Crime

Four arrested over death of Audlem man as family pays tribute

Four arrested over death of Audlem man as family pays tribute

The family of an Audlem man who died after a late night incident outside a pub, have paid tribute to him.

Relatives of tragic Adam Lovatt spoke out as police confirmed four people have been arrested in connection with the incident.

May 29, 2018
Man, 45, found with serious injuries outside Audlem pub has died, police say

Man, 45, found with serious injuries outside Audlem pub has died, police say

A 45-year-old man who was found with serious injuries outside an Audlem pub has died, Nantwich Police have confirmed.

The cause of death is still unknown, however police are treating the death as suspicious.

May 25, 2018
Man, 45, found outside Audlem pub with serious injuries

Man, 45, found outside Audlem pub with serious injuries

A man has been found outside an Audlem pub with serious injuries.

The 45-year-old is in hospital in a critical condition, says Cheshire Police.

May 25, 2018
Burglars broke in to Nantwich home and stole car while owner slept

Burglars broke in to Nantwich home and stole car while owner slept

Burglars broke in to a house in Nantwich while the owner was asleep and stole the family car, police have said.

Detectives are appealing for witnesses after the break-in on on Jackson Avenue, Nantwich.

May 22, 2018
Vandals damage Nantwich Showground equipment after break in

Vandals damage Nantwich Showground equipment after break in

Vandals damaged Nantwich Showground equipment after breaking into a storage area at Dorfold Park.

Nantwich Show organisers found the damage when they visited the site earlier today (Sunday May 20).

May 20, 2018
Homeless South Cheshire man jailed for “distressing” anti-social behaviour

Homeless South Cheshire man jailed for “distressing” anti-social behaviour

A South Cheshire homeless man who breached a Criminal Behaviour Order a day after it was imposed on him, has been jailed.

Kevin Holleran (pictured), 49, was given the order on Friday after committing a series of anti-social behaviour offences in Crewe town centre.

May 16, 2018
Drone to help tackle crime and incidents in South Cheshire

Drone to help tackle crime and incidents in South Cheshire

A new state-of-the-art drone will be used to help police and fire crews tackle crime and incidents in Crewe and Nantwich.

The drone – also known as an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) – will be used during a six month trial to assess its capabilities and inform future plans.

May 15, 2018
Police warning over South Cheshire catalytic converter thefts

Police warning over South Cheshire catalytic converter thefts

Detectives are urging residents to remain vigilant amid a rise in catalytic converter thefts across South Cheshire.

Officers have received four separate reports of thefts involving catalytic converters in the Crewe and Middlewich areas.

May 3, 2018
Cheshire Chief Constable Darren Martland

Crime in Cheshire rises by 36% in 12 months, latest figures show

Recorded crime in Cheshire has spiralled by more than 36% in just 12 months, official figures show today.

The Office of National Statistics shows the county saw a 36.4% increase in overall recorded crime between December 2016 and December 2017.

April 26, 2018
Man who stabbed victim in South Cheshire house jailed for 10 years

Man who stabbed victim in South Cheshire house jailed for 10 years

A man who stabbed his victim at a house in Crewe causing him to nearly bleed to death, has been jailed for 10 and a half years.

Jay Maughan (pictured), 37, pleaded guilty to wounding with intent and was sentenced at Chester Crown Court.

April 17, 2018
Body cameras for Cheshire Police officers worth £787,000 costs, says councillor

Body cameras for Cheshire Police officers worth £787,000 costs, says councillor

By Stephen Topping
A former police officer who worked in the force’s complaints department believes the roll-out of body-worn cameras for Cheshire’s officers is money well spent.

The office of David Keane, Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner, has revealed that it will cost £787,000 to allow all front-line officers to have access to the equipment.

April 17, 2018
Woman stole £43,000 from sick mum in Audlem nursing home, court told

Woman stole £43,000 from sick mum in Audlem nursing home, court told

A South Cheshire woman has admitted stealing £43,000 from her own mentally ill mother who was living in an Audlem care home.

Cassie Stubbs, of Smallman Road, Crewe, pleaded guilty at Chester Crown Court yesterday (March 28) to theft from Rosita Stubbs and was given a suspended jail term.

March 29, 2018
Police warn of bogus caller targeting Nantwich households

Police warn of bogus caller targeting Nantwich households

A bogus caller asking to do building or roof repairs is targeting Nantwich households, police have warned.

Officers are urging residents to check on elderly neighbours and make them aware of the alert.

March 28, 2018