Crime

Nantwich MP Timpson hits night-time streets with town police

Nantwich MP Timpson hits night-time streets with town police

MP Edward Timpson was given a taste of Nantwich nightlife when he went on Friday night patrol with the town’s police. He teamed up with PC  Amy Fletcher to witness the challenges and demands of the weekend when hundreds descend on the town.

September 10, 2012
Nantwich Police to hold surgeries in local villages

Nantwich Police to hold surgeries in local villages

Nantwich Police are staging a series of surgeries in villages in the area for residents to air their concerns. The forthcoming rural surgeries are taking place next weekend Saturday September 15 and Sunday 16.

September 8, 2012
Man charged with murder of South Cheshire woman

Man charged with murder of South Cheshire woman

A man has been charged with the murder of South Cheshire woman Diana Lee. David Ryan, 47, is due to appear at Crewe Magistrates today (September 5) to face the charge.

September 5, 2012
Dramatic pictures of armed police swoop on Welsh Row, Nantwich

Dramatic pictures of armed police swoop on Welsh Row, Nantwich

These are the dramatic moments armed police swooped on Welsh Row in Nantwich, caught on camera by a sharp-eyed Nantwichnews contributor. The busy street was sealed off as armed officers reacted to an incident which started in Crewe town centre.

August 28, 2012
Nantwich man, 23, arrested over “ear bite” pub incident

Nantwich man, 23, arrested over “ear bite” pub incident

A Nantwich man has been arrested in connection with an incident in which part of a man’s ear was bitten off. Detectives are appealing for witnesses to an altercation which happened outside a pub in Crewe.

August 13, 2012
Nantwich Police’s Operation Elderflower targets drivers

Nantwich Police’s Operation Elderflower targets drivers

Nantwich Police officers are spearheading an operation to help save the lives of motorists during the summer. PC Iain Condliffe, based at Nantwich Police Station, has put together Operation Elderflower to reduce collisions and educate drivers.

August 7, 2012
Police warn Nantwich residents over thieving gangs

Police warn Nantwich residents over thieving gangs

Police are warning Nantwich people to be vigilant following a spate of distraction thefts at businesses in east Cheshire. Thieves have been targeting pubs, bars and more recently offices in the borough.

July 31, 2012
Cheshire police officer from Nantwich lands key Olympic role

Cheshire police officer from Nantwich lands key Olympic role

A Cheshire police officer has been seconded to a key role policing London’s Underground and rail networks during the Olympic Games. PC Anthony Hayhurst, 35, from Nantwich, will be working with the British Transport Police in the capital.

July 25, 2012
Cheshire Police scam warning after two churches targeted

Cheshire Police scam warning after two churches targeted

Cheshire Police are warning people to be wary of unusual emails after two churches in the area had messages hacked by scammers. The churches were targeted by the scam aimed at getting unsuspecting recipients to part with their money to help their parish priest stuck in a foreign country.

July 21, 2012
Thieves steal toys and games from autistic Nantwich children

Thieves steal toys and games from autistic Nantwich children

Crooks devastated parents after breaking into a South Cheshire support group and stealing toys, games and crafts from children. The break-in happened at the Rainbow Puzzles Crewe Autism/ADHD Group at St Barnabas Church Hall, Crewe.

July 21, 2012
Nantwich Police warning as gangs target supermarket shoppers

Nantwich Police warning as gangs target supermarket shoppers

Nantwich Police urged shoppers to be on their guard against East European crooks targeting people at supermarkets. The gang has carried out two “distraction” thefts in the town in the last two weeks, and seven in total across Cheshire East.

July 13, 2012
Police blast thieves who stole from South Cheshire War Memorial

Police blast thieves who stole from South Cheshire War Memorial

Thieves stole from a South Cheshire War Memorial just yards from a police station and magistrates court. Shocked officers and councillors have blasted the “mindless” thugs who targeted the memorial on Municipal Square, Crewe.

June 23, 2012
Nantwich Police to run surgery and bike marking in town square

Nantwich Police to run surgery and bike marking in town square

Nantwich Police are offering free security bike marking at an event this Saturday (June 23). Officers from Beam Street police station will be in Nantwich town square running a surgery between 10am and 1pm.

June 21, 2012