News - December
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).
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
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
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.
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.
UPDATE: Pair wanted in Blackpool county lines drugs investigation
December 12, 2018
A man wanted as part of an investigation into county lines drug gangs has been found.
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 charged with murder
December 17, 2018
Stephen Derbyshire, 33, of Hawthorn Drive, Fleetwood, has been charged with murder and common assault. He is due to appear before Blackpool Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday, December 17th)
Attempted robbery in Preston
December 17, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery in Preston.
Witnesses sought after Morecambe collision
December 17, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses following a serious collision in Morecambe this morning.
Four charged with murder
December 18, 2018
Police were called around 10.35pm on November 27th to reports of a large scale disturbance in Rhyl Avenue.
Cyclist injured in collision
December 18, 2018
The collision happened on the B6242 at the junction with Lancashire Way at about 5.10pm yesterday (Monday, December 17th)
Tribute to woman who died after collision
December 18, 2018
Monica Burrow was involved in a road traffic accident on Glen View Road, on Thursday December 13th.
Offensive video: statement
December 19, 2018
As soon as this video came to our attention we launched an investigation and we have today arrested a 41-year-old man from Preston on suspicion of religiously aggravated harassment.
Investigation underway after fatal house fire
December 19, 2018
Emergency services attended the scene and sadly an elderly woman was found deceased inside the address.
Emotional appeal for missing man to come home
December 24, 2018
Steven Durand’s mother Christine said this would be the first Christmas she had ever spent without her son by her side and that she was heartbroken he would not be with her this year.
Missing teenager found
December 26, 2018
The 17 year old who went missing on December 23rd has been found
Tribute to man who died following collision
December 27, 2018
Emergency services were called to Preston Road in Grimsargh at 6am on 24th November 2018 to a report that an Audi A3 had left the carriageway and overturned injuring the occupants.
Man wanted following assault
December 27, 2018
Officers are looking for Steven Brown, 32, but are warning the public he should not be approached.
Tribute to man who died in collision
December 28, 2018
Michael Garnett, 32, suffered head injuries in the collision on Sunday, December 23rd. He sadly died at the scene.
Appeal following M65 collision
December 28, 2018
The incident happened on Saturday, December 22nd and caused the closure of part of the motorway for most of the day.
VIDEO: Appeal underway after taxi driver attempted robbery
December 28, 2018
We are appealing for information after a taxi driver was attacked during an attempted robbery close to Kirkham.
Tribute to man who died in collision
December 28, 2018
It happened at around 3pm on Tuesday (December 11) on the A6 Slyne Road close to the junction with Oxford Street
Detectives arrest two youths following aggravated burglary
December 28, 2018
The incident happened at around 2:40pm on Tuesday (December 18th) after the victim, a 23-year-old man from Preston, was followed by two men as he walking along Meadow Street
Pedestrian seriously injured in collision
December 29, 2018
The incident happened at 6.50pm yesterday (Friday, December 28th)
Man charged with Christmas Day stabbing
December 30, 2018
Warren Givens, 44, of is accused of Section 18 wounding