By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Councillors being threatened and harassed on social media or in person are being urged to speak directly to Cheshire’s police commissioner if complaints to local officers aren’t being followed up.
Police and crime commissioner John Dwyer has said he will be speaking to the Chief Constable about the growing problem.
CCTV has been installed at the homes of some Cheshire East Council staff who have been threatened and intimidated after inspecting puppy farms and breeders, writes Belinda Ryan.
One Cheshire East officer, who had been subjected to intimidation and abuse, admitted the council did not know how many unlicensed puppy farms were operating in the borough.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Death threats, excrement posted through the letterbox, stalking, trolling and obscene phone calls – these are just some examples of the harassment experienced by Cheshire East councillors.
And while it’s definitely not true to say all have suffered such treatment, even some of those who said they received no abuse did qualify it with, ‘other than what you expect’.
Alleged “threats” made against Brine Leas School in Nantwich are hoax, police have said.
Officers were called in after the “threats” were reported as being posted on social media sites including Instagram and Snapchat.
Police have launched a probe into alleged threats made on social media towards Brine Leas School in Nantwich.
Headteacher David Cole called in the police after “threatening messages” were reported as seen on Instagram and Snapchat.
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