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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
Man, 21, arrested over suspected Birchin Lane arsons in Nantwich

Man, 21, arrested over suspected Birchin Lane arsons in Nantwich

A 21-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a series of fires on a street in Nantwich.

The man was quizzed about the fires which took place on Birchin Lane over a 48-hour period earlier this week.

September 5, 2015
Fire chiefs probe vehicle arson attacks in Crewe street

Fire chiefs probe vehicle arson attacks in Crewe street

Two cars and a minibus have been burnt out after an arson attack in Crewe.

Firefighters were called to Hawthorn Grove where the vehicles were well alight.

September 25, 2014
Peckforton Castle arsonist Max Kay jailed for six years

Peckforton Castle arsonist Max Kay jailed for six years

The bridegroom who set fire to historic Peckforton Castle near Nantwich after an argument with staff over the bar bill, was jailed for six years today. Max Kay (pictured), 37, from Hunts Cross, Liverpool, was sentenced at Chester Crown Court after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing.

March 21, 2012
Sentencing of Peckforton Castle arsonist groom delayed

Sentencing of Peckforton Castle arsonist groom delayed

The sentencing of a groom guilty of sparking a massive fire at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich has been delayed. Max Kay has pleaded guilty to arson after he set fire to the attraction in June 2011 during his own wedding.

March 14, 2012
Groom pleads guilty to Peckforton Castle wedding blaze

Groom pleads guilty to Peckforton Castle wedding blaze

A groom was warned he faces jail for starting a fire at Peckforton Castle near Nantwich where his wedding reception was being held. Max Kay caused £6 million damage to the venue and sparked a mass evacuation of almost 200 guests and staff, including 11 children.

December 2, 2011