Crime

Two Crewe men face kidnapping charge after Wistaston “beating”

Two Crewe men face kidnapping charge after Wistaston “beating”

Two men have appeared in court charged with kidnapping following an incident in Wistaston, near Nantwich.

Police received reports of an incident in which a man was subjected to a serious assault at a property in Crewe Road, Wistaston on August 30.

September 5, 2014
Burglar who preyed on Nantwich elderly jailed for six years

Burglar who preyed on Nantwich elderly jailed for six years

A burglar who preyed on terrified elderly homeowners in Nantwich and Chester has been jailed for six years.

Carl Francis Haddock was caught by Cheshire Police as part of Operation Dothan after an increase in burglaries in the area.

September 3, 2014
Man, 35, badly injured in serious attack in Wistaston, say police

Man, 35, badly injured in serious attack in Wistaston, say police

A man was badly beaten in a “serious and sustained” attack linked to a house in Wistaston, near Nantwich.

The victim, aged 35, is being treated in hospital after the assault.

September 3, 2014
Man in court over Nantwich and Chester house burglaries

Man in court over Nantwich and Chester house burglaries

A man has been charged following an investigation into a spate of house burglaries in the Nantwich and Chester areas.

Carl Francis Haddock, from Maes-Y-Coed, Gwersyllt, Wrexham, North Wales, was arrested on Wednesday August 20.

August 29, 2014
Police and council chiefs praise CCTV after Crewe town centre stabbings

Police and council chiefs praise CCTV after Crewe town centre stabbings

Police and council chiefs have praised CCTV and local retailers for their help during the Crewe town centre stabbing incident.

A 72-year-old woman and 55-year-old were allegedly attacked by a man with a knife in the Victoria Centre near WH Smiths and Asda during a busy shopping day.

August 20, 2014
Man charged with attempted murder over Crewe town centre stabbings

Man charged with attempted murder over Crewe town centre stabbings

A man is due to appear in court today (August 18) charged with two counts of attempted murder following stabbings in Crewe town centre.

Matthew Bullows, 29, of West Street area in Crewe, will appear at South Cheshire Magistrates.

August 18, 2014
Police continue to quiz Crewe man after town centre stabbings

Police continue to quiz Crewe man after town centre stabbings

A man arrested in connection with two stabbings in Crewe town centre is still being questioned in custody, police say.

Horrified shoppers watched as two people suffered knife wounds in the incidents at WHSmiths and Asda in the Victoria Centre, Crewe.

August 17, 2014
Police hunt robber after young woman attacked in Nantwich

Police hunt robber after young woman attacked in Nantwich

A young woman was attacked and robbed as she walked alone near Nantwich Lake, police have revealed.

The victim was walking on a path between Waterlode and the bridge near the lake off Shrewbridge Road when it happened.

August 14, 2014
Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire men targeted by webcam sex scam, police warn

Cheshire Police are warning internet users to be on their guard over a webcam sex scam which targets men.

Scammers posing as women are approaching male internet users online, encouraging them to engage in sexual activity over a webcam.

August 13, 2014
Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

Man charged in connection with £9,000 Wistaston fraud case

A man has been charged in connection with a fraud case in which a Wistaston woman was allegedly conned out of £9,000.

The man is charged with conspiracy to commit fraud and will appear at Chester Crown Court on September 19.

August 5, 2014
Man arrested amid Crewe attempted child abduction reports

Man arrested amid Crewe attempted child abduction reports

A man has been arrested amid reports of an attempted child abduction in Crewe today (July 31)

Police are investigating after a man was seen behaving suspiciously in the area around Morrisons on Dunwoody Way.

July 31, 2014
Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrested in Nantwich in police summer drink drive crackdown

Eight arrests for suspected drink driving were made in Nantwich during a summer crackdown.

Only Crewe (14), Congleton (10) and Knutsford (10) saw more in East Cheshire during a campaign which has seen more arrests made compared to 2013.

July 31, 2014