News - October
Pensioner injured in Accrington robbery
October 03, 2019
We are appealing for information after an 81-year-old woman was left injured after being robbed of her handbag in broad daylight.
The incident occurred at around 2.50pm on Sunday, September 8, at the bottom of Eastgate in Accrington.
Assault investigation underway in Preston
October 03, 2019
We have been made aware that a video of the incident is in circulation on social media. We would encourage people not to share this video out of respect and consideration for the victim.
Pair wanted by police after Skelmersdale offences
October 03, 2019
Have you seen Stephen Grimes and Joel Dowling? Both are wanted by police in connection with serious offences in Skelmersdale.
UPDATE: Appeal after incidents in Blackpool park
October 04, 2019
Detectives have arrested a man in connection with an indecent exposure offence in Blackpool.
Update: Arrest made in hunt for Preston rapist
October 04, 2019
The 35-year-old from Salford was arrested on suspicion of rape in the Broughton area of Manchester this morning (Tuesday, October 8th) and remains in police custody.
FOUND: Missing Blackburn teen
October 04, 2019
The 19 year old man missing from home in Blackburn has been found safe and well this morning (4 October).
Man jailed for aggravated burglary
October 04, 2019
A man has been jailed for 12 years following an aggravated burglary where two people were attacked with a baseball bat.
Appeal after motorbike rider injured in Freckleton
October 04, 2019
We were called at 11:45 hours on Thursday (3 October) to reports of the collision on Preston New Road. It involved a Vauxhall Insignia and a Honda CBR 600F motorbike.
Man dies after coming off motorbike in Carnforth
October 07, 2019
Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends at this distressing time.
Appeal after pedestrian injured in Blackpool collision
October 07, 2019
We are appealing for witnesses after a pedestrian was seriously injured following a collision in Blackpool.
Police were called around 12.10pm on Thursday (October 3) to reports of a collision on Westcliffe Drive.
Appeal after Lancaster robbery
October 07, 2019
We are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Lancaster which left a man seriously injured.
Prolific burglar who stole from elderly woman sentenced
October 07, 2019
Stuart Smith (pictured) posed as a builder and defrauded his 92-year-old victim before going on to steal her bank cards and withdrawing more cash.
Man charged after Aughton shooting
October 07, 2019
A man has been charged by police investigating an armed robbery in Aughton.
Police were called around 9.40pm on July 28 to a report a man had been injured during a robbery at a farm on Back Lane.
Have you seen Ryan Murrayland?
October 07, 2019
The 30 year old from Manchester is wanted for breaching his sex offender notification requirements and on recall to prison for breaching his bail conditions.
Prisoner wanted by police
October 07, 2019
Kearon Tyrone Hunte, 31, formerly of Roundhay Road, Leeds, made off from HMP Kirkham after climbing the perimeter fence on Saturday (October 5).
Man wanted after prison escape
October 08, 2019
Kerrigan, 22, from Colwyn Bay, climbed the perimeter fence at HMP Kirkham around 7.30pm on Saturday (October 5).
Woman dies after Blackburn collision
October 08, 2019
A woman has died following a serious collision in Blackburn.
Police were called around 7.15pm yesterday (Monday, October 7) to reports of an accident in St James Road.
Family tribute to motorcycle rider
October 08, 2019
The family of a man who died after coming off his motorbike have paid tribute to him.
Body found in search for missing man
October 09, 2019
Police looking for a missing man have found a body.
Fan banned after racist abuse
October 09, 2019
Christopher Crawford, 29, of Venice Avenue, Burnley, was banned from football for three years after pleading guilty to committing a racially aggravated offence at the Burnley FC vs Olympiakos fixture at Turf Moor in August 2018.
Investigation following fatal fire in Morecambe
October 09, 2019
Emergency services were called to a report of a fire at the Gordon Working Men’s Club on Springfield Street at about 3.50pm today (Wednesday, October 9th)
Two men were rescued from the building by firefighters but sadly died a short time later.
UPDATE: Huge cannabis farm found in Darwen
October 10, 2019
Three men have been charged after the discovery of what is believed to be one of the biggest ever cannabis farms found in Lancashire.
Man charged in connection with Preston rape investigation
October 11, 2019
A man has been charged with the rape of an 18-year-old woman in Preston.
Four charged as part of county lines investigation
October 11, 2019
All four have been remanded in custody
Father and son jailed for Darwen attack
October 11, 2019
A father and son from Darwen have been jailed following an attack on two men which left one of them with life-changing injuries.
Men who died in Morecambe fire named
October 11, 2019
John McCartney, 60 and Philip Townsend, known locally as Tony, 70, were rescued from the Gordon Working Men’s Club on Wednesday but sadly died a short time later.
Concern for missing Preston woman
October 12, 2019
Brenda was last seen in the Marl Hill Crescent area of Preston at around 2am on Friday 11th October.
Body found on beach at Blackpool
October 12, 2019
Emergency services attended the scene and enquiries are ongoing to identify the man.
FOUND: Concern for missing teen
October 13, 2019
The 19 year old who was missing from home in Heysham has been found safe and well.
Investigation underway in Burnley
October 13, 2019
We were called at shortly after 9pm to reports shots had been fired at a property on Colne Road.
Two charged in Fleetwood murder investigation
October 14, 2019
Two people have been charged with murder following the death of a man in Fleetwood.
They are due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates' Court tomorrow morning (Tuesday, October 15th).
Lancashire Police cyber volunteers shortlisted for prestigious award
October 14, 2019
The force’s 20 Cyber Volunteers have been nominated for a Lord Ferrers Award, which honours those who provide an outstanding contribution to policing through volunteer work.
In the 18 months since the team was set up, the Cyber Volunteers have delivered online safety training to 17,000 people across Lancashire.
The awards ceremony will be held tomorrow (Tuesday) in London.
Detectives probe firearms discharge in Burnley
October 14, 2019
Police were called at shortly after 9pm yesterday (Sunday, October13th)
Appeal after collision in Blackburn
October 14, 2019
It happened around 3pm yesterday (13 October) when a Ford Fiesta being pursued by a police car, left the carriageway. It collided with the corner of a building on Bennington Street at the junction of Dickens Street.
Four people seriously injured in Cliviger collision
October 14, 2019
It happened at shortly after 11:05pm last night (Sunday, October 13th) on Burnley Road at the junction with Crown Point when a Vauxhall Corsa has come off the road and travelled down a steep embankment.
Man jailed after Blackpool car robbery
October 15, 2019
A man who robbed a woman and stole her car, later crashing the vehicle on a busy Blackpool road, has been jailed.
Richard Mullen, 28, of Harriet Row, Blairgowrie, Scotland, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Thursday (October 10).
Witness appeal after Blackpool robbery
October 15, 2019
It happened at 19:39hours on Saturday 12th October as the victim, a 14 year old boy, was cycling along Briarwood Drive.
Witness appeal in Lancaster assault investigation
October 15, 2019
We are appealing for information to help trace a woman in connection with an assault investigation in Lancaster.
Tribute paid to girl who died after falling from Haslingden bridge
October 15, 2019
The family of a girl who died after falling from a bridge over the A56 in Haslingden have paid tribute to her.
The girl has now been named as Rachel Collins, from Rawtenstall.
Appeal for CCTV footage in search for missing Brenda
October 15, 2019
We are continuing to appeal for help to trace Brenda Wignall who is missing from home in Preston.
APPEAL: Three people shot in Skelmersdale
October 15, 2019
Police were called to an address on Belfield at about 1.30pm today (Tuesday, October 15th) following the report that shots had been fired. Officers attended and three men aged 46, 45 and 21 were treated for gunshot wounds.
No place for hate in Lancashire
October 16, 2019
To mark Hate Crime Awareness Week (12th – 19th October 2019) Lancashire Constabulary has partnered with Lancashire County Council, colleges and universities across Lancashire to highlight the importance of understanding what hate crime is and the impact it can have.