News - November
Concern for missing man
November 02, 2019
He was last seen mid afternoon on October 31st in Church Street, Lancaster
Concern for missing teenager
November 02, 2019
Millie Maguire, 15, was last seen at about 7.45pm yesterday (November 1st) on Whitegate Drive in Blackpool.
Concern for missing man
November 02, 2019
He was last seen leaving the Wetherspoons pub in Morecambe
Man missing from home
November 03, 2019
David Snailham was last seen at his home address on The Heys, Coppull at 9.30pm on November 1st
Investigation underway following fatal collision
November 03, 2019
Police were called at just after 5pm yesterday
Wanted man arrested
November 03, 2019
Officers appealed for the public’s help to trace Karl Sharples, 31, in connection with the attack which has left a man in a serious condition in hospital.
Body found in search for missing man
November 03, 2019
While formal identification has yet to be carried out the body is sadly believed to be that of Mr Snailham.
UPDATE: Concern growing for missing man
November 04, 2019
Further to our earlier appeal, Matthew Hearn was found safe and well in the Blackpool area yesterday (Sunday, November 3).
Thanks to everyone who shared our request for information.
Lancashire Constabulary team shortlisted for The World Class Policing Award 2019
November 04, 2019
A Lancashire Constabulary team dedicated to protecting vulnerable people has been shortlisted for a prestigious international policing award.
Detectives investigating Blackpool murder appeal for help
November 04, 2019
Detectives want anyone who may have witnessed the assault and who has not yet spoken to police to come forward
Teen sentenced for attempted rape at care home
November 04, 2019
We were called shortly before 5am on Sunday, August 4th to reports an unknown male had been found in a room of New Thursby Nursing Home on Clifton Drive with a resident.
Six charged as part of investigation into human trafficking and cannabis production
November 06, 2019
A warrant was executed at an address on Rutland Street in Nelson on October 29th where police uncovered a large cannabis farm.
Body found in search for missing man
November 06, 2019
Following extensive searches police have today (Wednesday, November 6) recovered a body from a reservoir close to Punstock Road.
While formal identification has yet to be carried out the body is believed to be that of Mr Noone
Drug gang interpreter jailed
November 07, 2019
Tran, 49, appeared at Burnley Crown Court on Wednesday (November 6th) and was jailed for 12 months.
Appeal to trace car after robbery
November 07, 2019
The offenders threatened and tied up the two female members of staff before stealing cash and cigarettes and making off.
CCTV appeal following aggravated burglary in Kirkham
November 08, 2019
We have released an image of two men we would like to speak to following an aggravated burglary on Freckleton Street on 28th October.
UPDATE: distraction burglary in Nelson
November 08, 2019
Thank you to everyone who shared our CCTV appeal following a distraction burglary on Camden Street on 31 October.
Teenager dies following collision
November 13, 2019
He can now be named as Fayyaz Ahmed, from Brierfield
Appeal following Laneshawbridge collision
November 14, 2019
At around 11:20pm on Saturday (9th November), a Vauxhall Corsa travelling along Keighley Road in the direction of Colne, has hit a wall and then rolled into a field.
Appeal after fatal collision
November 14, 2019
The incident happened on a car park at the Deepdale Retail Park in Preston.
UPDATE: Appeal to find missing Preston man, last seen in Blackpool
November 15, 2019
Further to our earlier appeal, missing man Patrick Gallagher has been found.
He was located in the Blackpool area earlier today (Friday, November 15).
Woman dies following Preston collision
November 16, 2019
A 32 year old woman was taken to Royal Preston Hospital with serious injuries but she sadly passed away today (18th November).
Investigation following assault in Bamber Bridge
November 16, 2019
We were called shortly before 1:30pm today (16 November) to reports a man had been approached by a number of males and attacked with a weapon on Cottage Lane.
APPEAL: Fail to stop collision in Longton
November 17, 2019
A cyclist is in hospital following a fail to stop collision in Longton. It happened at 22:39 hours last night (Saturday 16th November) as the 18 year old was cycling along Gill Lane, in the direction of Leyland.
Ten people charged in connection with criminal conspiracy investigation
November 18, 2019
Officers executed warrants on Tuesday and Friday of last week in Accrington, Great Harwood, Skelmersdale, Chorley and Blackpool as part of Operation Sark.
Appeal after Lancaster street assault
November 18, 2019
It happened at around 03:00 hours on Thursday 14th November on Penny Street. Three men, aged 21 and 22, were walking when they were approached by two unknown males.
UPDATE: Investigation after arson and assault in Blackburn
November 26, 2019
Two men have been charged by police in connection with an arson investigation in Blackburn.
UPDATE: Three charged in Blackburn murder investigation
November 26, 2019
Two men and a boy have been charged by police with the murder of a Blackburn woman.
Appeal following knifepoint robbery
November 26, 2019
We are appealing for information following a knife point robbery in Nelson.
It happened at around 14:40 hours on Saturday 23rd November. It was reported that a man entered Cost Savers on Cloverhill Road armed with a large knife.
UPDATE: Concern for missing Preston man
November 27, 2019
Police searching for a missing Preston man have sadly found a body.
John Rigby, 37, was last seen around 1pm on Monday (November 25) on Alston Lane.
Detectives given more time to question man on suspicion of murder
November 28, 2019
The 47-year-old man from Blackpool was arrested in the resort yesterday
Man arrested after fatal Burscough collision
November 28, 2019
A man has today (Thursday, November 28) been arrested in relation to the deaths of Conner Stevens, 24, and Luke Peaurt-Moran, 18, after a collision in Burscough.