Crime

Police tracing Nantwich man in robbery and assault probe

Police tracing Nantwich man in robbery and assault probe

Police are trying to trace a man from Nantwich in connection with a robbery and serious assault in Crewe.

Patrick Joesph O’Connor was last known to live at an address in King Place, Nantwich.

November 5, 2014
Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

Nantwich benefits cheat fined after falsely claiming almost £20,000

A Nantwich man fraudulently claimed almost £20,000 benefits, despite having tens of thousands of pounds stashed away in bank accounts.

But Patrick Bird was caught and prosecuted by Cheshire East Council after receiving a total of £19,885.79.

October 23, 2014
Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Police chiefs in Cheshire launch “engagement” events across county

Cheshire Police chiefs are to launch “engagement” events to hear what the public think of them – starting with Crewe and Nantwich residents.

Cheshire Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer are inviting members of the public to tell them what they want from the police at the new “Working Together′ events.

October 21, 2014
Man arrested and drugs seized in Nantwich police raid

Man arrested and drugs seized in Nantwich police raid

A Nantwich man was arrested in a dawn raid on suspected drug dealers in the town.

Cash and a quantity of drugs were recovered from an address in the town. One man was arrested and questioned.

October 13, 2014
Crime Commissioner “disappointed” at Cheshire East missing child sexual exploitation “summit”

Crime Commissioner “disappointed” at Cheshire East missing child sexual exploitation “summit”

Cheshire’s Police Crime Commissioner has taken a swipe at Cheshire East Council’s leader for missing a key “summit” on tackling child sexual exploitation.

Crime Commissioner John Dwyer said it was “disappointing” that Cllr Michael Jones had not attended the meeting.

October 9, 2014
Man, 26, arrested after serious assault outside Nantwich takeaway

Man, 26, arrested after serious assault outside Nantwich takeaway

A 26-year-old man has been arrested and released on police bail in connection with a serious assault in Nantwich.

The attack is believed to have occurred outside the Pizza Parlour takeaway in the Swine Market area of Nantwich.

October 6, 2014
Police copter joins hunt for Willaston burglars in Nantwich

Police copter joins hunt for Willaston burglars in Nantwich

Residents in Nantwich were warned today after burglars were caught trying to break into a house.

Suspects were seen trying to force their way in through patio doors of a property on Cheerbrook Road in Willaston, Nantwich.

September 30, 2014
FSA slammed as Nantwich Red Lion horse abattoir charges dropped

FSA slammed as Nantwich Red Lion horse abattoir charges dropped

Five people charged in connection with the Red Lion horse abattoir in Nantwich are to escape prosecution.

The Food Standards Agency is to drop charges of alleged horse passport irregularities at the abattoir in Sound, near Wrenbury.

September 29, 2014
Fire chiefs probe vehicle arson attacks in Crewe street

Fire chiefs probe vehicle arson attacks in Crewe street

Two cars and a minibus have been burnt out after an arson attack in Crewe.

Firefighters were called to Hawthorn Grove where the vehicles were well alight.

September 25, 2014
Two Nantwich teenage boys charged with bike and shop thefts

Two Nantwich teenage boys charged with bike and shop thefts

Two teenage boys from Nantwich have been arrested and charged with a series of thefts and break ins.

The youths, aged 16 and 17, were arrested in connection with a number of thefts of bikes from sheds at Nantwich homes.

September 21, 2014
New contact point fitted at Nantwich police station

New contact point fitted at Nantwich police station

A new police contact point has opened at Nantwich Police Station on Beam Street.

The contact point will provide members of the public a 24/7 access to frontline help desk and control room staff.

September 20, 2014
Almost 60 Nantwich drink drivers arrested in 2014, new figures show

Almost 60 Nantwich drink drivers arrested in 2014, new figures show

Almost 60 drink drivers have been arrested in the Nantwich area in 2014, new figures show.

Cheshire Police say they have made 40 arrests in the town and 19 in the rural part of Nantwich Neighbourhhood Policing Unit.

September 18, 2014
Cheshire Police to launch week-long crackdown on alcohol misuse

Cheshire Police to launch week-long crackdown on alcohol misuse

Cheshire Police have vowed to crackdown on alcohol misuse in Nantwich and other towns as part of a week-long initiative.

Officers will be carrying out activities all week including licensing checks and compliance of alcohol exclusion zones.

September 14, 2014