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Police issue further appeal over Jonty Evans death

Police issue further appeal over Jonty Evans death

Officers investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans are appealing for further information and CCTV footage as the inquiry continues.

Jonty, 16, was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August.

September 19, 2024
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

Motorcyclist seriously injured in Hatherton road crash with branch

A motorcyclist was seriously injured when he crashed after colliding with a fallen branch on a busy road near Nantwich.

The accident happened on the A529 Audlem Road in Hatherton at 7.15am today (Monday 16 September).

September 16, 2024
Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

Family of tragic Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans pay tribute to 16-year-old

The family of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans who was found dead in the River Weaver earlier this month have paid tribute to him.

The 16-year-old was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Mill Island/Waterlode area.

September 16, 2024
Teenagers not connected to Jonty Evans death, say police

Teenagers not connected to Jonty Evans death, say police

Two teenagers arrested by detectives probing the death of Nantwich boy Jonty Evans say they are not connected with the incident.

The two 16-year-olds, from Crewe, who cannot be named for legal reasons, were initially arrested on September 5 on suspicion of section 47 assault.

September 13, 2024
Police probing Jonty Evans death issue second appeal for CCTV

Police probing Jonty Evans death issue second appeal for CCTV

Police investigating the death of Nantwich teenager Jonty Evans have issued another appeal for further information and CCTV footage.

Jonty, 16, was reported missing by his family on Saturday 31 August from the Nantwich area.

September 12, 2024
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