News - November
Court bans fires on TH Smith site
November 02, 2017
The Contempt of Court Order will last for six months and any breach is punishable by up to two years in prison.
Boy injured in collision
November 03, 2017
The boy was riding his bike across Romney Walk at shortly before 4pm yesterday (Thursday, November 2nd) when he was struck by a Saab 9-3 estate.
Serious collison in Blackburn
November 04, 2017
At about 11.45pm yesterday (Friday, November 3rd) a white Audi A3 was seen by a police patrol on Whalley New Road and made off from officers. A short time later the Audi was seen by a second police patrol driving at speed and again made off. There was no pursuit.
Appeal to trace missing couple
November 04, 2017
John Davis, 38, and Meredith Cassidy, 30, were last seen at an address in Bury on October 31st,
Average speed cameras now live on B6232 Grane Road, Haslingden
November 06, 2017
NEW average speed cameras have gone live today on the B6232 Grane Road
Armed robbery at pub
November 06, 2017
At shortly before midnight a call was received saying a group of at least four men had attacked the Hand and Dagger pub at Treales. The men were wearing balaclavas and were armed with machetes.
Woman injured by thrown firework
November 06, 2017
The 23 year old woman was at a community event on Cedar Street, Blackburn when she was struck by a firework thrown by a group of youths.
Appeal after armed raid at Walmer Bridge convenience store
November 07, 2017
We are looking for masked raiders who robbed a store in Walmer Bridge with machetes.
Appeal to find wanted men
November 07, 2017
The five men, all from the West of the county, have been outstanding for some time and are wanted in connection with domestic assaults and other offences.
Missing man found
November 08, 2017
Russ Pennie, 50, went missing from an address in Lancaster but has been found
Your chance to surrender unwanted firearms
November 08, 2017
People in Lancashire are being urged to hand in guns and ammunition as part of a nation-wide firearms surrender.
Robbery at Chorley store
November 08, 2017
At about 8.30pm last night (Tuesday, November 7th) a man went into Singh Costcutters, Harpers Lane and threatened the lone shop assistant with knives demanding money and cigarettes.
Lancashire among most efficient as police expected to do more with less
November 09, 2017
As demand for the police service rises and Government funding falls Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner has welcomed the 'good' grading from national policing inspectors
Fatal collision on Burnley Road East Rossendale
November 11, 2017
We are appealing for information following a fatal collision, Friday night on Burnley Road East, Rossendale.
New rural crime vehicles rolled out across the county
November 13, 2017
A powerful fleet of off-road vehicles is being rolled out across Lancashire to help police tackle rural crime.
Man injured in collision
November 16, 2017
The incident happened at around 3.15pm across from Ribble Vets on Liverpool Road, Penwortham when a red Volkswagen Golf has mounted the pavement and collided with a 34 year old local man.
Specialist training in Preston for Swedish officers
November 16, 2017
Eight customs officers become first to undertake specialist training through Lancashire Forensic Science Academy.
New images in robbery investigation
November 16, 2017
Detectives have released new images following a robbery at a Leyland store.
Child Sexual Exploitation Awareness Week 2017 focuses on prevention and education
November 17, 2017
This week we have been raising awareness across the county of child sexual exploitation.
Operation Vault will crack down on robberies in the festive season
November 20, 2017
Operation Vault will focus on travelling criminals coming to Lancashire to target ATMs, cash in transit and commercial premises.
Preston Police launch next phase of ‘Operation Nexus’ to target and disrupt organised crime
November 20, 2017
A third phase of Operation Nexus has been launched today (Monday 20th November) aimed at disrupting organised crime in the City and surrounding areas.
Appeal after knifepoint robbery in Penwortham
November 21, 2017
We are appealing for information following an armed robbery in which a shopkeeper had a machete held to his neck.
Man summonsed to appear at court
November 22, 2017
Trevor Sinclair, 44, of Victory Boulevard, Lytham, is summonsed for alleged offences of Driving while Unfit through Drink, Assault on a Police Officer, Section 4a Racially Aggravated Public Order, Failing to Provide a specimen for analysis, criminal damage and disorderly conduct in a police station.
Witness appeal after serious assault in Haslingden
November 22, 2017
A 28-year-old man is recovering following a serious assault on Cross Street North, Haslingden, yesterday (Tuesday 21st November).
Man arrested under the Terrorism Act
November 22, 2017
At around 11:15 this morning, Wednesday 22 November 2017, a 31-year-old man was arrested under section 40 (1) (b) of the Terrorism act 2000 – concerned in the commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism.
Average speed cameras to be enforced – A675 Belmont South
November 22, 2017
The last section of average speed cameras on the A675 Belmont will go live from 24/11/17.
Flood warning for Lancaster
November 22, 2017
The Environment Agency has issued a flood warning for the Burrow Beck area of Lancaster.
Flooding in Galgate and Preesall
November 22, 2017
Residents in Galgate and Preesall are being warned to be prepared for flooding.
Flooding latest
November 23, 2017
Heavy rainfall caused localised flooding and led to major disruption overnight.
Preston Police Piloting New Technology
November 23, 2017
Lancashire Police is one of only two UK forces to pilot a new mobile app that is aimed at improving the way we work together with our communities.
Two men charged in connection with Burnley attempted armed robbery
November 24, 2017
Two men have been charged in connection with an attempted armed robbery near to a supermarket ATM in Burnley last Saturday (18th November).
Appeal after fatal RTC in Wilpshire
November 25, 2017
We are appealing for information after a man died in a RTC in Wilpshire this morning (Saturday November 25).
Robbery at Booths in Fulwood
November 25, 2017
We are appealing for information following a robbery at Booths supermarket in Sharoe Green Lane, Fulwood.
FOUND: Urgent appeal for missing Burnley girl
November 28, 2017
The missing 12-year-old girl from Burnley has been found safe and well in Burnley.
Seven arrests in modern slavery investigation
November 29, 2017
We have today arrested seven people as part of an investigation into human trafficking across Lancashire, Bedfordshire, Northampton and Greater Manchester.
Twenty arrested following third phase of ‘Operation Nexus’
November 29, 2017
TWENTY PEOPLE from Preston have been arrested as part of the third phase of ‘Operation Nexus’ which was launched last week.
UPDATE: Man charged in connection with Fulwood burglary
November 29, 2017
A man was charged yesterday (Thursday 30th November) in connection with a burglary which happened in Fulwood earlier this week.
Campaign launched to raise awareness amongst students about rape and sexual assault
November 30, 2017
LANCASHIRE Police have launched a campaign to raise awareness amongst students about rape and sexual assault.
UPDATE: one arrest made in appeal to trace men following violent shop robbery
December 01, 2017
DETECTIVES have arrested a wanted man following a violent shop robbery in Leyland.
Seven charged with human trafficking offences
December 01, 2017
Six men and a woman have been charged with human trafficking offences after a string of raids across four counties.
Over 100 guns taken off Lancashire’s streets
December 01, 2017
In total, 115 firearms and several hundred rounds of ammunition were handed into Lancashire Constabulary during a two-week surrender, where police forces across the country urged people to ‘give up the gun’.