News - December
Burnley man wanted
December 03, 2018
Have you seen wanted Kevin King Yates, 25, from Burnley?
We want to speak to him in relation to a burglary at a house on Wensley Close where some car keys and a mountain bike were stolen on Friday, November 9th, as well as dangerous driving and failing to stop in Padiham.
update: Appeal launched to find missing Burnley man
December 03, 2018
Missing David has been found safe and well
Update: Woman sought after racially motivated assault in Nelson
December 04, 2018
Following our appeal to trace a woman after a Nelson mother was subjected to racist abuse and had a cigarette thrown at her, someone has come forward and we will be speaking to her in due course.
Man jailed for drugs offence
December 04, 2018
On Thursday 2nd August 2018 Officers from the Targeted Crime Team intercepted a vehicle travelling from Bradford into Lancashire believed to be transporting Class A drugs. The vehicle, a black VW Golf, travelled from Bradford through Colne and was eventually located in Townley Park, Burnley.
Detectives investigating series of robberies
December 04, 2018
Officers are probing four robberies in the town which all took place yesterday (Monday, December 3rd) and they believe at least two of the offences are linked.
Cyclist seriously injured in collision
December 05, 2018
The cyclist was riding along Bay Gateway, heading away from Heysham Port, at about 6.30pm yesterday (December 4th) when he was involved in a collision with a Renault flatbed truck.
Man injured in Accrington collision
December 06, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision on the A56 at Accrington yesterday (Wednesday 5 December).
VIDEO: Tackling serious crime in Lancashire
December 06, 2018
A new campaign targeting four areas of serious crime has been launched by Lancashire Police ahead of Christmas.
Operation Sorbus, led by the force’s Tactical Operations (TacOps) team, will focus on tackling cash-in-transit robberies, cash machine thefts, drink and drug drivers and ‘Hanoi’ burglaries, where expensive or high-powered vehicles are stolen from homes.
Investigation underway after man suffers injuries
December 06, 2018
The man, 22, was found at shortly before 2.30pm yesterday (Wednesday, December 5th) by a member of the public
Man who died in M55 collision named
December 07, 2018
A man who sadly died after a collision on the M55 has been named.
Appeal after serious collision
December 08, 2018
The incident happened at about 9.30pm yesterday (Friday, December 7th) on Crossland Road North, St Annes when a 54 year old man crossing the road was struck by a Ford Focus
Two seriously injured in collision
December 08, 2018
The collision happened at about 10.10am today (Saturday, December 8th)
Murder investigation launched
December 09, 2018
Officers were called at about 1.20am today (Sunday, December 9th) to reports of a stabbing on Broomfield Road in the town.
Manhunt underway after murder in Fleetwood
December 09, 2018
Officers are looking for Mr Derbyshire and are appealing for the public’s help to try to find him but are warning he should not be approached.
Detectives investigating a murder have arrested a man
December 09, 2018
Stephen Derbyshire, 33, of Fleetwood, was detained this afternoon (Sunday, December 9th) at an address in the town following a public appeal to help trace him. He has been arrested on suspicion of murder.
Appeal launched to find wanted man
December 10, 2018
Have you seen Pappy Connors? We want to speak to him in connection with a rape investigation in Morecambe.
Connors is wanted after a woman reported being sexually assaulted at an address off Oxcliffe Road sometime between April 27 and May 4.
UPDATE: Pair seriously injured in Clitheroe collision
December 11, 2018
A woman has died following a collision in Clitheroe.
Around 2.30pm on December 3 a blue Honda Jazz car and a white Ford Transit van were involved in a collision on Whalley Road.
Arrests and charges in Blackpool ‘county lines’ drugs supply investigation
December 11, 2018
Eight men and two women were arrested in three days of raids aimed at tackling county lines drugs gangs.
Knifepoint robbery at Morecambe garage
December 11, 2018
Detectives have released CCTV images following a knifepoint robbery at a Morecambe fuel station.
Preston man jailed for mother's murder
December 11, 2018
A Preston man has been jailed for life for the murder of his mother.
Two further arrests in police investigation
December 11, 2018
Detectives investigating allegations of mistreatment and neglect at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have arrested two more people.
Police were contacted by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust on November 8 after concerns were raised about the care provided to some patients.
Garstang man missing
December 12, 2018
We are appealing for information about a missing Garstang man.
Thomas Roething-Cook was last seen in the town around 5.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, December 11) and is believed to have travelled to Lancaster.
Vietnamese drugs gang sentenced
December 12, 2018
Members of a Vietnamese gang which made hundreds of thousands of pounds in a sophisticated cannabis farm operation operating across the north west have been jailed for over 35 years.
Pair wanted in Blackpool county lines drugs investigation
December 12, 2018
Have you seen these men? We want to speak to Christian Cook, 19 and James Dickson, 29, originally from the Manchester area as part of an on-going investigation into ‘county lines’ drugs gangs operating in Blackpool.
Witness appeal after Burnley robbery
December 12, 2018
We are appealing for information after a man was left with injuries following a robbery in Burnley.
CCTV appeal after police officer hit by car in Accrington
December 13, 2018
Detectives have released CCTV as they continue to investigate an incident in which car rammed a police officer leaving him seriously injured.
Man jailed after stealing mother’s cash to spend on romance scams
December 13, 2018
A man who stole close to £25,000 from his 92-year-old mother to spend on online romance scams has been jailed.
Howard Clark, of Beckdean Avenue, Poulton, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Friday (December 7).
Man dies after Blackburn incident
December 14, 2018
A man has died following an assault in Blackburn.
Police were called around 10.35pm on November 27 to reports of a large scale disturbance in Rhyl Avenue.
Officers attended and a 43-year-old man, who can now be named as Sajed Choudry (pictured), was found at the scene with a number of serious injuries.
Mr Choudry was taken to hospital for treatment but sadly died from his injuries yesterday (Thursday, December 13).
Appeal after man dies in Lancaster collision
December 14, 2018
A man has died following a collision in Lancaster.
It happened at around 3pm on Tuesday (December 11) on the A6 Slyne Road close to the junction with Oxford Street.
Man jailed for attack on Job Centre security guard
December 14, 2018
A Burnley man has been jailed for an attack on a security guard which left him with life changing injuries.
Woman, 89, dies after Burnley collision
December 15, 2018
We are appealing for information after a pedestrian died following a collision in Burnley.
We were called at 8.15pm on Thursday (December 13) to reports of a collision involving a Toyota Rav 4 car and a pedestrian on Glen View Road, close to Rossendale Road.