Crime alert

9 April 2009  

/>A group of men armed with baseball bats and knives entered Tony Wilson’s house near Northwich, Cheshire, at 10pm on Monday (6th April) through a back d

/>The 51-year-old’s wife and nineteen-year old daughter were subjected to threats and all three were forcibly restrained by the men, each having their hands tied toget

/>The men stole cash and jewellery. Tony’s wife eventually escaped by jumping from a first floor window and raising the alarm with neighbours. The intruders fled before police arri

/>Tony (pictured) recently attracted industry headlines by speaking out on behalf of the aftermarket to condemn government plans for a car scrappage scheme designed to stimulate demand for new vehic

/>A representative of the Wilson family has issued a statement saying: “Tony and his family would like to thank the police and support services who have been dealing with the incident and the many people who have sent their good wishes and messages of suppo

/>Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed people or cars in the area around the time of the incident and to anyone who has any information related to the incid

/>To contact Northwich CID, call 0845 458 0000 or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555