Crime

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
Cheshire Police target waste crime, stolen caravans and machinery

Cheshire Police target waste crime, stolen caravans and machinery

Cheshire Police’s Rural Crime Team joined forces with other agencies to target criminals in a day-long operation in South Cheshire.

In one day, they stopped more than 70 vehicles and clocked around 38 offences in a crackdown on waste crime and theft of caravans and plant-machinery.

July 7, 2024
Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man jailed for attempted shop robbery

Wistaston man who attempted to rob a shop in Crewe has been jailed for more than three years.

Callum Gibbs, of Rope Lane, Wistaston, was sentenced to three years and nine months for the offence at Chester Crown Court.

June 29, 2024
Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

Woman guilty of causing death of man by dangerous driving

A woman has pleaded guilty to causing the death of a 61-year-old man by dangerous driving in Wistaston.

Oghenevwaire Shittu, of Ruskin Road, Crewe, entered the plea at Chester Crown Court on Tuesday (June 25).

June 28, 2024
Crewe man jailed for sex offences against girl

Crewe man jailed for sex offences against girl

A South Cheshire man who lied about his age online to groom a 15-year-old girl has been jailed.

Daniel Allcock (also known as Daniel Smith), from Crewe, has been sentenced to six years in prison, plus four years on extended licence.

June 28, 2024
Police officer from Nantwich guilty of assaults against woman

Police officer from Nantwich guilty of assaults against woman

former Detective Sergeant from Warwickshire Police has pleaded guilty to assaulting a woman in Nantwich.

Paul Whitehurst appeared at Chester Crown Court on Monday where he pleaded guilty to four counts of section 39 assault.

June 25, 2024
Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

Nantwich man arrested over sexual communications with child

A man has been arrested in Nantwich on suspicion of engaging in sexual communications with a child, police have confirmed.

Social media posts over the weekend reported that a man had been investigated by online groups over the alleged sexual activity.

June 24, 2024
Nantwich shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

Nantwich shoplifter jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order

A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Nantwich, Shavington and Crewe has been jailed after breaching his Criminal Behaviour Order.

Ian James McIntyre, of no fixed abode but of Crewe, appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court yesterday (June 13) where he was jailed for 18 weeks.

June 14, 2024