THE majority of areas across Warrington recorded next to no new coronavirus cases over the past week. This is according to an interactive map published on the Government’s online coronavirus dashboard which tracks Covid-19 cases in the community. Three or more new coronavirus infections were detected in nine areas of the borough, demonstrating the positive progress of the vaccination programme. The areas with the highest number of new cases only saw a maximum of six recorded over the most recent seven-day period – considerably less that the peak of the pandemic with little cause for concern. In total, coronavirus is virtually non-existent in 16 out of 25 areas in Warrington – the equivalent of approximately two thirds of the town.
A LOVESICK man set fire to his ex-girlfriend’s back garden in ‘drunken stupidity’ after failing to cope following their separation. Louis Smith caused more than £1,000 worth of damage after deliberately setting fire to garden furniture and children’s toys, also damaging the garden fence. The 34-year-old appeared to be sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court, which heard how this was the ‘last straw’ in a campaign of harassment that also consisted of threats. The defendant threatened to ‘slit the throat’ of his former partner, leaving her feeling afraid in her own home. Mike Stephenson, prosecuting, explained how Smith’s two-year relationship with his victim came to an end in October 2020, but the pair stayed in contact until the end of December.
The fire at Bewsey New Hall EVERY month, the Warrington Guardian takes a look back at some of the most shocking and bizarre crimes reported to police in the town over the past few weeks.
Here are seven such incidents from Warrington during April:
Arsonists target historic hall The historic Bewsey New Hall was targeted by arsonists on the evening of Wednesday, April 21. Three youths were reportedly spotted running away from the scene after the fire broke out at around 8pm. Fire damage could be seen to the exterior of the building, which dates back to the 1860s, the morning after the incident.
ONLY five areas of Warrington recorded three or more new coronavirus infections over the past week. This demonstrates the progress being made by the town’s vaccination programme, with a quarter of adult residents having received both doses. The areas with the highest number of new cases – Stockton Heath and Hillcliffe and Fairfield and Howley – only saw five recorded over the most recent seven-day period. This is a far cry from the height of the pandemic, with some areas seeing outbreaks of more than 80 cases in a week. In total, coronavirus is virtually non-existent in 20 out of 25 areas in Warrington – the equivalent of 80 per cent of the town.
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