Crime

“Despicable” thieves swipe loved Minion Kevin from Nantwich garden

“Despicable” thieves swipe loved Minion Kevin from Nantwich garden

Despicable thieves have swiped a popular module of a Minion from a Nantwich family’s front garden.

Rob Cooper made “Kevin” the flower planter about four years ago from an old scrap gas bottle.

September 6, 2021
CEC welcomes £647k grant to adhere to new Domestic Abuse Act

CEC welcomes £647k grant to adhere to new Domestic Abuse Act

Cheshire East Council and its partners have been awarded a grant of £647,000 to support the new Domestic Abuse Act which was signed into law in April.

The new act means councils must ensure victims and their children can access life-saving support in safe accommodation.

August 16, 2021
New directory launched to help Cheshire sexual violence victims

New directory launched to help Cheshire sexual violence victims

A new digital directory of services has been launched to help survivors of sexual violence in Cheshire find support.

It features a postcode search function which allows users to find local support services.

August 16, 2021
Police track anti-social youth gang plaguing Nantwich residents

Police track anti-social youth gang plaguing Nantwich residents

Police in Nantwich say they have traced a gang of youths aged 12-15 behind a spate of anti-social behaviour in the town.

It comes after residents say they have been plagued by problems caused by a gang of around 5 or 6 youths in the Barony Park area.

August 16, 2021
Carer from Crewe jailed for sexually assaulting patient at Cheshire care facility

Carer from Crewe jailed for sexually assaulting patient at Cheshire care facility

A Crewe man who was caught on camera sexually assaulting a patient at a care facility in Cheshire has been jailed.

Benjamin Poole, jailed for six years, was filmed by his victim who he assaulted while she was suffering from seizures.

August 12, 2021
Police chiefs vow to tackle youths plaguing Nantwich residents

Police chiefs vow to tackle youths plaguing Nantwich residents

Police chiefs say they are working to identify a gang of youths plaguing residents in parts of Nantwich over the past week.

People have complained about being threatened with violence, threats to property, subject to lewd behaviour, and vandalism.

August 11, 2021
Police teams carry out drugs raids at Nantwich properties

Police teams carry out drugs raids at Nantwich properties

Two houses in Nantwich were raided by police today (August 9) in the latest crackdown on suspected drugs use and supply in the town.

Police say drugs warrants were executed on properties in Davenport Avenue and Williamson Drive earlier today.

August 9, 2021
Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner targets road safety as “priority”

Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner targets road safety as “priority”

Cheshire’s Police Crime Commissioner says road safety is a priority after figures show more than 280 people were seriously injured on the county’s roads in 2020.

Twenty-nine people lost their lives in road accidents in the same year.

August 8, 2021
Police trace man over “sword” incident in Stapeley

Police trace man over “sword” incident in Stapeley

Police say they have traced a man allegedly seen wielding a sword on the Stapeley estate in Nantwich, which turned out to be a stick wrapped in black tape.

Armed police and helicopter swooped over Stapeley last night (August 4) as the drama unfolded.

August 5, 2021
Nantwich Bookshop thief steals tips and charity boxes

Nantwich Bookshop thief steals tips and charity boxes

A mindless yob smashed into the Nantwich Bookshop and stole tips left for hard-working staff.

Owners of the popular High Street outlet in the town centre arrived in the morning to find the front door window smashed apart.

August 5, 2021
Cheshire PCC calls for Government rethink on police pay

Cheshire PCC calls for Government rethink on police pay

Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has called on the Government to rethink a decision to freeze police officers pay.

Last week, the Government made the decision to freeze police officer pay for all of those whose salaries exceed £24,000 in 2021/22.

July 30, 2021
Detectives launch appeal after man, 44, stabbed in Crewe

Detectives launch appeal after man, 44, stabbed in Crewe

A 44-year-old man is in a critical condition after being stabbed at a house in Crewe, police say.

Detectives are appealing for information following the incident at a property on Walthall Street.

July 26, 2021
CCTV team working well with Nantwich, says Cheshire East

CCTV team working well with Nantwich, says Cheshire East

CCTV bosses have hit back at claims they have not provided enough information on the system’s effectiveness in Nantwich.

Town councillors questioned at a meeting last week whether they should be paying almost £25,000 a year for the monitoring of its 14 cameras.

July 12, 2021