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Man charged after teenage boy stabbed in Preston | December 07, 2021

We have now charged Raymond Robinson, 44, of Crompton Place, Blackburn, with wounding with intent and possession of a knife in a public place. He is due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court this morning (Tuesday).

Sentence totalling 15 and a half years for man who raped children | December 07, 2021

Patrick McCann, 74, abused his victims in East Lancashire when they were 12 years old.

UPDATE: Arrests made in Operation Vanquish | December 07, 2021

Ten people have been arrested by police as part of a major operation aimed at cracking down on crime in Lancashire.

Officers executed 12 warrants at addresses in Blackpool, Fleetwood, Morecambe and Lancaster yesterday (Monday, December 6) and today (Tuesday, December 7) as part of Operation Vanquish.

UPDATE: Man charged following machete attack in Accrington | December 06, 2021

Martin Gilheaney, 21, of Duncan Square, Accrington, has since been charged with section 18 assault, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition. He is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court today (Monday, December 6th).

We are taking the fight to criminals as we launch a major new crime crackdown | December 06, 2021

Operation Vanquish will see us tackle the crime issues that matter most to our communities