Crime

Woman guilty of murder after driving car at fiancé

Woman guilty of murder after driving car at fiancé

A 23-year-old woman has been found guilty of murdering her fiancé after deliberately driving her car at him near their home in Cheshire.

Alice Wood was convicted of the murder of 24-year-old Ryan Watson at Chester Crown Court today (January 2) following a three-week trial.

January 2, 2024
Eleven people arrested as more than 20 officers assaulted in Cheshire

Eleven people arrested as more than 20 officers assaulted in Cheshire

Eleven people have been arrested after more than 20 police officers were assaulted in various incidents across Cheshire over the Christmas period. A total of 23 police officers were assaulted in Cheshire while responding to emergencies between December 22-26. Six officers were assaulted while dealing with reports of a man who was damaging vehicles in the Neston area on December[Read More…]

December 28, 2023
Nantwich CCTV system undergoes digital upgrade

Nantwich CCTV system undergoes digital upgrade

The CCTV network across Nantwich town centre has undergone a wireless digital upgrade.

New cameras will provide enhanced higher resolution images and some have been re-positioned to capture a wider scene.

December 20, 2023
Three arrested in Nantwich and Crewe as police target drugs criminals

Three arrested in Nantwich and Crewe as police target drugs criminals

Three people have been arrested and drugs seized following a police crackdown on serious and organised crime in Nantwich and Crewe.

More than 30 officers from the Local Policing Unit (LPU) conducted several warrants at homes in Crewe and Nantwich earlier today (December 19) as part of Operation Doom.

December 19, 2023
Man jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe

Man jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe

A man has been jailed for 32 months for supplying drugs in Crewe.

Liam Williams (pictured), 27, of Furnival Street, Crewe, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court on December 5 for being concerned in the supply of cocaine.

December 12, 2023
RSPCA horror at dog abandoned and froze to death in Cheshire

RSPCA horror at dog abandoned and froze to death in Cheshire

WARNING: STORY CONTAINS DISTRESSING IMAGES
A dog is thought to have frozen to death after being abandoned and tied to a water trough in the Cheshire countryside.

RSPCA has today shared the heartbreaking images of the dog left to die.

December 8, 2023
170 arrests in week one of Cheshire Police Christmas operation

170 arrests in week one of Cheshire Police Christmas operation

More than 170 people have been arrested during the first weekend of Cheshire Police’s Christmas operation.

The crackdown – called “Make the right choice” – targets anti-social behaviour, violence against women and girls, domestic abuse and drink and drug driving.

December 5, 2023
CEC councillors urged to report threats to Police Commissioner

CEC councillors urged to report threats to Police Commissioner

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors being threatened and harassed on social media or in person are being urged to speak directly to Cheshire’s police commissioner if complaints to local officers aren’t being followed up.

Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer has said he will be speaking to the Chief Constable about the growing problem.

November 27, 2023
e-scooter - cheshire police image

Cheshire Police destroy more e-scooters amid Christmas warning to parents

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police have seized and destroyed six e-scooters ridden on public highways in Crewe – and warn they will do the same in all towns if parents buy them for children at Christmas.

Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer also urged residents to report their neighbours if they had the vehicles and were riding them illegally on public roads or pavements.

November 25, 2023
Police carry out “knife sweeps” in Nantwich as part of national operation

Police carry out “knife sweeps” in Nantwich as part of national operation

Officers have been searching areas in and around Nantwich as part of a week-long initiative to tackle knife crime and robbery.

Police conducted “knife sweeps” in the town’s parks, recreational areas and other sites in the Nantwich Beat area.

November 13, 2023
Man jailed for historic sexual offences against boys in South Cheshire

Man jailed for historic sexual offences against boys in South Cheshire

A man who was found guilty of 24 counts of sexual abuse against five teenage boys in Crewe has been jailed for 23 years.

Anthony Spelman, 57, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court today (November 10) for three counts of rape, two counts of indecency with a child and 19 counts of indecent assault.

November 10, 2023
Manned police helpdesk will NOT reopen in Nantwich, says chief

Manned police helpdesk will NOT reopen in Nantwich, says chief

The helpdesk at Nantwich Police Station on Beam Street will remain closed as it is no longer “viable”.

That was the message from Supt Claire Jesson when she spoke to Nantwich Town Council last night.

November 10, 2023
Cheshire Police Operation Apollo tops 100 years jail terms in first year

Cheshire Police Operation Apollo tops 100 years jail terms in first year

Cheshire Police’s Operation Apollo targeting the “county lines” drug trade has topped more than 100 years of jail terms in its first 12 months.

Drugs, cash, weapons, and luxury items have also been seized in the past year along with multiple arrests and convictions made since its launch, says the force.

November 9, 2023