Our Latest News
Save the date…Lancashire’s Crime Prevention Expo is back!
Friday, February 21, 2025
The event will be held at Blackpool Football Club and will run from 10 am until 3 pm on Wednesday 2nd April. Local businesses who are looking to protect assets and community members dedicated to improving safety are invited to drop in at any time.
Burnley shoplifter given three-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Thursday, February 20, 2025
A man from Burnley has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Daniel Shaw, 43, of Piccadilly Square, Burnley, has been given the CBO as a result of a shoplifting offences.
Illegal vapes and tobacco products worth over £5,000 seized from two Rossendale shops
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Illegal vapes and tobacco products with a value in the region of £5,000 have been seized from two Rossendale shops.
Appeal to identify witness after fatal Blackpool collision
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Following enquiries, we believe that a vehicle may have driven around the man, who was in the road prior to the collision.
We would like to speak to the driver of that vehicle, solely as a witness, to assist our enquiries.
Man sentenced to 30 years for rape and assaults
Wednesday, February 19, 2025
Howson was sentenced to a total of 30 years
Appeal for dashcam of van after Poulton collision
Tuesday, February 18, 2025
We're appealing for footage of the grey Ford Transit van between 11pm and 1am.
Man charged following death in Chorley
Monday, February 17, 2025
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Liam Slack, 34, of Langton Brow, Eccleston, has been charged with manslaughter.
Man arrested after van collides with pedestrians in Poulton-Le-Fylde
Sunday, February 16, 2025
A man has been arrested after we received the report of the collision on Breck Road, at around 12:50am this morning.
Man arrested after fatal Blackpool collision last Monday
Sunday, February 16, 2025
A man in his 70s was arrested after the fatal collision last Monday.
Further arrests after Poulton collision leaves man seriously injured
Sunday, February 16, 2025
Three people have been arrested following the collision on Breck Road this morning
Blackburn man jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
Friday, February 14, 2025
A prolific caller who repeatedly contacted Lancashire Police has been jailed. Gary Thomson, 44, of Mosley Street, Blackburn, was issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on the 29th January 2025 for making 67 calls to Lancashire Police Force Control Room over a three-month period in 2024.
Two men jailed for metal pole attack in Chorley
Friday, February 14, 2025
The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered serious head, facial and rib injuries when he was assaulted with a metal pole at a house in Chorley.
7600+ children in Lancashire have benefitted from Pol Ed since launch
Friday, February 14, 2025
271 schools in Lancashire have registered to Pol Ed with 221 inputs delivered to 7,640 children since launch.
Police Museum recognised at Lancashire Tourism Awards
Friday, February 14, 2025
The Lancashire Police Museum has been recognised for contributing to the local economy and the quality of life in Lancashire at this year’s Lancashire Tourism Awards.
Prison sentences for five men involved in cocaine supply network
Thursday, February 13, 2025
A covert operation by our Serious and Organised Crime Unit snared the gang who were involved in transporting cocaine into Preston and its onward distribution within the city and to Carnforth and Carlisle.
Continued appeal after man dies following Blackpool collision
Thursday, February 13, 2025
A man has died following the collision on Plymouth Road in Blackpool
Witness appeal after fatal collision in Blackpool
Tuesday, February 11, 2025
We are appealing for information after a man sadly died following a collision in Blackpool.
Burnley Police and DVSA work together during road safety enforcement operation
Friday, February 7, 2025
On the 6th February 2025, Burnley Police conducted a road safety enforcement operation supported by the DVSA with the aim of making the roads safer for everyone.
Appeal after serious collision on the M6 near Preston
Thursday, February 6, 2025
We received a report of a collision between an Iveco Daily Van and a Renault Heavy Tractor Artic HGV on the northbound carriageway of the M6, near to Bilsborrow.
Investigation into social media account hacking
Thursday, February 6, 2025
Enquiries are ongoing and a number of people have been arrested
East Lancashire officers and staff recognised at awards ceremony
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
17 individuals have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s East Division at the Divisional Commanders Commendation ceremony.
Rossendale Police seize illegal vapes and tobacco products during operation
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
A large quantity of illicit tobacco products has been seized during an operation carried out by the Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards on Friday 31st January 2025.
Hyndburn Police rally round to tackle neighbourhood issues
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Hyndburn Police were out in Great Harwood over January, tackling concerns the local community had raised to them. They carried out Operation Rally, a dedicated day of intensified action, focusing on the top priorities’ residents, visitors and businesses had identified in Hyndburn via Lancashire Talking.
Blackburn shoplifter given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Tuesday, February 4, 2025
Benjamin Wareing, 29, of Lockside, Blackburn, has been given the CBO as a result of a shoplifting offence.
