Crime

Police appeal after dog kills sheep in Nantwich field

Police appeal after dog kills sheep in Nantwich field

Police are appealing for witness after the latest dog attack killed sheep in a field near Nantwich.

The incident happened in a field between Welshmen’s Lane and the Shropshire Union Canal in Nantwich.

January 15, 2025
More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

More than 1,750 people arrested in Cheshire in December operation

Cheshire Police arrested 1,752 people – including more than 220 in Crewe & Nantwich – in their Christmas crackdown on criminals.

Arrests were made for offences including assault, drink or drug driving, theft and criminal damage.

January 8, 2025
South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

A prolific sex offender from South Cheshire who was found with thousands of child abuse images on his devices has been jailed for 10 years.

Police found extreme abuse images and videos when they raided Daniel Tunney’s home in Crewe.

January 6, 2025
Appeal after car failed to stop after killing dog and injuring owner

Appeal after car failed to stop after killing dog and injuring owner

Police continue to appeal for help after a pet dog was killed and her owner injured by a vehicle which failed to stop at the scene.

Officers are keen to find witnesses and any footage of the incident which happened on Tuesday December 17.

December 27, 2024
Cheshire Police make 185 arrests for drink or drug driving

Cheshire Police make 185 arrests for drink or drug driving

Cheshire Police have issued a New Year warning to drivers after already making 185 arrests for drink or drug driving in December.

Police chiefs released the latest figures compiled between December 1 and December 27.

December 27, 2024
Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Pair charged with arson following fire in Nantwich

Two people have been charged with arson following a fire at an apartment block in Nantwich.

Daniel Wollaston, 31, and Charlotte Wollaston, 36, of Laurel Place, Henhull, were arrested on Saturday (December 14).

December 16, 2024
Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

Man, 31, arrested on suspicion of arson after Nantwich blaze

A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the apartment blaze in Nantwich earlier today.

As we reported earlier, families had to be evacuated as flames raged through the second storey apartment on Laurel Hill, off Reaseheath Way, at around 8.45am today.

December 14, 2024
New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

New Community Sergeant for Nantwich is familiar face

The new Community Sergeant for Nantwich is a familiar face to many as it sees the return of Matt Stonier.

Sgt Stonier (pictured with previous town mayor)was a PC in the town for many years before being deployed elsewhere by Cheshire Police a few years ago.

December 13, 2024
Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

Burglars steal £60,000 of goods in raid at Dagfields near Nantwich

A gang has made off with £60,000 worth of items in a raid on Dagfields antiques store near Nantwich.

Police are appealing for information and witnesses following the high value burglary at the popular outlet off Crewe Road in Walgherton.

December 12, 2024
Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police appeal after cat shot with air gun in Wybunbury

Police are trying to trace a thug who shot a pet cat with an airgun in Wybunbury.

Officers say the attack happened yesterday (December 9) in the area of Howbeck Crescent in Wybunbury.

December 10, 2024
Cllr Janet Clowes

Councillor appeals for help after Wybunbury home burgled

A Cheshire East councillor has appealed for help after her Wybunbury home was burgled in broad daylight.

Cllr Janet Clowes, leader of the Conservatives in Cheshire East, said their garage was burgled today (December 5) between 11.05am and 2pm.

December 5, 2024
Police appeal to trace wanted man from Nantwich

Police appeal to trace wanted man from Nantwich

Police in Nantwich are renewing appeals for help in tracing Alex Fitzpatrick, who is wanted in connection to assault offences.

Fitzpatrick, 28, from Nantwich, is described as white, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is of slim build and 5ft 8ins tall.

November 23, 2024
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