Crime

New Cheshire Police Commissioner John Dwyer vows to deliver promises

New Cheshire Police Commissioner John Dwyer vows to deliver promises

The new Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire has vowed to deliver his manifesto after being elected. Nantwich-based John Dwyer, a former Assistant Chief Constable, has promised to stick to the pledges made during his election campaign.

November 20, 2012
Nantwich-based ex councillor John Dwyer wins Cheshire PCC election

Nantwich-based ex councillor John Dwyer wins Cheshire PCC election

Nantwich-based John Dwyer has become Cheshire’s new Police and Crime Commissioner. Conservative candidate Mr Dwyer, a former Crewe & Nantwich Borough councillor, won the election after today’s count.

November 16, 2012
Just 16% Cheshire East voters in Police Crime Commissioner election

Just 16% Cheshire East voters in Police Crime Commissioner election

Only one in six people in Nantwich voted in the Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner election, it has emerged. The count for the election is due to get underway this afternoon (November 16) in Warrington.

November 16, 2012
Police hunt attacker after road rage assault in Nantwich

Police hunt attacker after road rage assault in Nantwich

A driver was punched in the face during a terrifying road rage attack at a busy Nantwich junction. The assault happened as the victim waited in his car at the traffic lights of Peter de Stapleigh Way and London Road.

November 7, 2012
Nantwich police car ploughed into tree during supermarket burglary call out

Nantwich police car ploughed into tree during supermarket burglary call out

Two police officers injured when their car smashed into a tree in Nantwich were responding to reports of a supermarket burglary, it has emerged. The officers suffered head injuries when their marked vehicle careered off Beam Street and into a tree.

November 7, 2012
Police seize alcohol in crackdown on drunken yobs in Wistaston

Police seize alcohol in crackdown on drunken yobs in Wistaston

Drunken youths plaguing a village near Nantwich are facing a tough police crackdown. Officers seized large amounts of alcohol (pictured) after they targeted yobs in Wistaston.

October 31, 2012
Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

Nantwich mum’s horror after Stapeley home raided as family sleep

A Nantwich mum has warned families to be on their guard after a burglar raided her home while the family was asleep. The victim was woken at 2am by their dog barking and disturbed the crook at the property on Massey Close, Stapeley.

October 30, 2012
Police issue warning after thieves target Nantwich vehicles

Police issue warning after thieves target Nantwich vehicles

Police are warning car owners in Nantwich after a spate of opportunist thefts from vehicles in the town. Two of the incidents happened in broad daylight with cars left unlocked, say officers.

October 30, 2012
Willaston councillor fined £45,000 for Shavington house fire safety breaches

Willaston councillor fined £45,000 for Shavington house fire safety breaches

A Willaston councillor has been fined £45,000 after admitting fire safety breaches at a property he rented out. Cllr Brian Silvester, who represents Willaston and Rope at Cheshire East, was fined at Chester Crown Court.

October 24, 2012
Police hunt yobs after Wistaston playground vandalised

Police hunt yobs after Wistaston playground vandalised

Vandals who targeted a children’s playground in Wistaston are being hunted by police. The yobs daubed graffiti across play equipment and the floor at Joey the Swan park on Valley Road.

October 23, 2012
First Nantwich premises achieve ArcAngel status with police

First Nantwich premises achieve ArcAngel status with police

Nantwich venues are signing up to a new initiative targeting alcohol-related crime and disorder in the town. The ArcAngel Protected Towns Initiative, being rolled out across Cheshire, requires premises to meet criteria designed to promote responsible drinking and public safety.

October 22, 2012
Police warning as thief targets cars parked on Nantwich driveways

Police warning as thief targets cars parked on Nantwich driveways

Nantwich residents are being warned after a thief stole a wallet from a car parked on the owner’s driveway. It’s thought the brazen crook was trying cars along Bowyer Avenue, Nantwich, and found one unlocked.

October 21, 2012
Police issue CCTV images in hunt for Cheshire Co-op thieves

Police issue CCTV images in hunt for Cheshire Co-op thieves

Police probing a spate of thefts at Co-op stores in South Cheshire have released images of two men they want to trace. These CCTV pictures show men they want to speak to in connection with the thefts.

October 16, 2012