Incident

Police hunt attacker after man assaulted on Swine Market in Nantwich

Police hunt attacker after man assaulted on Swine Market in Nantwich

Police are hunting an attacker who assaulted a 20-year-old reveller in Nantwich town centre and left him with serious facial injuries.

The victim was walking along Swine Market between Hays Travel and Harrisons bar when he was approached by three men.

February 9, 2016
Nantwich man, 49, in trauma unit after “incident” at Western Avenue house

Nantwich man, 49, in trauma unit after “incident” at Western Avenue house

A Nantwich man has been taken to hospital after police were called to reports of “threats to injure” at a house on Western Avenue.

Police and paramedics were called out at 12.45pm today to the quiet street close to Weaver Primary School.

February 8, 2016
Cheshire Search and Rescue’s urgent plea for vehicles after Nantwich incident

Cheshire Search and Rescue’s urgent plea for vehicles after Nantwich incident

Volunteers for Cheshire Search and Rescue team have made an urgent plea for funding after three of the group’s vehicles were taken off the road.

The organisation has lost two Landrovers and a third vehicle following the extensive six-day search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson.

February 8, 2016
Two South Cheshire men charged with threats to commit arson

Two South Cheshire men charged with threats to commit arson

Two men will appear before South Cheshire Magistrates to face charges they made threats to commit arson on social media.

The men, both from Crewe, were arrested yesterday (February 6).

February 7, 2016
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Care home inspectors probe Brookfield House after Roy Tomlinson tragedy

National care home inspectors have been sent in to Brookfield House care home in Nantwich after dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson walked out and disappeared for a week.

The 83-year-old was found dead in an outbuilding off Wellington Road, just a few hundred yards from the home on Shrewbridge Road.

February 6, 2016
Kittens found dumped in bin bag nursed by Nantwich RSPCA staff

Kittens found dumped in bin bag nursed by Nantwich RSPCA staff

A cat and her three kittens found dumped in bin bag in the road, are being cared for by RSPCA staff in Nantwich.

The RSPCA is now appealing for information after the animals were found by a member of the public in Cheshire.

February 3, 2016
Roy Tomlinson’s tragic death in Nantwich prompts tributes from hundreds

Roy Tomlinson’s tragic death in Nantwich prompts tributes from hundreds

Residents in Nantwich touched by the tragic death of Roy Tomlinson have paid tribute to him with flowers and a candle-lit service.

Thousands of people in the town have been moved by the story after the 83-year-old, who had dementia and disappeared from his Nantwich care home a week ago.

February 3, 2016
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Man’s body found in hunt for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

The body of a man believed to be missing pensioner Roy Tomlinson has been found in the outbuilding of a house in Wellington Road, Nantwich.

Police said the man was pronounced dead at the scene at around 10.50am today (February 2) – a week after the 83-year-old went missing from Brookfield House care home.

February 2, 2016
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Police want car cameras in search for Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police are calling on Nantwich drivers with dashboard cameras to come forward in a bid to trace missing Roy Tomlinson.

Dozens of police officers and search and rescue volunteers are continuing to search for the 83-year-old, who has dementia.

February 1, 2016
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Family issue plea to find missing Nantwich man Roy Tomlinson

The family of a missing Nantwich man with dementia have made an emotional appeal for his return.

Richard Tomlinson and Kate Tomlinson, son and granddaughter of 83-year-old Roy Tomlinson, have issued a statement as the search for him continues.

January 29, 2016
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Dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson disappeared from Nantwich care home

Missing dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson disappeared from a privately-run Nantwich care home, it has emerged.

The 83-year-old walked out of Brookfield House private residential home at 5pm yesterday – and has not been seen since.

January 27, 2016
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Residents join with police in search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police divers are searching Nantwich lake today as dozens of residents joined search and rescue teams to help find missing dementia sufferer Roy Tomlinson.

The 83-year-old was reported missing in the Shrewbridge Road area of Nantwich.

January 27, 2016
Police search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police search for missing Nantwich pensioner Roy Tomlinson

Police are appealing for help to find an elderly Nantwich man suffering dementia who has gone missing.

Roy Tomlinson, 82, was reported missing shortly before 5pm today (January 26) from the Shrewbridge Road area of Nantwich.

January 26, 2016