Crime

Hunt for two men after dogs stolen outside Nantwich shop

Hunt for two men after dogs stolen outside Nantwich shop

Police are hunting two men believed to have stolen these Labrador dogs from outside a shop in Nantwich.

Devastated owners Charlotte and Dale Robson have posted an appeal all over town and social media in a bid to get Denzel and Welly back.

March 28, 2021
Two arrested in drugs raid at Nantwich house

Two arrested in drugs raid at Nantwich house

Police say two people have been arrested after a drugs raid on a house in Nantwich.

Officers issued a drugs warrant at the property in the Edleston area at about 3.30pm today (March 27).

March 27, 2021
Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

Nantwich football abuse victim tells of suffering on BBC documentary

A football abuse victim from Nantwich has urged people to view a hard-hitting documentary about the biggest scandal to rock English football.

Gary Cliffe (pictured) was one of hundreds of young footballers across the UK who were victims of sexual abuse by paedophile coaches in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.

March 22, 2021
Teenager found guilty of hammer attack which blinded Nantwich man

Teenager found guilty of hammer attack which blinded Nantwich man

A teenager has been convicted of attempted murder after a man was left blind following a hammer attack in Nantwich.

The 17-year-old – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was today (March 18) found guilty of the vicious assault following a three-week trial at Chester Crown Court.

March 18, 2021
Police hunt men who targeted Nantwich schoolgirl by river

Police hunt men who targeted Nantwich schoolgirl by river

Police are investigating reports that a young teenage girl in Nantwich was approached by a gang of men who made “inappropriate comments” towards her.

The 14-year old girl was walking on the footpath next to the River Weaver, behind Manor Road North, when she was approached by three men.

March 18, 2021
Latest figures show level of violence and abuse towards women in Cheshire

Latest figures show level of violence and abuse towards women in Cheshire

By Ethan Davies, Federica Bedendo and Joanna Morris
Stalking offences against women in Cheshire are set to hit a record high, latest figures show.

And it comes as other statistics show the true picture of violence suffered by women in the county, with 13 killed by men in a three year period.

March 17, 2021
Cheshire man, 50, arrested in Michael Barrymore party murder case

Cheshire man, 50, arrested in Michael Barrymore party murder case

A Cheshire man, 50, has today been arrested in connection with the murder of Stuart Lubbock at a pool party at TV star Michael Barrymore’s house 20 years ago.

Detectives from Essex Police said they have arrested a 50-year-old man in connection with the indecent assault and murder of Stuart Lubbock (pictured).

March 17, 2021
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Cheshire sexual violence services prepare for BBC series “Football’s Darkest Secret”

Cheshire sexual violence services say they are ready to support victims whose memories are triggered by a BBC three-part series “Football’s Darkest Secret”.

The series is based on abuse suffered by young footballers which came to light when former Crewe Alexandra player Andy Woodward spoke out in 2016 about being abused by Barry Bennell while at the South Cheshire club.

March 17, 2021
New Cheshire Police Chief Constable set to be appointed

New Cheshire Police Chief Constable set to be appointed

Cheshire Police is set to appoint Mark Roberts as its new Chief Constable.

He is currently the Deputy Chief Constable of South Yorkshire Police and served with Cheshire Constabulary as Assistant Chief Constable from 2014-2017.

March 8, 2021
“Astonishing” rise in Cheshire drivers caught using mobile phones

“Astonishing” rise in Cheshire drivers caught using mobile phones

Police chiefs in Cheshire say they are “astonished” after an operation caught more than 300 motorists in one month using their mobile phone.

Officers issued 318 Traffic Offence Reports (TORs) to motorists for using their mobile phone behind the wheel in February – that’s a massive rise from 32 issued in February last year.

March 3, 2021
More than 20 people investigated over waste crime in Cheshire

More than 20 people investigated over waste crime in Cheshire

More than 20 people are being investigated following an operation to tackle waste crime in Cheshire.

Vehicles and companies believed to be involved in illegal disposal or management of waste were targeted.

February 24, 2021
Cheshire Police Commissioner vows to tackle rise in domestic abuse

Cheshire Police Commissioner vows to tackle rise in domestic abuse

Cheshire’s Police and crime commissioner has vowed to support victims of domestic abuse in the county after figures show cases have doubled since the start of the pandemic.

Statistics released by charity My CWA (Cheshire Without Abuse) revealed the number of victims it is supporting, including adults and children, has doubled from 200 pre-Covid to 400.

February 23, 2021
Nantwich woman among arrests made in County Lines drug crackdown

Nantwich woman among arrests made in County Lines drug crackdown

A Nantwich woman was among several people arrested by Cheshire Police during a week of action to tackle county lines drug dealing.

The 35-year-old woman was arrested by officers after a quantity of heroin was seized at an address in Alton Street in Crewe.

February 16, 2021