Crime

Speeding biker doing 134mph near Nantwich banned for two years

Speeding biker doing 134mph near Nantwich banned for two years

A motorcyclist caught speeding up to 134 mph on rural roads near Nantwich has been banned from driving for two years and given a suspended jail sentence.

Martyn Billings was riding his BMW S1000RR motorbike along the A534 at Bulkeley in convoy with another rider at the time.

November 18, 2024
Nantwich anti-social behaviour hotspot house closed down by police

Nantwich anti-social behaviour hotspot house closed down by police

Police in Nantwich have secured a closure order following reports of drug abuse, disorder and crime at a property in the town.

The property on Davenport Avenue has been shut down by officers following the securing of a closure order under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act 2014 from Crewe Magistrates’ Court on November 14.

November 15, 2024
Man charged following firearms incident in Nantwich

Man charged following firearms incident in Nantwich

A man has been charged following a firearms incident in Nantwich, police said.

A 31-year-old man who was arrested following the incident on Wednesday November 6.

November 11, 2024
Suspended Cheshire MP to appear in court on assault charge

Suspended Cheshire MP to appear in court on assault charge

Suspended Cheshire MP Mike Amesbury has been summonsed to court charged with assault.

Mr Amesbury, Labour MP for Runcorn and Helsby, has been summonsed to court to face the charge of section 39 assault.

November 7, 2024
Police appeal for help in tracing wanted Nantwich man

Police appeal for help in tracing wanted Nantwich man

Police are appealing for help in tracing a Nantwich man wanted for assaulting two women in Crewe.

Alex Fitzpatrick, 28, from Nantwich, is described as white, with blue eyes and brown hair.

October 24, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

Wistaston man jailed for abusing and controlling ex partner

A man from Wistaston has been jailed for eight years after he controlled and abused his former partner.

Timothy White, of Glaisdale Close, Wistaston, was sentenced when he appeared at Chester Crown Court yesterday (October 17).

October 18, 2024
Police release CCTV image following serious assault in Nantwich

Police release CCTV image following serious assault in Nantwich

Detectives have issued an image of a man they want to trace as they refresh their appeal in relation to a serious assault in Nantwich.

As part of the investigation, police have released this CCTV image of a man they want to speak to.

October 7, 2024
Audlem Fire Station broken into for second time

Audlem Fire Station broken into for second time

Police are probing a second break in at Audlem Fire Station.

It’s believed high value equipment used for emergencies was stolen from the building on Shropshire Street, on Tuesday.

October 4, 2024
Chair of Cheshire Police and Crime Panel quits in protest

Chair of Cheshire Police and Crime Panel quits in protest

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
The Cheshire Police and Crime Panel chairman has quit because he claims the new Commissioner has refused to directly answer questions submitted by members.

The job of the panel is to hold the Commissioner to account which it does through questions and scrutiny.

October 1, 2024
Man sped at 90mph before killing friend on way to Nantwich Jazz Festival

Man sped at 90mph before killing friend on way to Nantwich Jazz Festival

A man speeding at up to 90mph towards Nantwich Jazz Festival, crashed into a tree killing one friend and seriously injuring three others.

Finley Wood, 21, has been jailed for 10 years after admitting causing the crash on the A525 near Combermere.

September 20, 2024
Teenagers not connected to Jonty Evans death, say police

Teenagers not connected to Jonty Evans death, say police

Two teenagers arrested by detectives probing the death of Nantwich boy Jonty Evans say they are not connected with the incident.

The two 16-year-olds, from Crewe, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were initially arrested on September 5 on suspicion of section 47 assault.

September 13, 2024
Police probing Jonty Evans death issue second appeal for CCTV

Police probing Jonty Evans death issue second appeal for CCTV

Police investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have issued another appeal for further information and CCTV footage.

Jonty, 16, was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Nantwich area.

September 12, 2024
Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers have been arrested following the death of 16-year-old Jonty Evans in Nantwich.

The teenagers, from Crewe, were arrested on suspicion of section 47 assault (ABH).

September 11, 2024