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Woman charged with theft from stores in Preston and North Yorkshire

Monday, January 20, 2025

We have charged a woman following a string of shoplifting offences in Preston and North Yorkshire.

Appeal after man dies following Chorley collision

Monday, January 20, 2025

Our officers were called to the junction of Pall Mall and Coventry Street at 8.07am on Monday (13th January) following reports of a collision between a MAN (truck) van and a Suzuki 98CC motorcycle.

Tribute to loving family man who died in Burnley collision

Sunday, January 19, 2025

Malcolm Stewart Orme sadly died doing the job he loved on Thursday 16th January. Malc, aged 66, was a loving husband to Carol, dad to Kaylea, Nicola and Alex and an amazing grandad. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Four charged with high value theft in Preston

Friday, January 17, 2025

We have charged four people following a high value theft from a shop in Preston.

Woman charged with murder after family pay tribute to "kind hearted" mum

Friday, January 17, 2025

Janet Connor, 52, of Walmsley Close, Church, was yesterday charged with Zoe’s murder. Connor has been remanded to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court this morning.

Lancashire Police welcome 43 new officers to the force

Friday, January 17, 2025

The new recruits will now be heading out across the county to begin their careers serving and protecting the people of Lancashire.

Investigation launched after man's death

Friday, January 17, 2025

Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Anyone with information should contact us on 101

Assets totalling £28 million from gang of international bitcoin fraudsters

Friday, January 17, 2025

The fraud began in 2017 when James Parker from Blackpool discovered a glitch in an Australian crypto currency trading website which allowed him to steal money.

Skelmersdale man given 10-year sentence for sexual assaulting a woman

Thursday, January 16, 2025

David Bennett – a registered sex offender - filmed the sex assaults on his phone, with the victim having no recollection what had happened.

Murder investigation launched in Church

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Our officers were called to a ground floor flat in Walmsley Close at 12.25pm on Tuesday (14^th January 2025) following a concern for welfare call,

Man jailed for six years and six months for assaulting and coercive controlling Kiena Dawes

Thursday, January 16, 2025

Ryan Wellings was jailed for six years and six months for coercive controlling and assaulting Kiena Dawes.

Appeal after pedestrian seriously injured in Lancaster collision

Wednesday, January 15, 2025

At 5:39pm yesterday (14th January), we received a report of a collision between a Dacia Sandero car, and a pedestrian on the A6, at the junction with Sir John Fisher Drive.

Man found dead in Rivington identified

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

A man found dead in Rivington has been identified after a year-long investigation.

Former employee given suspended sentence for cyber crime

Tuesday, January 14, 2025

Samina Arshad remotely logged into the system of her ex-employer - an East Lancashire-based care company - twice in two days using the password of a senior manager.

Man dies following M6 collision

Monday, January 13, 2025

A man has died following the collision, and we’re appealing for any information or footage that could assist our enquiries.

Ryan Wellings found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour and assault

Monday, January 13, 2025

Ryan Wellings was found guilty of domestically abusing 23-year-old Kiena Dawes following a six-week trial at Preston Crown Court. 

Man jailed for trying to steal from a woman and a girl in Accrington

Friday, January 10, 2025

Paul Couldwell targeted a 40-year-old woman and a girl, aged 11, but was left empty-handed on both occasions.

Man arrested following burglaries in Preston

Thursday, January 9, 2025

We have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries in Preston.

Man charged with murder of Matthew Daulby in Ormskirk

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, 21-year-old Thomas Dures, of Whalley Drive, Aughton, was last night charged with Matthew’s murder.

More Than 300 Impaired Drivers Arrested This December

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

As part of Operation Limit Lancashire Police have arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, worryingly 24% more than last year.