Officers investigating shoplifting in Knutsford release CCTV image
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with a shoplifting incident in Knutsford. At around 6.39pm on Saturday 24 February, an unknown man entered the Booths store on Stanley Road, Knutsford. The man proceeded to take around £340 worth of alcohol and then left the […]
Appeal for witnesses following assault in Congleton
Officers investigating reports of an assault in a park in Congleton are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. On Saturday 24 February, it was reported that a 26-year-old woman had been assaulted in Congleton Park by two known women. This is believed to have taken place at some time between 3pm and 4pm. She […]
THE BROW COMMUNITY CLEAN UP
Halton Borough Council, in partnership with Plus Dane Housing and working with Halton Veterans has organised a Community Clean-Up event in The Brow. The Clean-up event will take place on Friday 15th March. Volunteers from the Veterans Group along with officers from Plus Dane and Halton Borough Council will be meeting in the area opposite […]
Man jailed for possession of indecent images of children
A man who was found with indecent images of children on his devices has been jailed. Christopher Hall, 56, of Widgeon Close, Poynton, previously pleaded guilty to possession of indecent images and videos of children, making indecent images of children, possession of extreme pornographic images, possession of prohibited images of a child, and distribution of […]
MURIEL J PREECE MBE – A TRAILBLAZER WHO INSPIRED GENERATIONS OF WOMEN
Halton Borough Council unveils its new ceremony suite, dedicated to the memory of a remarkable woman, Muriel J Preece MBE, on International Women’s Day, 8th March 2024. Muriel was the first woman to be elected to important public office at Runcorn and who offered a distinguished record of service to the town and to the […]
Northwich ‘Mini Cops’ taught first aid
School children in Northwich have been taught first aid as part of the Mini Cops scheme. The budding young recruits from Rudheath Primary Academy work with their local PCSOs throughout the school year, helping to deliver important messages about road safety, littering, and vandalism, among other topics. As part of the scheme, PCSOs wanted to […]
Man arrested and drugs seized following Cheshire Police pursuit
Officers from Cheshire Roads and Crime Unit have arrested a man and seized a large quantity of illegal drugs following a pursuit. At around 5.30pm on Tuesday 5 March, officers attempted to stop white Mercedes Sprinter van on the M56 near Warrington in Cheshire. The vehicle failed to stop and made off at speed. Officers […]
Appeal for witnesses following burglary in Congleton
Officers investigating a burglary in Congleton are appealing for any witnesses to come forward. On Friday 2 February, a caller reported that a large amount of jewellery had been stolen from Victoria Mills Antiques in Foundry Bank, Congleton. The incident is believed to have occurred at some time between 4.30am and 6am. Enquiries in relation […]
TRAINEES ARE ON THE RIGHT PATHWAY TO TEACHING
Halton’s Adult Learning team is currently training the next generation of tutors as part of the Pathways to Teaching programme, funded by the Liverpool City Region Combined Authority. Halton Borough Council is in its second year of co-ordinating the programme on behalf of the Combined Authority. Following the success of year one of the project, […]
Wilmslow man jailed for grooming and raping teenager
A Wilmslow man has been jailed for grooming and raping a teenage girl. Jake O’Neil, 33, from Dairybrook Grove, Wilmslow was convicted on eight charges, including rape, attempted rape, child abduction, grooming, and four counts of penetration, by a jury at Chester Crown Court on Friday 5 January. He appeared at Chester Crown Court on […]