News - March
A round up of our news stories for March 2018.
If you want to see our current stories please head to the News page.
Missing Arthur found safe and well
March 01, 2018
Arthur Thompson, who was missing from home in Rossendale, has been found safe and well in Manchester this morning.
CCTV released after violent Blackpool robbery
March 04, 2018
The 89 year old victim was walking home from the Post Office on Whitegate Drive at about 4pm on February 24th when she was approached by a man on Dutton Road. The attacker grabbed her handbag and pulled it away from her resulting in her falling to the ground.
Week of action to tackle modern slavery
March 05, 2018
Officers from Lancashire Constabulary are taking part in a week of action to tackle human trafficking, modern slavery and labour exploitation across the county this week.
Appeal after attempted ATM theft
March 05, 2018
We are appealing for information after the attempted theft of a cash machine on the Promenade, Blackpool on Friday 2nd March.
Police officer jailed for assault and indecent assault
March 05, 2018
Jonathan Allwright, 49, of Preston, admitted three charges of assault occasioning actual bodily harm, one count of common assault and one of indecent assault.
Do you recognise this man?
March 05, 2018
We would like to speak to him following an incident in Blackburn.
Witness appeal after man seriously assaulted in Accrington
March 07, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in Accrington last night (Tuesday 6th March).
Constabulary response to HMICFRS report into child protection
March 08, 2018
Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire and Rescue Services (HMICFRS) report into Child Protection, published today, March 8th 2018, makes for difficult reading for Lancashire Constabulary.
Commissioner visits Lancashire Police apprentices to celebrate National Apprenticeship Week
March 09, 2018
Clive Grunshaw, has met with Lancashire Constabulary apprentices to recognise the work they do across the organisation, marking National Apprenticeship Week.
Appeal after man seriously injured in Hapton collision
March 09, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured in a collision in Hapton last night (Thursday 8th March).
Man jailed for life for murder of baby son
March 09, 2018
David Christie, 36, was found guilty by a unanimous jury decision after a trial at Preston Crown Court.
Appeal after fatal collision in Bacup
March 11, 2018
Two people have died following a collision in Bacup in the early hours of this morning (Sunday, March 11th).
Arrests made in human trafficking operation
March 12, 2018
A WEEK of action to tackle immigration and modern slavery offences resulted in a number of arrests and enforcement actions.
Appeal after man assaulted in Burnley
March 12, 2018
We are appealing for information following a serious assault in Burnley.
Man jailed for stabbing ex partner
March 13, 2018
Matthew Greenwood drove from his home in Bolton and lay in wait for his victim in Kirkfield, Chipping.
Appeal after Chorley robbery
March 13, 2018
We are appealing for information following a robbery at a Chorley convenience store.
Tradesmen urged to guard their tools after a string of van thefts in Lancashire
March 13, 2018
Tradesmen in Lancashire are being urged to remove their tools from their vehicles after a spate of high value thefts from works’ vans.
Appeal after serious collision in Gisburn
March 13, 2018
We are appealing for information following a serious collision on the A682, Gisburn on Sunday (11th March).
Lancaster student racially abused
March 13, 2018
We are appealing for information after a student was racially abused in Lancaster.
Woman touched inappropriately in Lancaster
March 13, 2018
We are appealing for information after a woman was groped in Lancaster.
Image released after serious Preston assault
March 13, 2018
We have released a CCTV image of a man we would like to speak to in relation to an assault outside a Preston pub.
Appeal after schoolgirl assaulted in Oswaldtwistle
March 15, 2018
We are appealing for information after a report a schoolgirl was sexually assaulted in Oswaldwistle.
Nelson drugs gang jailed for 14 years
March 16, 2018
Four members of a Nelson drugs gang have been jailed for a total of 14 years
Seven charged as part of drugs operation
March 16, 2018
Seven people have been charged by police in connection with a large-scale criminal conspiracy across the Fylde Coast.
New campaign launched to tackle drugs gangs exploiting children to supply drugs
March 17, 2018
Awareness event in Morecambe on Saturday 17th March features actors to mark start of campaign to tackle city-based drugs gangs infiltrating Lancashire towns.
Appeal following two attacks in Burnley
March 17, 2018
WE are appealing for information following two attacks in Burnley.
Have you seen Ian Rae
March 18, 2018
We are concerned for the welfare of 52-year-old Ian William Rae, who is missing from Preston area.
Girl, 10, knocked off her bike in Preston
March 19, 2018
We are appealing for information after a 10-year-old girl was injured in a collision in Ribbleton Lane, Preston.
Witnesses sought following Preston service station burglary
March 19, 2018
We are appealing for information after a burglary at a service station in Preston.
Can you help identify this man?
March 19, 2018
We are trying to identify a man after an attempted robbery at a shop in Preston in which a knife was brandished.
Have you seen Helen Hemmingway?
March 20, 2018
We are concerned for the welfare of Helen Hemmingway, 60, who has not been been since she left Lancaster Royal Infirmary this afternoon.
Investigation continues into assault on schoolgirl
March 21, 2018
At 8.10am on Wednesday 14th March the 14-year-old was walking on a footpath off Broadfield, Oswaldtwistle, when she was approached from behind by a man who put his hand under her skirt.
Five more charged as part of major drugs operation
March 22, 2018
They were arrested on Wednesday after a series of raids as part of Operation Jennet, a thorough and extensive investigation by detectives responsible for tackling serious and organised crime.
Witnesses sought after attack in Blackpool shop
March 23, 2018
We are appealing for any information following regarding an unprovoked attack at News and Booze off licence on Dickson Road, Blackpool.
Witness appeal following Darwen attack
March 23, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses after two men were attacked with knives during a street assault in Darwen.
Arrests made in on-going investigation into drug supply and human trafficking
March 23, 2018
LANCASHIRE police have uncovered a major network of cannabis factories as part of an on-going investigation into alleged drug supply and human trafficking in the north west of England.
Text Giving Campaign launched on the Anniversary of PC Palmer's murder
March 23, 2018
The UK Police Arboretum Memorial Trust has asked for support to build a new memorial to honour fallen police officers.
Did you see three men on a scooter?
March 26, 2018
We are appealing for information after sentimental jewellery and cash was stolen in a burglary in New Longton.
Witness appeal launched after Blackpool collision
March 26, 2018
We are appealing for information after a pedestrian was seriously injured in a collision in Blackpool.
Man wanted following attempted sexual assault
March 26, 2018
Detectives have launched an investigation after a man entered a property in Blackburn and attempted to sexually assault a woman.
FOUND: wanted prison absonder
March 27, 2018
Wanted Sean Price, 31, formerly of Pickten Avenue, Runcorn, who went missing from HMP Kirkham on 27th August 2017, has been found and arrested.
UPDATE: Appeal following attempted armed robbery
March 28, 2018
We are appealing for information after an attempted armed robbery at the Post Office in Digmoor, Skelmersdale yesterday morning (Tuesday 27th March).
UPDATE: Appeal after pedestrian injured in Darwen
March 29, 2018
A woman has been reported for driving without due care following a collision in Darwen.
Appeal after attempted robbery in Blackpool
March 29, 2018
POLICE are appealing for information after an attempted robbery in Blackpool.
Man convicted of savage beating
March 29, 2018
Sam Carrington, 22, savagely assaulted the 33 year old woman as she walked along George Street West on Saturday, September 23rd last year.