Crime

More than 250 arrests as Operation Roadster hits drink and drug drivers

More than 250 arrests as Operation Roadster hits drink and drug drivers

More than 160 drive drive arrests and more than 90 drug drive arrests were made by Cheshire Police during its Operation Roadster crackdown.

The force’s summer campaign saw officers carry out 1,074 roadside breath tests, with 163 arrests made.

July 24, 2016
Recorded crime in Cheshire falls, according to latest statistics

Recorded crime in Cheshire falls, according to latest statistics

Official crime statistics for Cheshire show a fall in overall recorded crime.

The figures for the year to March 31 from the Office of National Statistics, show an overall reduction in recorded crime of 2.2 per cent in Cheshire.

July 22, 2016
Nantwich town centre home targeted by burglars

Nantwich town centre home targeted by burglars

Nantwich police are warning residents to be wary after burglars targeted a town centre home.

It’s believed the property was broken into in the early hours yesterday (July 17).

July 18, 2016
Burglars spark mini crime-wave in Nantwich villages

Burglars spark mini crime-wave in Nantwich villages

Burglars have targeted rural properties around Nantwich in a week-long mini crime-wave.

Police in Nantwich are probing nine separate break-ins of outbuildings in villages in just six days.

July 8, 2016
Cheshire Police launch operation targeting rural drivers

Cheshire Police launch operation targeting rural drivers

Rogue drivers in rural areas of South Cheshire are being targeted by a new police campaign.

Cheshire Police have launched Operation Drive Safe after concerns raised by villagers.

July 6, 2016
German teacher reveals horror of abuse suffered in Nantwich pub

German teacher reveals horror of abuse suffered in Nantwich pub

A German woman has spoken of her horror after she was verbally abused in a Nantwich pub as she watched a Euro 2016 football match.

Mel McDevitt was with husband Patrick and friend Nicole Mőst, who was visiting from Germany, when the incident happened in The Vine Inn on Hospital Street.

July 5, 2016
Police manhunt after motorbike crashes into woman in Nantwich

Police manhunt after motorbike crashes into woman in Nantwich

A man who crashed a motorbike into a woman on a busy Nantwich street, is being hunted by police.

The 68-year-old woman was injured in the incident on Beam Street close to The Shakespeare pub.

July 4, 2016
Warning in Nantwich after youths target mobile phones

Warning in Nantwich after youths target mobile phones

Business owners in Nantwich have issued warnings after youths walked in to town centre stores and stole mobile phones.

At least two incidents have been reported in the last few days, which Cheshire Police are now probing.

June 29, 2016
Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

Gang of thieves steal cars from Wybunbury pub

A gang of thieves stole two expensive cars from a pub car park in Wybunbury near Nantwich.

Police say the crooks struck at the Red Lion pub on Main Road in the early hours today (June 19).

June 19, 2016
Nantwich man, 24, arrested on suspicion of town centre rape

Nantwich man, 24, arrested on suspicion of town centre rape

A Nantwich man has been arrested on suspicion of rape by officers investigating an alleged sex assault in the town centre.

The 24-year-old man is being held on suspicion of rape and is currently helping officers with their enquiries.

June 13, 2016
Police investigate alleged sexual assault in Nantwich town centre

Police investigate alleged sexual assault in Nantwich town centre

Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault in Nantwich town centre in the early hours of today (June 13).

A number of police cordons are in place around the town, including Mill Island, while officers investigate.

June 13, 2016
Police and agencies target Cheshire gangs who exploit workers

Police and agencies target Cheshire gangs who exploit workers

Police visited scores of businesses in a week-long campaign to root out gangs exploiting workers in South Cheshire.

Officers joined forces with other agencies to visit premises around the county.

June 7, 2016
Ten football fans from Crewe & Nantwich banned from Euro 2016

Ten football fans from Crewe & Nantwich banned from Euro 2016

Ten football fans in Crewe and Nantwich area are among 40 in Cheshire to be banned from the Euro 2016 tournament.

The 40 residents are currently subject to football banning orders for previous offences.

May 29, 2016