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Police arrest one after temporary “stop and search” in Nantwich

Police arrested one person during their temporary “stop and search” powers in Nantwich – and have vowed to step up patrols in the town.

It comes after several reports that a gang of young males dressed all in black have been making threats to residents.

September 18, 2023
Police given extra stop and search powers in Nantwich after incidents

Police given extra stop and search powers in Nantwich after incidents

Police officers in Nantwich have been given more powers to stop and search anyone they suspect of carrying a weapon, it emerged today.

It follows a number of incidents over the past week of threats and criminal damage in the town, mainly involving youths.

September 17, 2023
New Nantwich skate park suffers anti-social behaviour

New Nantwich skate park suffers anti-social behaviour

Police say they are aware of anti-social behaviour already affecting the newly opened skate park on the Barony in Nantwich.

Councillors and Crewe and Nantwich MP have voiced concerns about the problems just a few days after the park officially re-opened earlier this month.

September 17, 2023
Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Appeal for information following assault in Nantwich

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following an alleged assault on a woman at Nantwich Lake.

The incident happened over a month ago on Thursday August 10.

September 14, 2023
Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police hunt driver after pedestrian left injured in Nantwich

Police are continuing to appeal for help to trace a driver who hit a pedestrian and drove off on London Road in Nantwich.

The 61-year-old victim is receiving treatment at Royal Stoke Hospital for a number of serious injuries.

September 11, 2023
Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police probe alleged hit and run on Nantwich road

Police are probing an apparent hit and run incident which has left a man with serious head injuries.

The incident happened last night on London Road in Nantwich, close to the junction with Jackson Avenue.

September 9, 2023
Shocking image shows piles of rubbish at Nantwich supermarket

Shocking image shows piles of rubbish at Nantwich supermarket

This shocking picture shows the amount of rubbish dumped by members of the public on a Nantwich supermarket car park.

The image was taken by a reader who was stunned at the mounds of garbage next to the Sainsbury’s supermarket recycling area.

September 8, 2023
Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police warning after stolen lorry dumped on Nantwich car park

Police have warned vehicle owners after a lorry stolen from a property in Aston was found abandoned on a Nantwich car park.

The white Isuzu lorry was stolen while completing a morning delivery at an address in Aston on Tuesday (August 29).

September 1, 2023
Police hunt biker gang after attack on teenager at Nantwich Lake

Police hunt biker gang after attack on teenager at Nantwich Lake

An 18-year-old man was left in hospital after being attacked by a gang as he sat by Nantwich lake with his girlfriend.

Police are hunting the gang of six people who were wearing balaclavas and gloves and sped away from Shrewbridge Road location on scrambler bikes.

August 31, 2023
One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

One arrested in dramatic police chase after Crewe burglary

A man was arrested but others escaped after a dramatic high-speed police chase across South Cheshire and into Wales.

The incident began after reports of a burglary at a house on Langley Drive, Crewe, at around 11.30am yesterday (July 25).

July 26, 2023
Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

Dead puppy found wrapped in sheet and dumped in Queens Park

The body of a puppy with suspicious red marks on its back has been found wrapped in a sheet in a Crewe park.

The grim discovery made by a member of the public has sparked an RSPCA appeal for information.

July 20, 2023
Man jailed for “public nuisance” for climbing on arcade roof in Crewe

Man jailed for “public nuisance” for climbing on arcade roof in Crewe

A man who climbed onto the roof of an amusement arcade in Crewe has been jailed for causing a public nuisance.

Daniel Prince, 27, of no fixed abode, was sentenced to 26 weeks in prison after previously pleading guilty to intentionally/recklessly causing a public nuisance.

July 6, 2023
Six firms face charges over Beechmere retirement home blaze in Crewe

Six firms face charges over Beechmere retirement home blaze in Crewe

Six companies are being prosecuted for alleged failures to comply with fire safety laws, following the huge blaze that destroyed Beechmere retirement village in Crewe.

And their first court appearance will be exactly four years to the day of the fire back on August 8 2019.

July 4, 2023