Police & Fire

Crews tackle fire in Handforth block of flats
Monday 25th April 2016
Mon 25th Apr 2016

Crews tackle fire in Handforth block of flats

Fire crews were called to a fire at a block of flats on Chelford Road, Handforth on Sunday, 24th April. One fire engine from Knutsford and one from Greater…
Wilmslow man wanted in relation to a domestic incident
Thursday 21st April 2016
Thu 21st Apr 2016

Wilmslow man wanted in relation to a domestic incident

Police are looking to track down a Wilmslow man who has been placed on their most wanted list. Police wish to speak to Alfie Kelleher, 23, concerning…
Over 100 firearms removed from the streets of Cheshire
Thursday 21st April 2016
Thu 21st Apr 2016
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Over 100 firearms removed from the streets of Cheshire

Over 100 firearms have been removed from the streets of Cheshire as a result of the spring firearms surrender, 'Give up the Gun'. The surrender was a…
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Cheshire Constabulary awarded top accolade
Wednesday 20th April 2016
Wed 20th Apr 2016

Cheshire Constabulary awarded top accolade

Cheshire Constabulary has been awarded 'silver' accreditation by Investors in People (IiP) following their review of the effectiveness of the force in…
Focus on social media as Cheshire Police support national stalking awareness week
Monday 18th April 2016
Mon 18th Apr 2016

Focus on social media as Cheshire Police support national stalking awareness week

Police in Cheshire are backing a national awareness campaign on stalking and harassment, highlighting the importance of reporting this crime early and…
Man arrested after drugs raid on Colshaw Farm Estate
Saturday 16th April 2016
Sat 16th Apr 2016

Man arrested after drugs raid on Colshaw Farm Estate

A man has been arrested after drugs were found in a residential property on the Colshaw Farm Estate. A drugs warrant was executed on the evening of Friday,…
Rogue traders targeted in Cheshire
Friday 15th April 2016
Fri 15th Apr 2016

Rogue traders targeted in Cheshire

Rogue traders and forceful doorstep sellers were targeted during a week of action by police and partners. Cheshire Police and colleagues from a number…
Police operation targets drivers
Monday 11th April 2016
Mon 11th Apr 2016
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Police operation targets drivers

Drivers are being targeted in an operation to raise awareness of road safety. 'Operation Fatal 4' is designed to reinforce the rules of the road –…
Cash stolen from Handforth Church
Thursday 7th April 2016
Thu 7th Apr 2016

Cash stolen from Handforth Church

A church in Handforth was broken into last week and approximately £100 in cash was stolen. Thieves broke into Saint Chads Church on Wilmslow Road…
Two catalytic convertors stolen
Wednesday 6th April 2016
Wed 6th Apr 2016
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Two catalytic convertors stolen

Police are warning motorists to be vigilant after two catalytic converters were stolen in the Lacey Green area during the past week. In both instances…
ATMs tampered with but not linked to skimming devices
Monday 4th April 2016
Mon 4th Apr 2016

ATMs tampered with but not linked to skimming devices

Whilst Lancashire Police have warned members of the public not to use Santander cash machines as their security "has been compromised", Cheshire Police…
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Constabulary launches spring firearms surrender
Monday 4th April 2016
Mon 4th Apr 2016

Constabulary launches spring firearms surrender

With spring now upon us Cheshire Police is encouraging members of the public to have a spring clean as the Constabulary launches a firearms surrender.…
Operation Shield celebrates first anniversary
Thursday 31st March 2016
Thu 31st Mar 2016
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Operation Shield celebrates first anniversary

A crime prevention campaign aimed at bringing peace of mind to thousands of potential victims is celebrating its first anniversary. Operation Shield was…
Fire crews rescue 30-year-old horse stuck in a stable
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Wed 30th Mar 2016

Fire crews rescue 30-year-old horse stuck in a stable

Firefighters were called to rescue a horse this morning which had got stuck in a stable in Handforth and was upside down. The specialist Animal Rescue…
Man rescued after unattended pan of food causes fire
Wednesday 30th March 2016
Wed 30th Mar 2016

Man rescued after unattended pan of food causes fire

Firefighters were called to a kitchen fire in Handforth early this morning. Two fire engines attended the incident at Jubilee Court on Chelford Road just…
Wilmslow firefighters honoured for exemplary service
Friday 25th March 2016
Fri 25th Mar 2016

Wilmslow firefighters honoured for exemplary service

The dedication of two Wilmslow firefighters was officially recognised when they received The Long Service Good Conduct Medal for 20 years service with…
Witness appeal following accident on Alderley Edge Bypass
Thursday 24th March 2016
Thu 24th Mar 2016

Witness appeal following accident on Alderley Edge Bypass

Two cars were involved in an accident on the Alderley Edge Bypass on Wednesday, 23rd March. The collision involving a BMW and a Nissan Qashqai occurred…
Police no longer book on at Wilmslow station
Sunday 20th March 2016
Sun 20th Mar 2016
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Police no longer book on at Wilmslow station

Police Officers and PCSOs are no longer booking on at Wilmslow Station, although there will still be staff working there and the opening hours of the…
Cheshire Constabulary reaches 2000 officers
Thursday 17th March 2016
Thu 17th Mar 2016
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Cheshire Constabulary reaches 2000 officers

Cheshire Constabulary has put more than 2,000 officers on our streets, which is the largest number of officers the Constabulary has had on the books since…
Police warn residents to be vigilant following phone scam
Wednesday 16th March 2016
Wed 16th Mar 2016

Police warn residents to be vigilant following phone scam

Residents are being warned to be vigilant following reports of a scam involving bogus phone calls. In each of the cases the victims received a telephone…