Crime

Man, 20, arrested over serious assault in Nantwich

Man, 20, arrested over serious assault in Nantwich

A 20-year-old local man has been arrested in relation to a serious assault in Nantwich, Cheshire Police have confirmed.

He was arrested on Sunday (April 30) on suspicion of section 18 assault – grievous bodily harm with intent.

May 2, 2023
Vandals damage replica pillory in Nantwich town centre

Vandals damage replica pillory in Nantwich town centre

Young vandals have smashed up Nantwich town centre’s replica “pillory” just off Pillory Street today (May 1).

Furious Nantwich Town Cllr Stuart Bostock said the incident was just another example of “anti-social behaviour blighting our town”.

May 1, 2023
Thieves swipe chandelier from Nantwich charity shop

Thieves swipe chandelier from Nantwich charity shop

Thieves have swiped a large crystal chandelier from a charity shop in Nantwich.

The incident happened at the Age UK shop on Swine Market yesterday afternoon (April 27).

April 28, 2023
CCTV appeal by police over Nantwich attack

CCTV appeal by police over Nantwich attack

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Nantwich have released an image of a man they are looking to speak to.

Officers on patrol in Nantwich were made aware that a man had been assaulted near a nightclub on Welsh Row.

April 28, 2023
Town square bike yobs are being hunted, say Nantwich police

Town square bike yobs are being hunted, say Nantwich police

Police say they are on the hunt for young yobs who have terrorised families on Nantwich town square over the past few weeks.

But officers say they need more people to lodge official reports to provide more evidence.

April 20, 2023
Two men guilty of raping woman they picked up in Nantwich takeaway

Two men guilty of raping woman they picked up in Nantwich takeaway

Two men who picked up a woman at a late night Nantwich takeaway have been convicted of raping her at a home in Winsford.

One of the men even filmed the other carrying out the rape – footage that detectives found which helped to convict the offenders.
One of the men even filmed the other carrying out the rape – footage that detectives found which helped to convict the offenders.

April 14, 2023
Teenagers arrested after car crashes and overturns in Willaston

Teenagers arrested after car crashes and overturns in Willaston

Two teenage boys have been arrested after a car crashed and flipped over while speeding through Willaston.

Police confirmed the force’s helicopter was called out to trace the car’s occupants who ran from the scene after the crash in the early hours today (April 12).

April 12, 2023
Nantwich Museum fundraising money stolen

Nantwich Museum fundraising money stolen

Money from a fund-raising event at Nantwich Museum has been stolen, venue bosses said.

The event was held yesterday (March 31), but the money was swiped at around 1.15pm.

April 1, 2023
Prolific fraudster jailed in seven-year case which started with Nantwich victim

Prolific fraudster jailed in seven-year case which started with Nantwich victim

A prolific fraudster whose victims included a man from Nantwich, has been jailed after spending nearly seven years on the run.

Martin Jack, who was jailed yesterday for six years and six months, began his crime spree in 2015 when police first received a complaint from a Nantwich resident.

March 30, 2023
Police officer sacked for gross misconduct in Nantwich incidents

Police officer sacked for gross misconduct in Nantwich incidents

A Cheshire Police officer was sacked for gross misconduct over complaints he touched female colleagues’ bottoms and made inappropriate remarks on nights out.

PC James Sarson was dismissed after “inappropriate sexualised and disorderly behaviour” towards a number of female colleagues in the force in 2021.

March 29, 2023
Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

Cyber Helpline charity expands to help Cheshire victims

A charity supporting victims of cyber crime in Cheshire has had an extra post funded by the Police & Crime Commissioner.

The Cyber Helpline, launched five years ago, supports victims of online crime by connecting them to volunteer IT and cyber security experts.

March 22, 2023
Man banned from Crewe town centre following Criminal Behaviour Order

Man banned from Crewe town centre following Criminal Behaviour Order

A man has been banned from Crewe town centre for the next three years following the issuing of a Criminal Behaviour Order.

Julian Stockton, of Hungerford Road, Crewe, was handed the order at Crewe Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday March 8

March 13, 2023
Nantwich pensioner, 77, jailed for historic sexual abuse

Nantwich pensioner, 77, jailed for historic sexual abuse

A pensioner from Nantwich who sexually abused a young boy in the 1970s has been jailed thanks to the bravery and courage of his victim.

Dennis Lumborg pled guilty to five counts of indecent assault and one count of indecency with a child following his appearance at Chester Crown Court last Friday (March 3).

March 10, 2023