Police & Fire

Car believed to have been set alight in the early hours
Monday 27th June 2022
Mon 27th Jun 2022

Car believed to have been set alight in the early hours

Firefighters were called to the report of a vehicle on fire on Colshaw Drive just before 4am on Saturday, 25th June. The crew used one hose reel jet and…
Two men arrested following investigation into theft of cooking oil
Wednesday 25th May 2022
Wed 25th May 2022

Two men arrested following investigation into theft of cooking oil

Two men have been arrested following a stop check on a car in Wilmslow. At around 1.45am on Wednesday 25 May, officers stopped a car on the A34 Ainslie…
Prolific offender prohibited from entering Wilmslow for five years
Tuesday 24th May 2022
Tue 24th May 2022

Prolific offender prohibited from entering Wilmslow for five years

A prolific offender has been ordered to continue to adhere to a strict Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for the next 10 years. Dale Simpson from Warrington…
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Have your say on police priorities for the local area
Wednesday 16th March 2022
Wed 16th Mar 2022

Have your say on police priorities for the local area

Cheshire Police has been trying to encourage local people to complete their 'Residents Voice' survey to give them a better idea of what people are most…
Faulty freezer causes bungalow fire in Wilmslow
Monday 21st February 2022
Mon 21st Feb 2022

Faulty freezer causes bungalow fire in Wilmslow

Five fire engines were called to a fire at a bungalow in Wilmslow in the early hours of Sunday morning. Crews from Wilmslow, Poynton, Knutsford, Cheadle…
Updated: Commissioner approves plans to increase police precept by 4.4%to boost officer numbers
Tuesday 1st February 2022
Tue 1st Feb 2022
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Updated: Commissioner approves plans to increase police precept by 4.4%to boost officer numbers

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has approved a budget that will increase the police precept – the part of council tax that…
Offenders burn door lock to gain entry
Friday 7th January 2022
Fri 7th Jan 2022

Offenders burn door lock to gain entry

Officers were called following reports of a burglary at an address on Bourne Street sometime between 1am and 4am on Thursday 6th January. It is believed…
Candle sparks dining room fire
Sunday 19th December 2021
Sun 19th Dec 2021

Candle sparks dining room fire

Firefighters were called to a fire at a house in Greenway in the early hours of this morning where a smoke alarm was sounding and a room was filling with…
Thieves threaten delivery driver before stealing his van
Friday 17th December 2021
Fri 17th Dec 2021

Thieves threaten delivery driver before stealing his van

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a robbery in Wilmslow. At around 12.15pm on Thursday 16th December, a delivery driver…
42-year-old man arrested following cannabis bust
Thursday 16th December 2021
Thu 16th Dec 2021

42-year-old man arrested following cannabis bust

Police arrested a man in Wilmslow this morning after seizing a quantity of cannabis. At around 8am on Thursday 16th December officers conducted a drugs…
Cheshire Police introduce sting cars to deter thieves
Friday 10th December 2021
Fri 10th Dec 2021

Cheshire Police introduce sting cars to deter thieves

Cheshire Police have introduced sting cars to their arsenal of assets to tackle car crime. The cars, which have forensic marking technology and trackers,…
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Man seriously assaulted at Wilmslow bar
Tuesday 7th December 2021
Tue 7th Dec 2021

Man seriously assaulted at Wilmslow bar

Detectives are appealing for witnesses to come forward following an assault at a bar in Wilmslow. At around 2am on Saturday 4th December a 52-year-old…
Christmas crackdown on burglaries following recent spate
Saturday 4th December 2021
Sat 4th Dec 2021
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Christmas crackdown on burglaries following recent spate

In the run up to Christmas, officers from Cheshire Police will be targeting burglars following a recent spate in eastern Cheshire. Operation Prancer will…
Two cars stolen from Wilmslow recovered in Manchester area
Thursday 2nd December 2021
Thu 2nd Dec 2021

Two cars stolen from Wilmslow recovered in Manchester area

Police were called to reports of a burglary at an address on Gravel Lane At 7pm on Saturday 27th November. The caller reported that sometime between 4.40pm…
Cartier watch stolen during mugging on Ferrari forecourt
Wednesday 1st December 2021
Wed 1st Dec 2021

Cartier watch stolen during mugging on Ferrari forecourt

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man had his watch stolen on the forecourt of the Ferrari garage in Wilmslow Road in Handforth. Two men approached…
Tool to help protect homes from burglaries to be rolled out in Cheshire
Tuesday 9th November 2021
Tue 9th Nov 2021

Tool to help protect homes from burglaries to be rolled out in Cheshire

A crime-fighting tool that helps protect homes from burglaries is being rolled out in Cheshire. The SelectaDNA forensic coding solution is placed inside…
Teenager injured in hit and run in Wilmslow town centre
Monday 8th November 2021
Mon 8th Nov 2021

Teenager injured in hit and run in Wilmslow town centre

A 17-year-old male was left injured after being hit by car which failed to stop in Wilmslow town centre. The teenager was crossing the road when he was…
25-year-old charged following Handforth burglary
Thursday 4th November 2021
Thu 4th Nov 2021

25-year-old charged following Handforth burglary

Detectives investigating a car and key burglary in Handforth have charged a man in connection with the incident. Oliver Mankey, of the Cottages, Newcastle-under-Lyme,…
Commissioner launches Police and Crime Plan
Monday 1st November 2021
Mon 1st Nov 2021
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Commissioner launches Police and Crime Plan

Police and Crime Commissioner for Cheshire, John Dwyer, has launched his Police and Crime Plan for 2021-24, setting out his priorities for policing, crime…
Increased police presence over Halloween
Tuesday 26th October 2021
Tue 26th Oct 2021

Increased police presence over Halloween

As Hallowe'en approaches, police officers are urging people to enjoy themselves safely this year, whilst doing so within the law. There will be an increased…