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Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers arrested over assault following death of Jonty Evans

Two teenagers have been arrested following the death of 16-year-old Jonty Evans in Nantwich.

The teenagers, from Crewe, were arrested on suspicion of section 47 assault (ABH).

September 11, 2024
Police crackdown on shoplifting in Crewe and Nantwich

Police crackdown on shoplifting in Crewe and Nantwich

Six more people have been charged or sentenced for shoplifting offences in Nantwich and Crewe as part of a police crackdown.

Officers from Crewe Local Policing Unit are working with businesses in the area to identify offenders and ensure they are held accountable for their actions.

September 10, 2024
Two-vehicle crash closes A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich

Two-vehicle crash closes A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich

A two-vehicle collision on the busy A530 Middlewich Road in Nantwich closed the road until around 11.30am today.

The incident happened shortly before 10am close to the entrance with Alvaston Hall Hotel.

September 9, 2024
Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Shrine created for Jonty Evans week on from tragic death

Friends and family of tragic Jonty Evans have created a shrine in his memory a week on since the Nantwich teenager was found dead in River Weaver.

Police continue to investigate how the 16-year-old disappeared and was found around 48 hours later in the river close to the weir and Shrewbridge Road.

September 8, 2024
Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police praise Nantwich public after missing child alert

Police have praised Nantwich Food Festival goers who sprung into action when a young child went missing during the packed event.

The incident happened during the busiest day of the festival on Saturday.

September 6, 2024
Police appeal for Nantwich CCTV footage after death of Jonty Evans

Police appeal for Nantwich CCTV footage after death of Jonty Evans

Detectives investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans are appealing to the public for CCTV footage and information.

The 16-year-old was last seen in the Queens Drive area on Friday August 30 between 10.45pm and 11.15pm.

September 4, 2024
Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Fundraiser set up for teenager Jonty Evans after tragic death

Heartbroken Nantwich friends have set up a fundraising page to help pay for funeral of 16-year-old Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old went missing late on Friday night in the Mill Island area.

September 3, 2024
Tributes laid at River Weaver in Nantwich where body found

Tributes laid at River Weaver in Nantwich where body found

Dozens of people have been laying floral tributes and balloons by the River Weaver in Nantwich today in memory of Jonty Evans.

Police found a body in the river last night (September 1) as they searched for 16-year-old Jonty, who went missing late on Friday night.

September 2, 2024
Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Body found in search for missing Nantwich teenager

Police search teams have found a body this evening in their search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

They have confirmed a body was found at around 5.15pm today

September 1, 2024
Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and river teams scan Weaver in search for missing teen

Police and search and rescue teams have been scouring the River Weaver and surrounding area in search for missing Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans.

The 16-year-old, from Baddington, has not been seen or heard from since Friday night around 11pm.

September 1, 2024
Police appeal to find missing Nantwich teenager

Police appeal to find missing Nantwich teenager

Police are appealing for help from the public in tracing a missing 16-year-old from Nantwich.

Jonty Evans was last seen in the Queens Drive area of Nantwich between 10.45pm and 11.15pm on Friday 30 August.

September 1, 2024
Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers arrested for off-road biking in Wistaston and Crewe

Two teenagers have been arrested amid reports of dangerous off-road bike riding in the Wistaston and Crewe area.

Police said an 18-year-old man was arrested yesterday.

August 31, 2024
Three men charged in connection with massive Crewe fire

Three men charged in connection with massive Crewe fire

Three men have been charged with arson with intent to endanger life following an investigation into the huge fire which ripped through a building on Catherine Street in Crewe.

James Evans, 19, from Welles Street in Sandbach; Justin Evans, 18, from Catherine Street in Crewe; and Peter Lord, 19, of no fixed address were remanded into custody to appear at Crewe Magistrates on 16 August.

August 16, 2024