Crime

Police seize illegal vehicles off Crewe and Nantwich streets

Police seize illegal vehicles off Crewe and Nantwich streets

Police have seized almost 400 illegal vehicles such as e-bikes off the streets of Cheshire, figures showed today.

Officers working under Operation Lawmaker seized a further 10 vehicles and arrested two people during the latest crackdown in Crewe and Nantwich.

November 25, 2025
Police release CCTV following Nantwich serious assault

Police release CCTV following Nantwich serious assault

Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to speak as they investigate a serious assault in a Nantwich pub.

The incident in the White Horse pub in Pillory Street left the 37-year-old victim with serious facial injuries.

November 24, 2025
Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

Cheshire police and crime panel quiz Commissioner over PCSO axe

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire’s police and crime panel has quizzed Commissioner Dan Price over plans which could see up to 60 PSCO roles axed across the county.

The constabulary launched an internal consultation this week to save £13 million over the next four years through reducing Police Community Support Officers and redistributing warranted police officers into neighbourhood policing teams.

November 23, 2025
Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

Concerns raised as Cheshire Police set to axe most of its PCSOs

A local MP has raised concerns over Cheshire Police plans to axe many of its PCSOs in a bid to save £13 million.

It has emerged that the force wants to cut the number of Police Community Support Officers down from 87 to just 27.

November 21, 2025
“Business as usual” for Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner

“Business as usual” for Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner

The Cheshire Police Crime Commissioner said today it was “business as usual” despite an announcement that all Crime Commissioners will be scrapped from 2028.

The Government revealed the plan yesterday which is says was a “failed experiment” and would save £100 million.

November 14, 2025
Shavington man, 39, charged with drugs offences

Shavington man, 39, charged with drugs offences

A man from Shavington has been charged with a number of drugs offences.

Lee James was arrested on Thursday November 6th in the Woodnoth Drive area of Shavington.

November 10, 2025
Parked vehicles vandalised along busy road in Nantwich

Parked vehicles vandalised along busy road in Nantwich

Police are probing a series of vandal attacks on parked vehicles along London Road in Nantwich on Bonfire Night (November 5th).

One car owner said his vehicle was “keyed” and it has caused up to £1,000 in damage requiring a respray.

November 7, 2025
Nantwich Police warning over gang of burglars targeting homes

Nantwich Police warning over gang of burglars targeting homes

Nantwich Police have issued a warning to householders amid a series of break ins and thefts from vehicles believed to be carried out by the same gang.

Sgt Matt Stonier said there has been a rise in the number of shed break ins, burglaries and other similar offences at properties and facilities like bowling greens.

November 7, 2025
Peppa is Cheshire Police’s newest canine crime fighter

Peppa is Cheshire Police’s newest canine crime fighter

Sprocker Spaniel Peppa is set to start her training to become Cheshire Police’s newest canine crime-fighter.

Police dogs regularly help their human colleagues and Peppa is the latest recruit to be put through her paces.

October 31, 2025
Stapeley man arrested after police vehicle check

Stapeley man arrested after police vehicle check

A man from Stapeley in Nantwich has been arrested for suspected drug driving and possession after a vehicle check by police.

The arrest was made on Queens Drive in Nantwich at around 10.15pm last night (October 24th).

October 25, 2025
Police make series of weekend arrests across Nantwich and Crewe

Police make series of weekend arrests across Nantwich and Crewe

Police made a series of arrests across Nantwich and Crewe during a busy weekend, say officers.

A number of incidents happened including a man arrested in Nantwich possession of a knife, a woman allegedly stealing a car in Shavington and a teenager arrested for attacking a woman in Nantwich town centre.

October 20, 2025
Wistaston man, 20, charged following police pursuit

Wistaston man, 20, charged following police pursuit

A 20-year-old man from Wistaston has been charged following a police car pursuit in South Cheshire.

Officers stopped a Seat Ibiza on Cross Lane in Sandbach following a pursuit which began in Congleton at around 11.50pm Tuesday (October 14th).

October 16, 2025
Nantwich man jailed for 21 years for raping and abusing girl

Nantwich man jailed for 21 years for raping and abusing girl

A child rapist from Nantwich has been jailed for 21 years for subjecting a young girl to years of sexual abuse in Warrington.

Graham Jones, previously known as Graham Peacock, of Clonners Field, in Stapeley, appeared at Liverpool Crown Court where he was handed the custodial sentence.

October 15, 2025