Crime

100 arrested for drink/drug driving in Cheshire in two weeks

100 arrested for drink/drug driving in Cheshire in two weeks

Cheshire Police has arrested 100 people for drink/drug driving in the first two weeks of its Christmas drink/drug drive crackdown.

The month-long operation, which began on December 1, sees officers out on the county’s roads targeting motorists who choose to get behind the wheel after having an alcoholic drink or taking drugs.

December 19, 2019
Audlem landlord heartbroken over teenage son’s tragic death

Audlem landlord heartbroken over teenage son’s tragic death

A heartbroken Audlem pub landlord has paid tribute to his teenage son found dead on a lane in a Cheshire village.

Adam Rodda’s son Alex, 15, was found in the village of Ashley on Friday morning (December 13). A man has been charged with his murder.

December 15, 2019
Man groomed girl, 15, in Crewe and Nantwich is jailed

Man groomed girl, 15, in Crewe and Nantwich is jailed

A man who groomed a 15-year-old girl and had sex with her 10 times in Crewe and Nantwich, has been sentenced to six years in prison

November 29, 2019
Police arrest man in hunt for suspect exposing himself in Queens Park

Police arrest man in hunt for suspect exposing himself in Queens Park

A man from Crewe has been arrested on suspicion of indecent exposure in connection with incidents in the Queens Park area.

He has been released on conditional bail pending further inquiries.

November 25, 2019
Burglars steal copper piping haul in raid on Calveley business

Burglars steal copper piping haul in raid on Calveley business

Burglars raided a business property under construction in Calveley near Nantwich and made off with a haul of copper piping.

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the incident at around 12.30am today (Friday 22 November).

November 22, 2019
UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with theft of charity boxes on Nantwich Road

UPDATE: Man arrested in connection with theft of charity boxes on Nantwich Road

A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of three burglary offences in connection with the theft of charity collection boxes on Nantwich Road in Crewe.

One of the offences was at Butters John Bee Estate Agents, another was at Eric Bailey Butchers on October 27, and a third at Princess Takeaway on October 26.

November 21, 2019
Wardle service station - pic by google street maps

Men raid Nantwich service station and steal ATM cash machine

Two men raided a Nantwich petrol station and escaped with an ATM cash machine, police say.

The men targeted the service station at Wardle on the A51 before heading off in a Land Rover-style vehicle towards Nantwich.

November 19, 2019
Girl is hit by the man

CCTV captures moment schoolgirl barged to ground by man in Nantwich

Police say there will be no further action against a man allegedly seen knocking a schoolgirl to the ground in the street in Nantwich.

A video circulating on social media has been seen by thousands showing the incident.

November 18, 2019
WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES – Man guilty of stabbing dog and leaving her to drown in Nantwich canal

WARNING DISTRESSING IMAGES – Man guilty of stabbing dog and leaving her to drown in Nantwich canal

A man has been banned from keeping animals for 10 years after he stabbed his poorly dog twice and chained a heavy weight around her body and left her drowning in a canal in Nantwich.

Brendan Murphy, 52, who lives on a barge on the Shropshire Union Canal, was found guilty of three animal welfare offences when he appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court.

November 18, 2019
Police warning over man exposing himself in Queens Park

Police warning over man exposing himself in Queens Park

Police are hunting a  man who has been exposing himself to people in Queens Park area of Crewe.

Officers are advising residents to be vigilant following reports of the suspicious activity in Queens Park and the Victoria Avenue area.

November 15, 2019
Police reassure residents as Nantwich shooting probe continues

Police reassure residents as Nantwich shooting probe continues

Police have moved to reassure residents living in fear after a shooting incident in Nantwich.

Town councillors said residents living in the Arnold Street area of the town have voiced concerns over the shooting on October 3.

November 11, 2019
Third arrest made in serious assault incident in Nantwich house

Third arrest made in serious assault incident in Nantwich house

Police have made a third arrest in connection with an assault in Nantwich which left the victim with serious head injuries.

A 26-year-old man from St Helens has now been arrested and he has been released on conditional bail, Cheshire Police confirmed today.

November 8, 2019