Police & Fire

Police hunt rabbit poachers
Monday 12th December 2016
Mon 12th Dec 2016
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Police hunt rabbit poachers

There has been recent reports of poaching in the Green Belt fields which run alongside the A34 Wilmslow bypass. PC Walker told wilmslow.co.uk "Rabbits…
40 drivers arrested during first weekend of Christmas clampdown
Saturday 10th December 2016
Sat 10th Dec 2016
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40 drivers arrested during first weekend of Christmas clampdown

Throughout the Christmas period, and into the New Year Cheshire police will be running an operation targeting motorists who feel it's acceptable to drive…
Cheshire Constabulary ‘good’ at keeping people safe and reducing crime
Thursday 8th December 2016
Thu 8th Dec 2016

Cheshire Constabulary ‘good’ at keeping people safe and reducing crime

Cheshire Constabulary has been rated good in respect of the legitimacy with which it keeps people safe and reduces crime, according to the latest Her…
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CCTV appeal after electronic equipment stolen from Grove Street store
Saturday 3rd December 2016
Sat 3rd Dec 2016

CCTV appeal after electronic equipment stolen from Grove Street store

Cheshire Police have released a CCTV image of two men they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting offence. The two men shown above are…
Drink driving tragedy captured through mannequin challenge
Saturday 3rd December 2016
Sat 3rd Dec 2016

Drink driving tragedy captured through mannequin challenge

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service recently joined forces with Cheshire Constabulary, North West Ambulance Service and the RSPCA to undertake popular social…
Cheshire's Chief Constable under investigation
Friday 2nd December 2016
Fri 2nd Dec 2016

Cheshire's Chief Constable under investigation

Simon Byrne, the Chief Constable of Cheshire Constabulary is being investigated after an allegation was made about his conduct. Cheshire Police and Crime…
Fire and Rescue Service to promote business safety in Handforth
Friday 2nd December 2016
Fri 2nd Dec 2016

Fire and Rescue Service to promote business safety in Handforth

Fire Protection teams from across Cheshire East will be engaging with Handforth businesses on Friday, 7th December. The Protection teams will be calling…
Teenager injured in attack just outside school
Thursday 1st December 2016
Thu 1st Dec 2016

Teenager injured in attack just outside school

Cheshire Police are appealing for witnesses to help trace three males believed to be responsible for an assault on a 17-year-old male in Wilmslow. Police…
Police Commissioner says 'there is no doubt that restorative justice can support victims'
Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Wed 23rd Nov 2016

Police Commissioner says 'there is no doubt that restorative justice can support victims'

This week, as part of National Restorative Justice Week, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner David Keane is raising awareness of the restorative justice…
Firefighters called to car fire on bypass
Wednesday 23rd November 2016
Wed 23rd Nov 2016

Firefighters called to car fire on bypass

Firefighters were called to a car on fire on the A34 Wilmslow bypass on Tuesday, 22nd November. One fire engine from Wilmslow attended the incident at…
28-year-old man arrested at Handforth station
Thursday 17th November 2016
Thu 17th Nov 2016

28-year-old man arrested at Handforth station

A man was arrested at Handforth station having been detained by a train driver. British Transport Police were called to Handforth station shortly before…
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Appeal to trace two men in relation to a sledgehammer attack in Handforth
Tuesday 15th November 2016
Tue 15th Nov 2016

Appeal to trace two men in relation to a sledgehammer attack in Handforth

Cheshire Police is appealing for information to help trace two men wanted in connection to a serious incident in Handforth. Craig Cox, 27, and Michael…
£5000 up for grabs to help make communities safer
Monday 14th November 2016
Mon 14th Nov 2016

£5000 up for grabs to help make communities safer

Up to £5,000 is up for grabs for Cheshire communities who want to make a real difference in their town, city or village. The Safer Communities Fund…
Police audit and ethics members needed
Sunday 13th November 2016
Sun 13th Nov 2016

Police audit and ethics members needed

Cheshire Police are looking for people to join an Audit Advisory Committee or an Ethics Advisory Panel advising the Commissioner and Chief Constable directly.…
Ford owners urged to be vigilant following recent thefts
Saturday 12th November 2016
Sat 12th Nov 2016

Ford owners urged to be vigilant following recent thefts

Ford owners are being advised to be vigilant following a number of thefts in Cheshire. Over the past few weeks Cheshire Constabulary has seen a number…
Thieves use sledgehammer to steal clothes worth £10,000
Thursday 10th November 2016
Thu 10th Nov 2016

Thieves use sledgehammer to steal clothes worth £10,000

An independent children's boutique which opened on Alderley Road seven months ago has been targeted by thieves who stole an estimated £10,000 worth…
Crackdown on using phones whilst driving after 34 fatalities on Cheshire roads this year
Thursday 10th November 2016
Thu 10th Nov 2016

Crackdown on using phones whilst driving after 34 fatalities on Cheshire roads this year

"I'm sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but..." These are the devastating words that Cheshire Police Officers have had to say to 34 families so far this…
Firefighters called to two tumble dryer fires in two days
Thursday 10th November 2016
Thu 10th Nov 2016

Firefighters called to two tumble dryer fires in two days

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service has issued safety advice after firefighters were called to two fires involving tumble dryers in two days. Just after…
Safety engagement sparks Bonfire night success
Wednesday 9th November 2016
Wed 9th Nov 2016

Safety engagement sparks Bonfire night success

Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service are reporting a successful bonfire period, with crews attending over 117 incidents across the weekend. In the lead up…
Plans on track for Cheshire fire and police to share HQ
Sunday 6th November 2016
Sun 6th Nov 2016
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Plans on track for Cheshire fire and police to share HQ

Plans to establish a single, shared headquarters for Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service and Cheshire Constabulary, bringing together most of the back office…