Police helicopter seen over Elworth in Sandbach after reports of man armed with a weapon

By The Editor 11th Jul 2025

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Local News by The Editor 11th Jul 2025

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The police helicopter and armed police joined a search in Elworth last night after reports of a man armed with a weapon. (Photo: Alissa Cook-Gray)

Residents living in the Elworth area of Sandbach hear the police helocopter circling round last night (Thursday).

Armed police were called to help local police carry out a search of the area.

A spokesperson from Cheshire Police said: "At around 8.55pm on Thursday 10 July, police were called to reports of a man armed with a weapon on Lightley Close, Sandbach.

"Local officers attended, supported by firearms and the Police helicopter, and conducted a search of the area.

"There was no trace of anything suspicious, and no arrests were made."

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