Police & Fire

Cheshire Police judged fair and ethical but let down by stop and search
Thursday 11th February 2016
Thu 11th Feb 2016
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Cheshire Police judged fair and ethical but let down by stop and search

A report published today (Thursday 11th February) by Her Majesty's Inspector of Constabulary focuses on how 'legitimate' a police force is at keeping…
Cheshire Police to increase precept by 3.2%
Friday 5th February 2016
Fri 5th Feb 2016
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Cheshire Police to increase precept by 3.2%

Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer has agreed a 3.2% (10p per week) increase in the police precept for 2016/17 which will enable him to add an…
Armed robbers strike at Handforth store
Thursday 28th January 2016
Thu 28th Jan 2016

Armed robbers strike at Handforth store

Shortly after 10.30pm on Wednesday, 27th January, two men entered a store in Handforth and threatened staff with a knife. It is believed they entered…
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Nearly 500 arrests for drug driving
Tuesday 26th January 2016
Tue 26th Jan 2016

Nearly 500 arrests for drug driving

Since the introduction of the Drug Drive Law in March 2015, Cheshire Police have arrested nearly 500 people for drug driving. The majority of those arrested…
19% drop in burglaries across Cheshire
Saturday 23rd January 2016
Sat 23rd Jan 2016
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19% drop in burglaries across Cheshire

According to data released by the Office of National Statistics this week, Cheshire Constabulary recorded the fifth largest reduction in crime across…
Firefighters extinguish kitchen fire on Prescott Road
Thursday 21st January 2016
Thu 21st Jan 2016

Firefighters extinguish kitchen fire on Prescott Road

Fire crews were called to a property on Prescott Road in Wilmslow this evening (Thursday 21st January) where there was a report of a kitchen fire. One…
Police crackdown on drug drivers
Saturday 16th January 2016
Sat 16th Jan 2016

Police crackdown on drug drivers

Cheshire Police are continuing to tackle drivers who take drugs and drive, as we enter the new year. During the month of December 252 people were arrested…
Police clamp down on drivers using mobile phones
Sunday 10th January 2016
Sun 10th Jan 2016
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Police clamp down on drivers using mobile phones

Despite warnings on the dangers of being distracted by mobile phones while driving, people continue to drive around Cheshire staring at their knees instead…
Police arrest 830 offenders over festive period
Saturday 9th January 2016
Sat 9th Jan 2016

Police arrest 830 offenders over festive period

Christmas and New Year are a time for family, friends and celebrating but while many of us were letting our hair down, and tucking into our Christmas…
Cheshire Chiefs to hold webchat on hate crime
Thursday 7th January 2016
Thu 7th Jan 2016
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Cheshire Chiefs to hold webchat on hate crime

Cheshire Constabulary will be hosting a webchat with the Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Police & Crime Commissioner John Dwyer on Thursday 14th January…
Warning after spate of burglaries in December
Monday 4th January 2016
Mon 4th Jan 2016

Warning after spate of burglaries in December

Police are warning residents to be vigilant following a recent spate of burglaries. There has been 16 burglaries in the Wilmslow and Alderley Edge area…
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Police launch criminal investigation into Council's awarding of contracts
Monday 4th January 2016
Mon 4th Jan 2016
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Police launch criminal investigation into Council's awarding of contracts

Police have launched a criminal investigation into Cheshire East Council's awarding of contracts to a company which is run by the council leader's physiotherapist,…
Increased reports of anti-social behaviour in town car park
Sunday 3rd January 2016
Sun 3rd Jan 2016
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Increased reports of anti-social behaviour in town car park

Police have received an increase in the number of complaints about anti-social behaviour in one of the town centre car parks. As a result officers have…
Plans for Lacey Green community groups to work together
Saturday 2nd January 2016
Sat 2nd Jan 2016

Plans for Lacey Green community groups to work together

The Police have been working with various community groups within the Lacey Green area with the intention of creating a Working Together Group. PCSO Jim…
Chief Constable of Cheshire receives New Year’s honour
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015

Chief Constable of Cheshire receives New Year’s honour

Cheshire's Chief Constable, Simon Byrne, has today (Thursday, 31st December) received the Queens Police Medal (QPM) in the New Year's Honours list. He…
More than 100 wanted offenders arrested
Thursday 31st December 2015
Thu 31st Dec 2015

More than 100 wanted offenders arrested

Almost 120 people have been arrested in a week as part of Operation Hatay 6. The policing operation, which was resurrected over the Christmas period,…
Operation is giving wanted offenders a Blue Christmas
Tuesday 22nd December 2015
Tue 22nd Dec 2015

Operation is giving wanted offenders a Blue Christmas

A policing operation aiming to round up outstanding and wanted offenders has had a successful start. Cheshire Police have resurrected Operation Hatay…
Police advise how to stay safe whilst celebrating the festive period
Friday 18th December 2015
Fri 18th Dec 2015

Police advise how to stay safe whilst celebrating the festive period

With Christmas being just around the corner, many people will be hitting the town for the Christmas party season. Cheshire Police are encouraging you…
One for the road, won’t hurt, will it?
Friday 18th December 2015
Fri 18th Dec 2015
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One for the road, won’t hurt, will it?

With Christmas a week away, Cheshire Police are warning people not to get carried away with the festivities. Mulled wine, eggnog, a cheeky drink with…
Police reviewing whether Council's physio contracts needs investigating
Thursday 17th December 2015
Thu 17th Dec 2015
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Police reviewing whether Council's physio contracts needs investigating

Cheshire Police are looking into Cheshire East Council's awarding of contracts to Core Fit Ltd, which is run by the council leader's physiotherapist Amanda…