Crime

Man in court over Joshua Spender road death

Man in court over Joshua Spender road death

A man from Market Drayton has appeared in court to face charges relating to a fatal collision in Crewe which led to the death of Joshua Spender.

Joshua, 23, was crossing the pedestrian crossing outside McDonalds in Macon Way when a van collided with him and failed to stop at the scene at 5.20pm on Friday 5 November

November 9, 2021
Cheshire Police video warning on imitation firearms

Cheshire Police video warning on imitation firearms

A new Cheshire Police video warns people of the dangers of carrying BB guns and imitation firearms following recent incidents in the county.

Police chiefs want to highlight how dangerous it is to carry an imitation firearm who may mistakenly think they are “just having a laugh”.

November 9, 2021
Joshua Spender

Police make arrest after death of young Crewe man

Police probing the death of a Crewe man after a collision with a van have made an arrest.

Joshua Spender (pictured) 23, was crossing the pedestrian crossing outside McDonalds in Macon Way when a vehicle collided with him.

November 7, 2021
Joshua Spender

Family tribute to 23-year-old killed in Crewe fail to stop collision

The family of a 23-year-old man who died in a collision in Crewe have paid tribute to him.

Joshua Spender, from Crewe, was the pedestrian hit by a white van. The driver failed to stop at the scene.

November 6, 2021
Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Man, 43, charged with murder after Audlem death

Detectives investigating the death of a 54-year-old have charged a man with murder.

Andrew Guy was found dead at an address in Buerton on Sunday 17 October.

November 2, 2021
Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

Cheshire Crime Commissioner unveils new plan to fight crime

By Mark Smith, local democracy reporter
A crackdown on county lines gangs and improving confidence in policing were among the priorities unveiled in the Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Plan.

Conservative John Dwyer officially presented the plan alongside the force’s Chief Constable Mark Roberts today (November 1).

November 1, 2021
Murder investigation launched after death of man in Audlem

Murder investigation launched after death of man in Audlem

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after death of man in Audlem following a suspected assault on October 16. Police say two people have been arrested.

October 30, 2021
Stacey Dooley in Cheshire for new BBC “stalking” documentary

Stacey Dooley in Cheshire for new BBC “stalking” documentary

TV presenter Stacey Dooley has been in Cheshire to highlight police work as part of a new documentary on stalking.

It comes as new figures show there were 2,659 stalking offences recorded during 2020/2021, a massive increase from 913 in 2019/2020.

October 28, 2021
Wybunbury man found guilty of manslaughter of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt

Wybunbury man found guilty of manslaughter of Audlem dad Adam Lovatt

A man has been found guilty of the manslaughter of Audlem businessman Adam Lovatt following a retrial.

Samuel Thorpe, 26, of Annions Lane, Wybunbury, was found guilty today at Liverpool Crown Court after a 10-day trial.

October 22, 2021
Tighter security for Cheshire East Council following death of MP

Tighter security for Cheshire East Council following death of MP

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Security was tightened at Cheshire East Council’s first meeting since the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess.

Guards were outside the door throughout the meeting on Wednesday and all bags were checked before anyone was allowed inside the hall at Macclesfield Leisure Centre.

October 22, 2021
Police probe report of sexual assault on car park off Welsh Row

Police probe report of sexual assault on car park off Welsh Row

Detectives are investigating reports that a woman was sexually assaulted near Welsh Row.

Officers received a report of an 18-year-old woman having been sexually assaulted by an unknown man.

October 21, 2021
Man charged with commercial burglaries in Nantwich and Alsager

Man charged with commercial burglaries in Nantwich and Alsager

Detectives investigating two burglaries at commercial premises in South Cheshire have charged a man in relation to the incidents.

Michael Williams, of Masefield Mews, Wolverhampton, was arrested on Saturday October 9.

October 12, 2021
Commissioner and Chief Constable hail funding for “safer streets”

Commissioner and Chief Constable hail funding for “safer streets”

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire John Dwyer and Chief Constable Mark Roberts, have welcomed a £1.1 million Government “Safer Streets Fund” handout.

It’s the joint-highest award in the country and is part of the third round of the Safer Streets Fund.

October 12, 2021