Crime

Pensioner suffers horror injuries in brutal street assault in Crewe

Pensioner suffers horror injuries in brutal street assault in Crewe

A pensioner was assaulted in a Crewe street and found with horror injuries including dislocated shoulders and a broken neck, police said.

The incident happened on Gresty Road last night (November 5) around 11.45pm.

November 6, 2022
Police hunt man who glued Crewe & Nantwich MP’s door lock

Police hunt man who glued Crewe & Nantwich MP’s door lock

Police hunting a man who glued the lock of Crewe & Nantwich MP Kieran Mullan’s constituency office have released a CCTV image.

They say they want to speak to this man in relation to criminal damage, which also included stickers being put on the door of the Conservative Constituency Office in Eddleston Road, Crewe.

November 1, 2022
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Cheshire Police expands domestic abuse support team

Cheshire Police have recruited three more Domestic Violence Advocates (DVAs) in its fight against domestic abuse.

DVAs provide specialist support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse across Cheshire.

November 1, 2022
Police appeal for witnesses to Wistaston burglary

Police appeal for witnesses to Wistaston burglary

Police are appealing for witnesses to a house burglary in Wistaston

The incident happened at around 8.15pm on Sunday (October 16) when offenders broke into an address in Charlcote Crescent and stole jewellery.

October 20, 2022
Cheshire Police make 38 arrests in massive County Lines drugs trade crackdown

Cheshire Police make 38 arrests in massive County Lines drugs trade crackdown

Dozens of suspected criminals linked to County Lines drug dealing have been arrested in a police operation across Cheshire.

Officers arrested 38 people mostly on suspicion of drug offences as well as some for possession of a knife and driving offences.

October 13, 2022
Councillor airs concerns to police over Nantwich drugs scene

Councillor airs concerns to police over Nantwich drugs scene

A Nantwich councillor told a police inspector that illegal drug activity in the town is “getting worse”.

Cllr Stuart Bostock said there were obvious areas where people gathered to deal or buy drugs around Nantwich.

October 7, 2022
Three men in Crewe arrested in connection with county lines drug offences

Three men in Crewe arrested in connection with county lines drug offences

Three men have been arrested by detectives in Crewe on suspicion of drug offences.

The men, aged 27, 29 and 44, were seen acting suspiciously in an alleyway on Flag Lane at around 3.30pm on Thursday (October 6).

October 7, 2022
Women’s safety charity appeals for Street Angels to join campaign

Women’s safety charity appeals for Street Angels to join campaign

A South Cheshire charity on a mission to make society safer for women is stepping up its campaign as nights draw in and the party season approaches.

The Alpha Omega Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Foundation has announced plans to launch South Cheshire Street Angels.

September 27, 2022
Inspectors slam Cheshire East Safeguarding Children Partnership for ‘failings’, ‘shortcomings’ and ‘weaknesses’

Inspectors slam Cheshire East Safeguarding Children Partnership for ‘failings’, ‘shortcomings’ and ‘weaknesses’

Inspectors have released a damning report into failings by Cheshire East Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.

The report points to a series of “failings”, “shortcomings” and “weaknesses” in its role in protecting children from criminal exploitation.

September 26, 2022
Cheshire Crime Commissioner funds defibrillators for police vehicles

Cheshire Crime Commissioner funds defibrillators for police vehicles

Two Cheshire Police officers have secured life-saving defibrillators to be kept in their policing vehicle.

The machines were bought via the Police Innovation Fund launched by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.

September 14, 2022
Applications reopen for Cheshire PCC Community Action Fund

Applications reopen for Cheshire PCC Community Action Fund

Community groups in Nantwich can apply for a slice of £100,000 available under Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer’s Community Action Fund.

The money is aimed at projects across Cheshire that help prevent and tackle crime and anti-social behaviour.

September 8, 2022
RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA Stapeley warning after swan shot dead on River Weaver

RSPCA bosses in Nantwich are urging people to be on their guard after a swan was shot and killed on the River Weaver near Winsford.

The adult female bird was spotted on the river and taken to Stapele Grange wildlife centre where x-rays (pictured) confirmed she had been shot in the head by an air rifle.

September 5, 2022
Average speed cameras to be trialled in Cheshire, says PCC

Average speed cameras to be trialled in Cheshire, says PCC

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Average speed cameras are to be trialled in parts of Cheshire with a view to parish councils possibly funding them in future to crackdown on speeders.

Three trial sites will be set up across the county in the next few weeks – and in Cheshire East the cameras will be located in Plumley.

September 5, 2022