Crime

Police crackdown on shoplifting in Crewe and Nantwich

Police crackdown on shoplifting in Crewe and Nantwich

Six more people have been charged or sentenced for shoplifting offences in Nantwich and Crewe as part of a police crackdown.

Officers from Crewe Local Policing Unit are working with businesses in the area to identify offenders and ensure they are held accountable for their actions.

September 10, 2024
Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

Woman jailed for death by dangerous driving in Wistaston

A woman who caused the death of a 61-year-old man in Wistaston by dangerous driving has been jailed for 50 months.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, 39, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Sept 4) after previously pleading guilty to causing death by dangerous driving.

September 4, 2024
Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers have been arrested amid reports of dangerous off-road bike riding in the Wistaston and Crewe area.

Police said an 18-year-old man was arrested yesterday.

August 31, 2024
Three men charged in connection with massive Crewe fire

Three men charged in connection with massive Crewe fire

Three men have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following an investigation into the huge fire which ripped through a building on Catherine Street in Crewe.

James Evans, 19, from Welles Street in Sandbach; Justin Evans, 18, from Catherine Street in Crewe; and Peter Lord, 19, of no fixed address were remanded into custody to appear at Crewe Magistrates on 16 August.

August 16, 2024
Three more arrests made over massive Crewe blaze

Three more arrests made over massive Crewe blaze

Police have arrested three more people on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the huge blaze in a disused building in Crewe.

Some families are still unable to return home in the Catherine Street area of Crewe because of the size and severity of the fire on Friday.

August 12, 2024
Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

Dogs in horror attack on 18 calves at Nantwich farm

A Nantwich farmer has spoken of his heartbreak after “loose” dogs savaged 18 of his calves in their pen.

Phil Latham made the horrific discovery on Friday night (August 9) at his farm in Chorley.

August 11, 2024
Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

Boy, 12, arrested on suspicion of arson after huge Crewe fire

A 12-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life following the huge fire which ripped through a building in Crewe.

The massive blaze has destroyed the former Printers building on Catherine Street, off Nantwich Road.

August 10, 2024
Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

Man charged with racial harassment after Nantwich incident

A man from Shavington has been charged with racially aggravated harassment following an incident in Nantwich, Cheshire Police said.

He is among four people who have been charged this week in relation to the national disorder and violence impacting all corners of the UK.

August 9, 2024
Rumours of riots led to “staggering” calls, says Cheshire Police chief

Rumours of riots led to “staggering” calls, says Cheshire Police chief

The Chief Constable of Cheshire Police said today rumours of riots around Cheshire lad to a “staggering” number of calls to their control room.

Mark Roberts spoke out after unverified social media speculation led to many people around the county anxious over planned protests as ongoing disorder has hit the UK.

August 8, 2024
Police hunt masked men who burgled Nantwich home

Police hunt masked men who burgled Nantwich home

Three masked men broke into a house in Nantwich and stole a quantity of cash.

Police said the offence happened at a house on Manor Road in Nantwich at around 10pm last night (August 5).

August 6, 2024
Police warning after burglars target Nantwich home

Police warning after burglars target Nantwich home

Police have warned householders to be wary after burglars targeted a home in Nantwich.

The break-in by two offenders in happened at a property in the Gerard Drive area of Nantwich.

August 2, 2024
Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

Probe into vandalised canal lock causing chaos in Audlem

An investigation into a vandalised canal lock in Audlem is continuing in what the Canal and River Trust labelled a “serious incident”.

It’s feared yobs vandalised the tail gates if lock 10 on the Shropshire Union Canal.

August 2, 2024
Former detective from Nantwich jailed and banned from town

Former detective from Nantwich jailed and banned from town

A former police detective found guilty of assaulting a woman has been jailed and banner from entering Nantwich for 10 years.

Paul Whitehurst was jailed at Chester Crown Court today for 18 weeks and given an indefinite restraining order which prevents him from contacting the victim.

July 29, 2024