Crime

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
Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors scheme to be launched on busy Nantwich nights

Street Pastors are being introduced in Nantwich town centre to help police defuse night-time violence. The pastors, who wear distinctive blue jackets, are being brought in to offer pastoral care for revellers caught up in problems on busy nights in the town.

October 11, 2012
Crewe and Nantwich women warned as police hunt groper

Crewe and Nantwich women warned as police hunt groper

Crewe and Nantwich women are being warned after a man groped three victims in the street. It’s believed the offender has been targeting women walking alone at around 6.30pm.

October 9, 2012
Nantwich Police to stage public surgery and bike marking event

Nantwich Police to stage public surgery and bike marking event

A police surgery will take place at Nantwich Square this Saturday October 13 between 10am and 2pm. Residents will be able to chat with local Community Support Officers Nick Jarvis, Sharon Jones and Stuart Mortimer.

October 9, 2012
Conservative Cheshire PCC candidate sets out policing plan

Conservative Cheshire PCC candidate sets out policing plan

A candidate for Cheshire’s new top policing post wants to double the number of special constables and crack anti-social yobs. Ex Crewe & Nantwich borough councillor John Dwyer also vows to form a team to tackle the county’s 100 worst drug offenders.

September 25, 2012
Nantwich elderly warned after PPI scam victims lose £5,000

Nantwich elderly warned after PPI scam victims lose £5,000

Nantwich residents have been warned about a new scam that has already conned 10 people across the county. Victims have lost around £5,000 to the scam with incidents reported in Crewe as well as Macclesfield, Winsford, Sandbach, Northwich, and Chester.

September 25, 2012
Pensioner charged after road accident kills young Nantwich man

Pensioner charged after road accident kills young Nantwich man

A 71-year-old has been charged in connection with the road accident which killed Nantwich man Ryan Adamson. Liverpool fan Ryan, 25, (pictured) was working near High Wycombe in Buckinghamshire when the accident happened.

September 13, 2012