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Cheshire Chief Constable Mark Roberts

Rising online child abuse crime impacting Cheshire Police, says boss

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Referrals to Cheshire Police into online child abuse soared from more than 180 in 2023 to nearly 800 last year.

Chief Constable Mark Roberts revealed the figures during a police and crime panel called to discuss the controversial decision to axe 50 PCSO posts across the county.

January 12, 2026
South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

South Cheshire paedophile jailed for thousands of child abuse images

A prolific sex offender from South Cheshire who was found with thousands of child abuse images on his devices has been jailed for 10 years.

Police found extreme abuse images and videos when they raided Daniel Tunney’s home in Crewe.

January 6, 2025
South Cheshire paedophile jailed for online sex activity with 9-year-old

South Cheshire paedophile jailed for online sex activity with 9-year-old

A South Cheshire man has been jailed after he admitted engaging in sexual activity with children as young as nine years old.

Andrew Cork, 53, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after his activities were uncovered by Cheshire Police’s online child abuse investigation team.

March 5, 2024