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Prolific fraudster jailed in seven-year case which started with Nantwich victim

Prolific fraudster jailed in seven-year case which started with Nantwich victim

A prolific fraudster whose victims included a man from Nantwich, has been jailed after spending nearly seven years on the run.

Martin Jack, who was jailed yesterday for six years and six months, began his crime spree in 2015 when police first received a complaint from a Nantwich resident.

March 30, 2023
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Cheshire Police expands domestic abuse support team

Cheshire Police have recruited three more Domestic Violence Advocates (DVAs) in its fight against domestic abuse.

DVAs provide specialist support to victims and survivors of domestic abuse across Cheshire.

November 1, 2022
Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Cheshire Police warning over courier fraud scammers targeting towns

Detectives are warning Cheshire residents after a spate of courier fraud scams have left victims without thousands of pounds.

There have been four incidents in Crewe, Wilmslow, Handforth and Warrington investigated by Cheshire Police.

December 4, 2021
Cheshire victims service commended for work during pandemic

Cheshire victims service commended for work during pandemic

A support service for crime victims during the Coronavirus pandemic has been commended by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer.

Cheshire CARES (Cope and Recovery Enhanced Service) is the county’s victims support service which offers support to all victims of crime in Cheshire.

June 29, 2021
Cheshire frontline officer training to support sex victims

Cheshire frontline officer training to support sex victims

Police officers across Cheshire are to be specially trained on how to support victims of sexual violence.

Every frontline officer will soon receive training amid complaints from some victims of “inappropriate” and “insensitive” responses.

February 12, 2020
Stapeley victim among those targeted by fraudsters, warn Cheshire Police

Stapeley victim among those targeted by fraudsters, warn Cheshire Police

A Stapeley resident was among six victims in Cheshire targeted by telephone fraudsters in one weekend, officers have revealed.

Detectives are warning people to be vigilant after several fraud offences were reported over the Bank Holiday Weekend.

May 29, 2019
Cheshire Police officer Ian Naude guilty of catalogue of sex crimes on nine young victims

Cheshire Police officer Ian Naude guilty of catalogue of sex crimes on nine young victims

A student police officer based in Crewe has been found guilty of raping a 13-year-old girl – just after he clocked off duty.

Father-of-one Ian Naude drove his victim to secluded waste ground, sexually assaulted and raped her while filming some of it on his mobile phone.

November 15, 2018
£300,000 project to help sex abuse victims in South Cheshire

£300,000 project to help sex abuse victims in South Cheshire

Victims of sex crimes in Nantwich will get improved support after a £300,000 police contract was awarded to The Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre (RASASC) for Cheshire.

The centre helps survivors of sexual abuse, whether or not they report the crime to the police, in recent and old cases.

January 31, 2015
Crewe and Nantwich women warned as police hunt groper

Crewe and Nantwich women warned as police hunt groper

Crewe and Nantwich women are being warned after a man groped three victims in the street. It’s believed the offender has been targeting women walking alone at around 6.30pm.

October 9, 2012