Police have confirmed an 11th person has been arrested in the investigation into serious offences alleged at a religious group in Crewe.
Cheshire Police are probing allegations of serious sexual offences, forced marriage and modern slavery, involving members of a religious group called the Ahmadi Religion of Peace and Light.
by Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Cheshire Police are working with Cheshire East Council and other agencies to crackdown on shops selling fake cigarettes and vapes, the county’s crime commissioner has said.
PCC Dan Price’s comments came after Cllr Sam Naylor said the growing number of small shops selling these fake products is a major concern for people in Northwich.
The organisers of the Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival have hailed the Easter weekend event as “one of the best ever”.
Tens of thousands of music fans and revellers have descended on Nantwich over the past five days to enjoy a wide range of live performances at venues across the town.
Nantwich Police Sergeant Matthew Stonier has been honoured with the National Pubwatch Malcolm Eidmans Award, sponsored by Poppleston Allen.
The award recognises exceptional contributions by police officers or police staff in supporting Pubwatch schemes across the UK.
Nantwich Police have vowed to ramp up their checks on fake IDs being used by younger people trying to access licenced premises.
Local officers say they are working with members of the town’s Pubwatch scheme to carry out more proactive targeting of those using fake IDs.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 6.7% hike in the police precept were signed off today – but 30 of the 60 PCSOs in Cheshire facing redundancy will still lose their jobs.
The annual rise for the police element of the council tax (precept) for a band D property is usually capped at £15.
More than 230 people were arrested in Crewe and Nantwich during Cheshire Police’s festive period crackdown, figures show.
Across the county, the force made more than 1,900 arrests with 232 in the Crewe Local Policing Unit area which covers Nantwich.
Nine people have been arrested in Nantwich in the last seven days, say Cheshire Police.
This includes a number arrested for domestic related offences as well as drug and drink drive.
The A500 was closed both ways last night after police were called to talk a man down from a bridge.
The incident happened at around 6pm on the bridge spanning the single carriageway section at Barthomley, between Shavington and the M6.
Officers are urging Crewe and Nantwich residents to remain vigilant following a number of reports of courier frauds.
Cheshire Police say they received three reports of courier fraud today (March 28) where victims have been contacted by fraudsters posing as officers.
A new partnership between Nantwich Youth and Community Centre and local police officers aims to build trust between young people and law enforcement, organisers say.
It’s hoped the partnership will provide youngsters with a chance to engage with police in a “positive and constructive manner” and break down barriers.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter.
Cheshire East Council has scrapped plans to consult on proposals to axe or reduce its CCTV service.
But the authority is to ask Cheshire’s Police and Crime Commissioner and other partners to help fund it.
Police and fire crews were called to an incident on Davenport Avenue in Nantwich after a house was attacked.
Unverified reports suggest the front door of a property was petrol bombed on the street.
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