Crime

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
Shavington hoaxer sentenced to 12 months for arson

Shavington hoaxer sentenced to 12 months for arson

A 31-year-old woman from Shavington who made over 160 hoax calls to police and set fire to a flat in Crewe has been jailed.

Polly Swindail, of Sable Road, Shavington, appeared at Chester Crown Court today (Friday 26 July) where she was sentenced to 12 months in prison.

July 26, 2024
27 XL bullies put down by Cheshire Police in last year

27 XL bullies put down by Cheshire Police in last year

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Twenty-seven XL bullies have been euthanised in Cheshire despite police saying there have been no attacks involving them in the county in the past 12 months.

The information was revealed during a meeting of the county’s police and crime panel.

July 23, 2024
Cheshire Police bid to employ more constables and detectives

Cheshire Police bid to employ more constables and detectives

Cheshire Police has launched a recruitment drive for more police constables and detectives to join the Force.

The application window opened yesterday (July 22) for both the Police Constable Entry Programme and Detective Constable Entry Programme.

July 23, 2024
Police appeal as brick thrown by youths from A500 bridge hits van

Police appeal as brick thrown by youths from A500 bridge hits van

A driver has warned others using the A500 after teenagers were seen throwing a brick from a footbridge over the dual carriageway near Nantwich.

One driver diverted off the A500 to pursue the youths and caught up with them before calling police.

July 19, 2024
Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Dramatic police chase with motorcyclists ends near Nantwich

Two motorcyclists who led police on pursuits across Cheshire have been arrested after one of them ended near Nantwich.

The drama began on the M56 and involved officers from Cheshire Police Motorcycle Unit, roads and crime unit vehicles and the police helicopter.

July 18, 2024
Nantwich police step up fight against electric bike yobs

Nantwich police step up fight against electric bike yobs

Nantwich Police say they are stepping up their fight to crackdown on anti-social youths using electric bikes.

Residents have reported a number of incidents of youths causing problems on the high-powered bikes in and around the town centre.

July 12, 2024