Man charged following firearms deployment in Crewe

Thursday, 9 October 2025 18:01

A man has been charged after firearms officers were deployed to an incident in Crewe.

At around 4pm on Monday 6th October, police were called to reports of a man, possibly in possession of a weapon, at an address on Nantwich Road.

Officers attended and two men were arrested at the address.

Following questioning, Thomas Duffy of Stalbridge Road in Crewe, has since been charged with affray and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 56-year-old has since been remanded in custody to appear at Chester Crown Court on Wednesday 5th November.

A 44-year-old man from Crewe was also arrested and has since been released on bail, pending enquiries.

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