Man, 52, charged with possession of offensive weapon in Crewe

By Ryan Parker 20th Aug 2026

Local News by Ryan Parker 20th Aug 2026

A man has been charged with the possession of an offensive weapon, following a stop search in the West End of Crewe.

On Saturday 15 August, Cheshire Police sighted a male "acting suspiciously" in the Derby Street area.

At around 2.45pm, officers arrested the male after a selection of weapons were located during a search, including a hammer and bladed article.

Stephen Crimes, of no fixed abode, has since been charged and will appear at Crewe Magistrates' court on Monday 14 September.

A Cheshire Police spokesperson told Nub News: "Stephen Crimes, of no fixed abode, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

"The 52-year-old will appear at Crewe Magistrates' Court on Monday 14 September.

"The charge relates to a man in possession of a hammer, saw and pole in Derby Street, Crewe, on Saturday 15 August."

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