Police & Fire

Overall crime in Cheshire drops during lockdown but domestic abuse increases significantly
Saturday 16th May 2020
Sat 16th May 2020

Overall crime in Cheshire drops during lockdown but domestic abuse increases significantly

Whilst overall crime in Cheshire has dropped by nearly 35% since April 1st, compared with the same period last year, there have been 450 domestic abuse…
Appeal following arson attack at Alderley Edge restaurant
Monday 11th May 2020
Mon 11th May 2020
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Appeal following arson attack at Alderley Edge restaurant

Detectives investigating an arson attack at a Chinese restaurant in Alderley Edge are appealing for information from members of the public. The YU restaurant…
Arson investigation into restaurant fire
Sunday 10th May 2020
Sun 10th May 2020
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Arson investigation into restaurant fire

An investigation is underway into a fire at a restaurant on Wilmslow Road in Alderley Edge which is believed to have been started deliberately. Firefighters…
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Firefighters called to bin fire in the early hours
Thursday 7th May 2020
Thu 7th May 2020

Firefighters called to bin fire in the early hours

Firefighters were called following reports of a fire in the open on Picton Drive in the early hours of this morning. On arrival just after 1am the crew…
Crews called to fire in conservatory on Hawthorn Street
Tuesday 5th May 2020
Tue 5th May 2020

Crews called to fire in conservatory on Hawthorn Street

Firefighters were called following reports of a fire at a property on Hawthorn Street on Monday, 4th May. On arrival just before 10pm the crew found a…
Police warn of 'recent rise' in car thefts
Friday 1st May 2020
Fri 1st May 2020

Police warn of 'recent rise' in car thefts

Detectives are urging motorists to vigilant following a spate of keyless car thefts. Over the past two months four cars have been stolen in the area,…
Firefighters urge residents not to use sky lanterns following near miss
Wednesday 29th April 2020
Wed 29th Apr 2020
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Firefighters urge residents not to use sky lanterns following near miss

Cheshire firefighters are warning people about the dangers of sky lanterns following a near miss. Over recent weeks there has been a number of social…
New operation launched to help protect Cheshire during coronavirus pandemic
Tuesday 28th April 2020
Tue 28th Apr 2020
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New operation launched to help protect Cheshire during coronavirus pandemic

A new operation has been launched by the Special Constabulary in Cheshire to help protect people during the coronavirus pandemic. The force-wide operation…
Firefighters tackle spate of deliberate fires in Dean Road area
Monday 27th April 2020
Mon 27th Apr 2020

Firefighters tackle spate of deliberate fires in Dean Road area

Firefighters are urging people not to start fires as they are taking up their vital resources which are already stretched due to the current coronavirus…
Burglars target local homes during coronavirus crisis
Thursday 23rd April 2020
Thu 23rd Apr 2020
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Burglars target local homes during coronavirus crisis

Burglars are continuing to target homes in Cheshire despite the current coronavirus crisis, particularly in the Macclesfield area. In the space of a week…
Wilmslow man detained indefinitely after unlawfully killing his girlfriend in Handforth
Tuesday 21st April 2020
Tue 21st Apr 2020

Wilmslow man detained indefinitely after unlawfully killing his girlfriend in Handforth

A 44-year-old man who was found to have unlawfully killed his girlfriend in Handforth has been detained indefinitely under the Metal Health Act. Wilmslow…
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Cheshire Police urge residents to stay at home as lockdown is extended
Saturday 18th April 2020
Sat 18th Apr 2020

Cheshire Police urge residents to stay at home as lockdown is extended

The people of Cheshire are being reminded to stay at home as the fight against coronavirus continues. As the country moves into a fifth week of restrictions…
Put your questions on coronavirus to chief constable
Tuesday 14th April 2020
Tue 14th Apr 2020

Put your questions on coronavirus to chief constable

Members of the public are being invited to ask the chief constable questions about the police response to the pandemic in Cheshire. Each week, Cheshire's…
Fire crews called to outbuilding fire in Wilmslow
Friday 10th April 2020
Fri 10th Apr 2020

Fire crews called to outbuilding fire in Wilmslow

Firefighters from Wilmslow and Cheadle were called to a fire at an outbuilding in Wilmslow on Thursday, 9th April. Fire engines from Wilmslow and Cheadle…
Helpdesk to open in Wilmslow for residents who have no other way of reporting crime
Thursday 9th April 2020
Thu 9th Apr 2020
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Helpdesk to open in Wilmslow for residents who have no other way of reporting crime

A helpdesk will be open at Wilmslow Police Station for residents who have no other means of reporting crime during the lockdown. A total of 16 police…
Wheelie bin set on fire in children's play area
Thursday 9th April 2020
Thu 9th Apr 2020

Wheelie bin set on fire in children's play area

Firefighters were called to a report of a fire involving a wheelie bin in a park in Tilston Walk, Wilmslow shortly after 10am on Wednesday, 8th April.…
Drugs left behind as group flee after flouting rules to play football
Sunday 5th April 2020
Sun 5th Apr 2020
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Drugs left behind as group flee after flouting rules to play football

Police officers attended Total Fitness in Handforth this afternoon (Sunday, 5th April) after receiving reports that a group were playing football on the…
Fire services urges residents to scrap garden fires during coronavirus lockdown
Tuesday 31st March 2020
Tue 31st Mar 2020
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Fire services urges residents to scrap garden fires during coronavirus lockdown

Fire officers are warning residents not to light fires in their gardens during the coronavirus lock down.In seven days, since March 23rd, firefighters…
31-year-old man jailed following serious assault
Monday 30th March 2020
Mon 30th Mar 2020

31-year-old man jailed following serious assault

A 31-year-old has been jailed for seriously assaulting an older man in Crewe. Danny Stockton, of Abbey Place, Crewe, was living in Wilmslow when the incident…
Police plea to those breaking the exercise rules during lockdown
Sunday 29th March 2020
Sun 29th Mar 2020
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Police plea to those breaking the exercise rules during lockdown

Cheshire Police are pleading with the public to obey the exercise rules during the coronavirus lockdown as many local residents are continuing to travel.…