Crime

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Police bosses pledge to target e-scooters “plague” in Nantwich

Police chiefs have pledged to target e-scooters “plaguing” the streets of Nantwich, town councillors were told.

Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said six e-scooters in the town had already been seized and issued a warning to parents not to buy the “illegal” machines for their kids.

September 15, 2023
Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an alleged assault on a woman at Nantwich Lake.

The incident happened over a month ago on Thursday August 10.

September 14, 2023
New spray kits in South Cheshire shops aim to catch thieves

New spray kits in South Cheshire shops aim to catch thieves

New spray kits have been handed out to shops and businesses across South Cheshire to deter thieves.

SelectaDNA Intruder Spray kits have been installed as part of Cheshire Police’s Operation Shield initiative.

September 13, 2023
Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace a driver who hit a pedestrian and drove off on London Road in Nantwich.

The 61-year-old victim is receiving treatment at Royal Stoke Hospital for a number of serious injuries.

September 11, 2023
Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police are probing an apparent hit and run incident which has left a man with serious head injuries.

The incident happened last night on London Road in Nantwich, close to the junction with Jackson Avenue.

September 9, 2023
Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police have warned vehicle owners after a lorry stolen from a property in Aston was found abandoned on a Nantwich car park.

The white Isuzu lorry was stolen while completing a morning delivery at an address in Aston on Tuesday (August 29).

September 1, 2023
Police hunt biker gang after attack on teenager at Nantwich Lake

Police hunt biker gang after attack on teenager at Nantwich Lake

An 18-year-old man was left in hospital after being attacked by a gang as he sat by Nantwich lake with his girlfriend.

Police are hunting the gang of six people who were wearing balaclavas and gloves and sped away from Shrewbridge Road location on scrambler bikes.

August 31, 2023
Cheshire Police target drink and drug driving in week-long operation

Cheshire Police target drink and drug driving in week-long operation

Cheshire Police are cracking down on motorists driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs as part of a week-long operation.

It’s part of the National Police Chiefs’ Council (NPCC) annual drink and drug drive operation, Op Limit.

August 24, 2023
Crime gang jailed for supplying class A drugs across Crewe

Crime gang jailed for supplying class A drugs across Crewe

An Organised Crime Group who supplied crack cocaine and heroin worth more than £114,000 in Crewe have been jailed for a combined total of more than 30 years.

Five members of the county lines supply network were sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

August 16, 2023
Cheshire Police issue 145 traffic reports in latest road crime crackdown

Cheshire Police issue 145 traffic reports in latest road crime crackdown

Cheshire Police issued 145 traffic reports and made two arrests after a campaign targeting drivers.

The Roads and Crime Unit (RCU) tackled HGV speeding and other offences as part of a 12-day operation focusing on the county’s roads.

August 7, 2023
One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

A man was arrested but others escaped after a dramatic high-speed police chase across South Cheshire and into Wales.

The incident began after reports of a burglary at a house on Langley Drive, Crewe, at around 11.30am yesterday (July 25).

July 26, 2023
Crime drops by 3.9% in Cheshire, latest figures show

Crime drops by 3.9% in Cheshire, latest figures show

Cheshire was one of just eight police forces across England and Wales to see a reduction in crime, latest figures show.

The Office for National Statistics showed a 3.9% reduction in overall crime in Cheshire in 2022-23 in contrast to the national average increase of 4.5%.

July 23, 2023
Scams awareness scheme expands across Cheshire East

Scams awareness scheme expands across Cheshire East

Age UK Cheshire East is expanding its Scams Awareness and Aftercare Project across Cheshire East borough.

The initiative aims to empower and protect older people from falling victim to scams while providing aftercare support.

July 21, 2023