Crime

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
Town councillors question funding of CCTV in Nantwich

Town councillors question funding of CCTV in Nantwich

Town councillors have questioned whether they should be paying for CCTV in Nantwich after receiving little information on outcomes and results.

The council spends more than £25,000 each year on ensuring its network of 14 CCTV cameras are monitored 24/7 from a control centre in Macclesfield.

July 9, 2021
Eight arrested in Crewe in police operation on organised crime

Eight arrested in Crewe in police operation on organised crime

Eight people have been arrested in Crewe as part of a cross border operation targeting people involved in organised crime.

Cheshire officers teamed up with Merseyside Police and British Transport Police (BTP) as part of an ongoing “county lines drug dealing” crackdown.

July 6, 2021
More than 1,700 animal cruelty cases in Cheshire in five years

More than 1,700 animal cruelty cases in Cheshire in five years

There have been 1,715 incidents of “intentional harm to animals” in Cheshire over past five years, latest RSPCA figures show.

The stats were released as the charity launches its new “Cancel Out Cruelty” campaign.

July 5, 2021
Police hunt burglars after jewellery shop raid in Nantwich

Police hunt burglars after jewellery shop raid in Nantwich

Police are hunting burglars who broke into a jewellery store in Nantwich and stole items.

The raid happened at Hollins and Hollinshead on Beam Street in Nantwich sometime between 5pm on Saturday (June 26) and 9am Monday (June 28).

June 30, 2021
Cheshire victims service commended for work during pandemic

Cheshire victims service commended for work during pandemic

A support service for crime victims during the Coronavirus pandemic has been commended by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.

Cheshire CARES (Cope and Recovery Enhanced Service) is the county’s victims support service which offers support to all victims of crime in Cheshire.

June 29, 2021
Man, 21, attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Nantwich

Man, 21, attacked and robbed at knifepoint in Nantwich

A man was held at knifepoint and attacked in Nantwich in an attempted robbery, police say.

The attack happened as the 21-year-old victim was walking along Middlewich Road towards Alvaston Hall Hotel.

June 25, 2021
Barony Sports complex in Nantwich

Police seek victim after arrest over Barony Park assault

Police have arrested a teenager amid reports that a woman was assaulted on Barony Park.

Now officers have appealed for help to trace the victim, believed to be in her 30s, who had fled the scene.

June 25, 2021
Nantwich man accused of inciting sexual activity with child

Nantwich man accused of inciting sexual activity with child

A Nantwich man has been arrested on suspicion of inciting sexual activity with a girl.

Cheshire Police confirm they arrested a 26-year-old man at a house on St Mary’s Road, in Nantwich.

June 21, 2021