Man charged following robbery in Crewe

Monday, 22 April 2024 11:38

Officers investigating a robbery at a betting shop in Crewe have charged a man in relation to the incident.

Benjamin Hargreaves, 35, of Holmes Chapel Road, Holmes Chapel, was arrested on Thursday 18 April in Middlewich Road, Sandbach.

He has since been charged with robbery, criminal damage, and possession of a class B drug.

He appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday 20 April.

He has been remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court on Monday 20 May.

The charges relate to reports of a robbery at a betting shop in Market Street, Crewe, at 1.51pm on Thursday 18 April.

More from Local News

Appeal for information following fatal collision in Arclid

Police officers are appealing for witnesses and video footage following a fatal collision in Arclid.
£19k worth of illicit tobacco and cigarettes seized from retailers as part of force-wide day of action

As part of a day of intensified action targeting wanted criminals across the county, officers conducted a number of trading standards operations Chester, Northwich and Winsford, seizing a sizeable quantity of illegal products.
Congleton Pride’s St Patrick’s Day Quiz Night

Congleton Pride is inviting residents, local quiz teams, friends and families to come together for a lively and welcoming St Patrick’s Quiz Night on Monday 16th March at Radley & Co. at the Lion & Swan.
Man charged following thefts in Sandbach

A 35-year-old man has been charged with a number of offences following an investigation by Sandbach Beat Team.
Appeal for information following serious collision near Northwich

Police Officers are appealing for information following a serious collision near Northwich.
Appeal following collision in Haslington

Police Officers are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Haslington.
Prolific shoplifter banned from every retailer in Wilmslow town centre

A prolific shoplifter from Stockport has been banned from every retailer in Wilmslow town centre for five years under the terms of a Criminal Behaviour Order.
Application window now open for sponsors to apply for new primary school in Cheshire East

Cheshire East Council is inviting applications from academy trusts to run a new primary school which is being developed in Basford East, near Weston in Crewe, and has a targeted opening date of September 2028.
Four people charged following kidnap in Winsford

Detectives from Northwich CID have charged four people in relation to the kidnap of a man in Winsford.
Two people arrested for drugs offences after being stopped on the M56 by Cheshire officers

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply Class B Drugs after the Roads and Crime Team stopped a car on the M56 between junction 9 and 8 in Macclesfield.
Appeal for information following anti-social e-bike riding in Sandbach

Officers are investigating several reports of anti-social and dangerous riding of e-bikes in Sandbach.
The Old Vicarage Reopening

The Old Vicarage, in Northwich, has officially reopened its doors following a £72,000 refurbishment, awarded in July 2024, marking an exciting new chapter for the much‑loved community wellbeing hub.
Knutsford businessman prosecuted by council for operating without environmental permit

A Knutsford businessman and his company have been prosecuted for operating without an environmental permit and ordered to pay fines, orders and costs totalling nearly £395,000.
Cheshire East ‘Parking Saver’ offers discounts for regular parkers

Residents, businesses and commuters to Cheshire East are being encouraged to consider ‘Parking Saver’ – a discount permit scheme designed for anyone who regularly parks in the borough.
Men jailed for burglary series across Cheshire

Two men have been sentenced for their involvement in a series of burglaries across Cheshire.
Congleton Sets Its Sights on UK Town of Culture 2028

Congleton Town Council has announced plans to submit an expression of interest to become the UK Town of Culture 2028.
Drug dealer jailed following police stop check in Macclesfield

A man from Macclesfield has been jailed for drug dealing following a stop check in the town.
Two men jailed after cannabis farm discovered in Northwich

Two men have been jailed after local officers located a cannabis farm in a commercial premises in Rudheath.
Alsager anti-social behaviour hotspot property closed down by police

Congleton Beat Team have secured a closure order following reports of anti-social behaviour at a property in the town.
Council considers council tax increase of up to 9.99% to safeguard essential services

Cheshire East Council’s Finance Sub-Committee has recommended that the council increases council tax by up to 9.99 %, subject to government approval.