Woman sentenced after stealing more than £30,000 from vulnerable pensioner
A woman from Tarporley who admitted defrauding an 84-year-old pensioner out of more than £30,000 has been sentenced. Josie McLachlan appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Friday 17 November where she was sentenced to two years in prison, suspended for two years. The 48-year-old, of High Street, Tarporley, had previously pleaded guilty to fraud by […]
Funding secured to increase safety and protect women
Funding has been secured by Merseyside’s Police Commissioner to improve safety and protect women and girls in three areas blighted by crime and anti-social behaviour. The Police and Crime Commissioner’s successful bid into the fifth round of the Government’s Safer Streets Fund will see a total of £912,766 awarded to three projects across Merseyside aimed […]
Manchester wins bid to host WOMEX international music convention in October 2024
Live concerts will take place at venues across the city International music convention WOMEX will be coming to Manchester next year after the city won its bid to host the prestigious global event on behalf of the UK and Ireland next autumn, 23-27 October 2024. WOMEX – Worldwide Music Expo – is the most international […]
Report by Counter Terrorism Policing North West published into the explosion outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital in November 2021
Report by Counter Terrorism Policing North West published into the explosion outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital in November 2021Following the conclusion of the investigation into the terrorist incident outside the Liverpool Women’s Hospital on Remembrance Sunday in 2021, Counter Terrorism Policing North West (CTPNW) today published a report of key findings. On the morning of […]
Appeal after woman, 85, assaulted in her home during burglary
Police are appealing for information after a burglary in Oakwood Road, Romiley at around 7.30pm on Thursday 28th September. An 85-year-old woman was confronted in her house by a man, and was punched. The victim is currently receiving treatment for her injuries, which fortunately are not thought to be serious. The attacker is described as […]
One year on from landmark Women’s Night time Safety Charter Council looks back on progress made
It has been one year since Manchester City Council launched its Women’s Night-time Safety Charter. This groundbreaking approach to promoting women’s safety aimed to raise awareness about the danger and difficulties faced by women when navigating the city’s night-time economy. This was a bold approach but 12 months on, it is clear that this programme […]
Woman sentenced to 16 years for murder of Dylan Bacon in Old Swan
A woman has been sentenced to 16 years for the murder of Dylan Bacon in Old Swan last year. On 14 March 2022 police were called to Rock Grove and found Dylan Bacon in the street with serious injuries. Officers administered CPR but he was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. A post mortem found the cause of […]
Murder investigation launched following death of woman in Warrington
Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the death of a woman in Warrington. At around 9.40am today, Tuesday 29 August, officers were called to reports of a domestic incident at an address on Phoenix Place, Warrington. Police and paramedics attended and found that a 48-year-old woman has been seriously assaulted outside her home. Sadly, […]
Can you help police locate a missing female from Tameside?
Lidia Lupu, 17, was last seen at Crown Point North Shopping Park, Worthington Way in Denton, Tameside on Tuesday 15 August 2023. Lidia is described as a Romanian female, 5ft 2 of slim build with dark red shoulder-length hair. She has a beauty spot on her nose and wears braces on her teeth. Lidia was […]
Cheshire Constabulary release eye-opening videos to shine a light on harmful sexual harassment behaviours
Cheshire Constabulary is releasing two eye-opening videos to shine a light on the impact of harmful sexual harassment behaviours in a bid to make Cheshire’s streets even safer. The release forms part of the Constabulary’s impactive and thought-provoking ‘No More Excuses’ campaign which aims to tackle the issue of violence against women and girls. Sexual […]