Crime

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
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