CHESHIRE Police will host a webchat about rural crime.

Chief Constable Simon Byrne and Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner John Dwyer will be available to answer questions on Monday, November 16, from 7pm until 8.30pm.

The force has just finished its ‘100 Days of Rural Crime’ campaign to raise awareness of rural crime and what police are doing to try to tackle it.

The campaign covered a range of issues, including badger baiting, theft of farm machinery, poaching, night hawking and speed enforcement on rural roads.

The webchat is an ideal opportunity to ask further questions about what officers are doing keep our rural communities safe.

A police spokesman said: “This is a rare opportunity to have direct contact with the two most influential men in your police force, from the comfort of your own home.

“We want to hear from members of our rural communities about whether you feel you were aware of the rural campaign, whether it effectively tackled issues or any other feedback you might have.

“We also want to know whether there are any particular issues in this area that weren’t covered that our specialist officers can assist with.”

You can get involved in the webchat by visiting cheshire.police.uk/ruralchat or through Twitter using #ruralchat.

Alternatively, questions can be sent in advance by emailing website@cheshire.pnn.police.uk