News - 2020
CCTV released in fail to stop investigation
January 02, 2020
Officers have released CCTV footage as part of their investigation into a fail to stop collision in St Annes in December.
Man jailed for serious injury collision
January 06, 2020
Ian Watson’s Ford Fiesta lost control on a bend and was on the wrong side of the road when it collided with a Vauxhall Corsa travelling in the opposite direction.
UPDATE: Appeal following assault on homeless man
January 08, 2020
Further to our earlier appeal about an assault on a homeless man in Blackburn on 5 January, a second arrest has now been made.
Investigation into school incident continues
January 10, 2020
Fortunately, the injuries were only minor
Motorcyclist injured in Burnley collision
January 11, 2020
We were called at 9:10pm to reports of a collision involving a Peugeot 308 car and a motorcycle on Colne Road near to the junction of Bright Street.
UPDATE: Attempted robbery in Colne
January 14, 2020
Detectives have arrested a man as part of a robbery investigation in Colne.
Appeal following collision in Tarleton
January 14, 2020
We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Tarleton.
It happened at around 2:30pm on Friday (10 January) on Bank Bridge and involved a Renault Kangoo and a Ford Transit.
Witnesses sought following Blackpool stabbing
January 14, 2020
We are trying to trace witnesses who saw a man on Hornby Road in Blackpool following the stabbing of a woman in Blackpool.
Appeal after report man was seen entering the sea
January 14, 2020
We are appealing for help in locating a potential witness following reports a man was seen to enter the sea in Blackpool.
We were called at around 11:30pm on Saturday (11 January) by a concerned member of the public who saw a man enter the sea close to the St Chad’s Road area of Blackpool.
Warning over 'ecstasy' tablets
January 14, 2020
A small number of people have become ill after taking the tablets
Crackdown on OCGs continues
January 15, 2020
And the police are warning that they will not tolerate this criminality and are asking for the public’s help.
Concern for missing man
January 16, 2020
He is described as white male, approx 6'2", medium build, with short light brown hair.
Appeal after collision
January 17, 2020
An 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and suffered serious leg injuries.
Murder inquiry underway after stabbing - man arrested
January 19, 2020
Sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Murder inquiry continues
January 20, 2020
We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have information to get in touch.
Wanted prison absconder
January 23, 2020
Daniel Milburn, 35, formerly of Gloucestershire, is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham yesterday (22 January).
UPDATE: Assault on Cleaver Street, Burnley
January 26, 2020
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Burnley on Friday night.
Investigation underway following three serious incidents in Preston
January 26, 2020
An investigation is underway following three serious incidents in Preston this afternoon (Sunday 26 January).
UPDATE: Woman charged in Alison McBlaine murder investigation
January 27, 2020
Karis Poynton, 27, of Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, has also been charged with the attempted murder of a 26-year-old man. She is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court tomorrow (Tuesday).
Couple attacked in own home
January 28, 2020
Police were called to the address on Marlborough Road in Accrington
Wanted Lancaster man
January 29, 2020
Police want to speak to 35 year old Sean Corless from Lancaster in connection with alleged offences of kidnap and threats to kill relating to an incident on 20th January.
Man charged after stabbing
January 31, 2020
We were called at around 3:20am today (Thursday 30 January) to reports of the incident on Queen Street.
Appeal to trace missing man
February 03, 2020
Shaun, 48, was last seen at Mariner's Way in Preston this morning
New safe places to bin unwanted knives
February 03, 2020
Knife bins are being installed across Lancashire to give people a safe place to dispose of unwanted knives and sharp items.
Appeal and tribute following fatal collision
February 03, 2020
He can now be named as Umran Hussain Sodagar, 40, who was from Accrington.
Lancashire Constabulary rated as ‘outstanding for efficiency’ by Inspectorate
February 07, 2020
We have been rated as outstanding for efficiency following an inspection.
Man charged with murder
February 14, 2020
Joshua Titterington, 26, of Scotland Bank Terrace, Blackburn has been charged
Witnesses sought following serious collision in Preston
February 15, 2020
We were called at 00:24 hours on Saturday 15 February to Tag Lane at the junction with Mayfield Avenue. The collision involved a Vauxhall Astra and a Citroen C1.
Update following M6 closure
February 16, 2020
We were called by Cumbria Police at 5:35 hours today (16 February) after a vehicle failed to stop for their officers. The vehicle later entered the M6 in Lancashire and travelled the wrong way down the northbound carriageway.
UPDATE: Investigation underway after man dies in Oswaldtwistle
February 17, 2020
A man has been charged in connection with a murder investigation in Oswaldtwistle.
Nathan Scott Williams, 30, of Mount Pleasant Rd, Oswaldtwistle appeared before Blackburn Magistrates' Court this morning (17 February).
Appeal to trace wanted Blackburn man
February 20, 2020
Mohammed Rehan Awan, also known as Ronnie, is wanted by police in connection with an aggravated burglary on Devon Road, Blackburn on January 29.
Appeal after two robberies at Fleetwood shop
February 21, 2020
We are appealing for information following two robberies at a shop in Fleetwood in the last week.
Both took place at the Spar on Blakiston Street.
Gang jailed for 29 years after major thefts across Lancashire
February 21, 2020
Six members of an organised crime group, which operated mainly in north Lancashire and south Cumbria, appeared at Preston Crown Court this week (February 20th and 21st) to be sentenced for the parts they each played in a series of thefts carried out between April and September 2018.
Two more arrested in death probe
February 25, 2020
Police launched an inquiry after attending an address on Fir Trees Avenue, in the Grange area of the city
Appeal after large scale fight between football fans
February 26, 2020
We need to speak to these men after a large-scale fight between Burnley FC and Newcastle United fans at a pub in December.
It happened on Saturday 14th December, at around 4:25pm at the Turf Hotel on Yorkshire Street, Burnley.
Dash cam appeal after a 10 man fight in Brierfield
April 02, 2020
We are appealing for information and dash cam footage after two men were injured following a 10 man fight in Burnley Road, Brierfield.
UPDATE: Appeal after food contaminated
April 08, 2020
Following our earlier appeal for information about food contamination in a Morecambe supermarket we have arrested two people.
Police reminder to ‘Stay Home and Save Lives’ as Easter approaches
April 09, 2020
We are reminding people ahead of the Easter weekend of the importance of staying at home to save lives and protect the NHS.
Tribute after Kirkham death
April 14, 2020
Lee Walker, 47, was found at an address on Chestnut Close in the town
Appeal for information following Fleetwood crime spree
April 17, 2020
We are appealing for information following a series of public order and criminal damage incidents in Fleetwood.
Roof of children’s hospice shop damaged in break-in
April 17, 2020
We are appealing for information after a Derian House charity shop was broken into in Chorley.
Seeing stalking clearly - National Stalking Awareness Week
April 23, 2020
Lancashire Police is marking National Stalking Awareness Week (Monday 20th April until Friday 24th April 2020) by encouraging people who are being stalked to continue to report incidents of stalking to them.
Eight charged as part of trafficking investigation
April 24, 2020
Lancashire Constabulary is committed to investigating human trafficking and modern slavery
Death of woman no longer unexplained
April 24, 2020
Three people arrested on suspicion of murder have been released without charge.
Detectives investigating rape at Blackpool
April 25, 2020
It happened at about 10.30pm on Thursday, April 23rd
Blackpool rape investigation - update
April 25, 2020
Two women we wanted to trace have come forward. We would like to thank them and everyone who has helped so far with our enquiry and we continue to appeal to anyone else who may have information which could assist.
Man charged with Blackpool rape
April 25, 2020
David Dara, 28, of no fixed address, is charged with rape and will appear before magistrates in the town on Monday
Appeal to find missing man
April 26, 2020
Daniel Gillespie is described as white, slim, 5ft 7ins, light brown short hair.
High value electronic equipment stolen from Currys PC World
April 29, 2020
We are appealing for information after thousands of pounds worth of electronic equipment was stolen from Currys PC World in Ribbleton.
Missing teenager found
April 30, 2020
The 15-year-old girl missing from Darwen but believed to be in Preston has been found.
Wanted Preston man found
May 01, 2020
Ian Fairley, 31, from Preston who was wanted in connection with a knifepoint robbery has been found and arrested.
Home Secretary Praises Our Latest Police Recruits
May 01, 2020
Home Secretary Priti Patel paid a virtual visit to the Constabulary this week to meet some of our newest police recruits as we exceed our recruitment target.
A man has been jailed for coughing at a police officer while claiming they had Coronavirus
May 05, 2020
Christopher Plumb, 54, of no fixed address, was arrested on Saturday (May 2nd)
Man charged in connection with burglary at Blackburn pharmacy
May 06, 2020
A man is due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates' Court this morning charged with burglary.
Missing Accrington teenager found safe
May 06, 2020
The 14-year-old who went missing from Accrington last night has been found safe and well.
Man sentenced for manslaughter
May 07, 2020
Conor Clarkson, 26, of West Park Drive, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court
UPDATE: Appeal after collision
May 08, 2020
A man has sadly died today (Friday, May 8) following a collision in Preston.
Investigation after drugs and drone find
May 11, 2020
Officers were on patrol near the perimeter of HMP Wymott
Warning after bogus official targets pensioner
May 12, 2020
The woman, aged in her 90s. was approached in the Ashton area of the city
Dash cam appeal after collision between bicycle and van in Chorley
May 13, 2020
A man suffered serious injuries after the collision on New Lane, Anderton
Found: Woman missing from Royal Preston Hospital.
May 14, 2020
The 45-year-old who went missing this morning from Royal Preston Hospital is now back at the hospital.
Advice on doorstep crime following two arrests
May 14, 2020
We are offering advice on how people can protect themselves after two men were arrested in connection with a burglary at an elderly woman’s home in Blackburn.
Teenagers arrested following Darwen moorland fire
May 14, 2020
Officers investigating a fire near Darwen Tower have arrested three teenagers and interviewed a fourth boy in connection with the incident.
Men arrested in investigation into shooting of Blackburn woman
May 18, 2020
Detectives investigating the death of Aya Hachem, 19, from Blackburn have made three arrests on suspicion of murder.
Appeal for information following death of woman in Blackburn
May 19, 2020
Any information or footage can be sent in to us via the major incident portal here.
Murder investigation continues
May 19, 2020
Aya Hachem, 19, was shot in broad daylight on Sunday (May 17th) as she was out shopping
Further arrests in Aya Hachem murder investigation
May 20, 2020
Police launched a major investigation after Aya, 19, was shot in broad daylight on Sunday (May 17th) as she was out shopping
Man charged after shooting at caravan site
May 20, 2020
Police were called to Longsight Road, Clayton le Dale, just after 9pm on May 14th, to reports a man had been shot with an air rifle.
Man from Oswaldtwistle charged with arson
May 21, 2020
An investigation was launched after a fire at a terraced house on Queens Street
Police given more time to question men in Blackburn murder enquiry
May 21, 2020
Police launched a major investigation after Aya, 19, was shot in broad daylight on Sunday
Witness and dash cam appeal after 14-year-old boy attacked
May 21, 2020
We are investigating after a report that a group of 10 youths attacked the boy while he was out on his bike in Garstang.
Have you seen this man wanted in connection with a Darwen haulage theft?
May 22, 2020
We are appealing for dash cam footage following the theft of £20,000 worth of horticultural goods.
Three more charged in Blackburn murder investigation
May 22, 2020
All those charged are due to appear before magistrates in Preston tomorrow
Latest arrest update and dash cam appeal in Aya murder investigation
May 23, 2020
Detectives investigating the murder of Aya Hachem, 19, in Blackburn have been given extra time to question a man arrested on Thursday. He was the twelfth person to be arrested out of a total of 14.
Indecent assault at Blackpool
May 26, 2020
The incident happened at about 10.25pm yesterday (Monday, May 25th)
Appeal to identify man
May 28, 2020
Police were called by the Ambulance Service around 8.40pm on May 22
Man arrested after sexual assault
May 28, 2020
Police launched an investigation after the incident which happened at about 10.25pm on Monday
Investigation continues into sexual assault - man arrested
May 28, 2020
Officers today stressed that their enquiries were on-going
Man dies in motorcycle crash - appeal for witnesses
May 31, 2020
The incident happened at 4pm yesterday
Man dies after boat sinks off Fleetwood
May 31, 2020
Emergency services were called at shortly before 8am
Vehicle seized after owner posts 160mph speeding video on Facebook
June 03, 2020
The Mercedes A35 AMG was intercepted by officers investigating the incident when it activated the automated number plate recognition technology.
UPDATE: Man charged with murder following death of Mandy Houghton in Nelson
June 04, 2020
Alan Fare, 72, of Victory Close, Nelson, was charged following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service and is due to appear at Preston Magistrates' Court tomorrow (Friday) morning.
Family pay tribute to cyclist who died after Altcar collision
June 04, 2020
Greame Rooney, a police officer in Merseyside, sadly died after being involved in a collision with a van on Tuesday.
Have you seen wanted man Richard Shacklady?
June 05, 2020
We are sending out a fresh appeal to locate Shacklady in relation to a shooting in February where a shotgun was fired outside an address in Skelmersdale.
Man wanted in connection with an assault while out of prison on licence.
June 12, 2020
Can you help us locate 37-year-old Adam Yusif Bhamji from Bamber Bridge who is wanted on recall to prison after it is suspected he has breached the terms of his release.
Wanted man
June 12, 2020
We want to speak to Reece Cartledge in connection with a number of domestic violence offences,
Appeal after women racially abused
June 15, 2020
The women, aged 53 and 18 from Blackburn, were going for a walk near to Brockholes nature reserve
Woman jailed after causing death of pedestrian
June 16, 2020
Emily Rogers, 20, was over the drink drive limit
Have you seen this wanted man hiding out by the canal?
June 17, 2020
Mohammed Rehan Awan, who goes by the name Ronnie, is believed to be using the canal paths, to get around East Lancashire, in order to avoid detection.
Two charged in connection with sexual assault investigation
June 18, 2020
Police launched an investigation in 2019
A 22-year-old missing from Clayton-le-Moors has been found
June 18, 2020
The man, who was reported missing from Clayton-le-Moors yesterday, has been found safe and well and returned to his home address.
Have you seen this wanted man who failed to appear at court?
June 19, 2020
Mohammed Saleem Khan, 47, is wanted after failing to appear at Preston Crown Court where he was given 66 months for conspiring/ handling stolen goods (receiving).
UPDATE: Banner flown over Etihad stadium - a statement
June 23, 2020
Following last night's incident where a banner was flown over The Etihad Stadium in Manchester at the Manchester City vs Burnley FC match we have issued an updated statement.
Anti social behaviour at Lytham
June 25, 2020
We will continue to engage with people and will take a proportionate policing approach
£20,000 cash seized in Blackburn drugs raids
June 25, 2020
Police attended and executed warrants at two properties after intelligence suggested a number of individuals may be dealing drugs from within the premises.
Economic Crime Unit seize two high value cars
June 26, 2020
A Range Rover Sport SVR V8 was amongst items seized from an address in Lytham, after officers executed a search warrant in connection with fraud and money laundering.
Murder enquiry underway after man dies
August 03, 2020
Mr Pearson was subjected to an assault on Lytham Road in Blackpool, close to the junction with Bournemouth Road at around 6:45pm on Saturday, July 18th.
Gang jailed for nearly 80 years between them for drug dealing in Blackpool.
August 05, 2020
Sixteen members of an organised crime group have been jailed for nearly 80 years between them for supplying drugs in Blackpool and exploiting children.
Appeal after motorcyclist dies in collision
August 07, 2020
The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, suffered serious injuries and sadly died a short time later.
Appeal after cyclist injured
August 07, 2020
The man, from Blackburn, suffered some serious injuries
Tribute paid to motorcyclist following fatal collision
August 09, 2020
The motorcyclist suffered serious injuries and sadly died a short time later.
Man seriously injured following collision
August 09, 2020
The incident happened at about 7.40pm yesterday
Woman arrested in murder probe
August 10, 2020
Police launched a murder inquiry after the death of Matthew Pearson following an assault last month.
Appeal after firearms discharge
August 12, 2020
Luckily noone was injured. An investigation is now underway
Update: Pensioner found safe and well
August 13, 2020
We are becoming increasingly concerned about the welfare of missing 68 year old Terrence Riding from Burnley, last seen at Royal Blackburn Hospital.
UPDATE: Man wanted for drugs and trafficking offences
August 18, 2020
We recently appealed for help locating Jack Sanderson, 20, of Larbreck Avenue, in connection with drug and modern slavery offences.
He has today been located and charged with arranging or facilitating travel of another person with a view to exploitation, being concerned in the supply of crack cocaine, being concerned in supply of heroin and being concerned in the supply of Class B drugs - cannabis.
Appeal after arson
August 18, 2020
And police say it is only a matter of chance there were no fatalities
Man charged in connection with Poulton incidents
August 19, 2020
A man has been charged by police investigating two aggravated burglaries in Poulton.
Men charged with robbery following incident at Bacup home
August 20, 2020
Two men have been charged with robbery after a man had been badly beaten in his own home in Bacup. Matthew Grimshaw, 37, of Fenwick Street, Burnley, and Aaron Alston, 35, of Laithe Street, Burnley, have both been charged with robbery.
Man wanted in connection with aggravated burglary
August 23, 2020
Officers are appealing for help in finding a man wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary. Joe Morris, 24, is wanted following the incident in Colne on August 12 in which the occupant suffered a broken jaw.
Appeal after overtaking car collided with woman pushing a pram in Blackpool
August 23, 2020
Police are appealing for witnesses following reports a car collided with a woman pushing a pram in Blackpool. Officers were made aware that at 2.35pm yesterday (August 22nd) the woman was struck by the car, which was overtaking a second vehicle, on the A584 Promenade.
UPDATE: Have you seen Ellie?
August 24, 2020
Further to our earlier appeals, Ellie, 15, missing from Blackburn, was found safe and well on Saturday (August 22).
Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals to find her.
Appeal after death of cyclist in Gisburn
August 24, 2020
The man, aged in his 50s, was discovered unresponsive near a farm entrance off the A682 at around 12.50pm on Sunday (August 23rd), by a motorist who was travelling along the road. He sadly died a short time later.
Burnley man who illegally traded in critically endangered species is jailed
August 24, 2020
A taxidermy dealer who illegally traded in critically endangered species has been sentenced to 56 weeks in jail. Aaron Halstead, from Burnley, pleaded guilty to nine offences, following a complex investigation by Lancashire Police and the National Wildlife Crime Unit.
Incident at Entwistle Reservoir
August 25, 2020
A police investigation into a rave held at Entwistle Reservoir is continuing.
More than 150 people (pictured, from drone footage) attended a gathering off Green Arms Road on Saturday night (August 22).
UPDATE: Have you seen missing Sophie?
August 28, 2020
Further to our earlier appeals, Sophie, 16, missing from the Longridge area, was found safe and well earlier today (Friday, August 28).
Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals to find her.
Investigation underway after Heysham fire
August 28, 2020
Around 10.55pm on Sunday (August 23) a fire started in a flat on Heysham Road.
SPAR stores in Lancashire pledge their support to #noexcuseforabuse campaign
August 28, 2020
James Hall & Co Ltd, SPAR wholesaler for the north of England, has joined forces with the Lancashire Resilience Forum to back the countywide #noexcuseforabuse domestic abuse awareness campaign.
Police uncover drugs operation with estimated street value of £4.5million in Oswaldtwistle warehouse
August 28, 2020
Police have uncovered a drugs operation in a warehouse in Oswaldtwistle with an estimated street value of £4.5million. It is thought to be one of the biggest ever drugs seizures in Lancashire
Toddler injured in Accrington collision
August 30, 2020
Police were called around 3pm yesterday (Saturday, August 29) to reports of an incident at the junction of Eastgate and the exit to Eastgate Retail Park.
UPDATE: Urgent appeal to find missing Reece
August 31, 2020
Good news, Reece, 16, believed to be missing in the Morecambe or Lancaster area, has been found.
He was found in the Blackpool area last night (Saturday, August 30).
UPDATE: Witness appeal after Preston firearms discharge
August 31, 2020
Police were called around 3.30pm yesterday (Sunday, August 30) to reports a firearm, believed to be a shotgun, had been discharged twice in Elcho Street. No-one was injured.
Appeal after cyclist suffers life-threatening injuries in Skelmersdale
September 01, 2020
The incident occurred at around 1.30pm yesterday (Monday, August 31st) on Tanhouse Road, at the junction with Elmstead, when the cyclist - a 42-year-old man from Burscough - came off his Dawes mountain bike.
Thank you from family of brothers who sadly died
September 01, 2020
The family of Muhammad Azhar Shabbir, 18, and Ali-Athar Shabbir, 16, two brothers who sadly drowned off the coast of St Annes, have paid a heartfelt thank you to the community for their support.
Woman suffers serious injuries in collision
September 01, 2020
The incident happened on Garstang Road near Little Eccleston.
Dealer who travelled from Liverpool to sell drugs in Chorley jailed
September 02, 2020
A man who travelled from Merseyside to Chorley to deal Class A drugs has been jailed for 30 months. Paul Bolton was found in possession of crack cocaine by the South Divisional Target Team.
Pair charged in Blackpool investigation
September 02, 2020
A man and woman have been charged by police investigating a stabbing in Blackpool.
Police were called around 7pm on Monday (August 31) to reports a man had been injured at an address in Egerton Road.
Man extradited from US to serve jail term
September 04, 2020
The US Marshal Service facilitated the extradition and he appeared at Preston Crown Court
Update: Search for car after Blackpool collision
September 05, 2020
Officers investigating a collision in Blackpool have traced a vehicle that is believed to have been involved.
Motorcyclist dies in collision
September 07, 2020
Sadly, the motorcyclist was pronounced dead at the scene
Updated: Third arrest after man shot in leg in Skelmersdale
September 07, 2020
A third man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the leg in Skelmersdale. Meanwhile, two men, also arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, have been released on bail until October 6.
Appeal after boys attacked and robbed of £3,500 bike in Ramsbottom
September 07, 2020
We are appealing for information after two boys were attacked and a bike worth £3,500 was stolen during a robbery in Ramsbottom. It happened on the footbridge over Wood Lane on September 3.
Appeal after motorcyclist dies in collision
September 08, 2020
The crash happened at 9pm on Sunday (September 6th)
Appeal following death of cyclist in Cliviger
September 08, 2020
The man, aged in his 70s and from Halifax, was found unresponsive at the side of Burnley Road, Cliviger, at around 12.05pm. Emergency services attended but the man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene a short time later.
Three men jailed after £2.6 million cannabis factory found in Darwen
September 08, 2020
Three men have been sent to prison after the discovery of one of the largest cannabis set-ups ever found in Lancashire - worth £2.6million. Aurel Gjuzi, Sulejman Lloni and Jacek Pieczur have been jailed for a combined total of more than 10 years.
Large cannabis set up found in Blackpool
September 09, 2020
A large cannabis factory, estimated to be worth millions of pounds, has been found during a raid in Blackpool.
Have you seen wanted Paddy Coyle?
September 09, 2020
Coyle, who also uses the name Desmond Kirwan, is wanted in connection with a theft offence and a rape investigation in Blackpool.
Appeal after boy 9, injured in Nelson collision
September 09, 2020
It happened at around 4:45pm on Sunday (September 6th) at the junction of Barkerhouse Road with Vincent Road.
Have you seen Richard Redmond, 22?
September 09, 2020
We want to speak to him after serious threats to kill were made by a man asked to leave a property in Blackpool in July.
Man charged with Lancaster murder
September 10, 2020
Kieran Cuffe, 48, of Dunkeld Street, Lancaster was charged with the murder of his brother Seamus Cuffe yesterday evening (September 9th), which follows an altercation in the city on Saturday.
Appeal after man suffers broken jaw in Clitheroe night out attack
September 10, 2020
We are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and had his jaw broken on a night out in Clitheroe. It happened just before midnight on Saturday, September 5th, outside the White Lion pub on Market Place.
Did you witness an assault outside Mimi's Takeway?
September 10, 2020
We are appealing for information following a serious assault which took place on Burnley Road, Rawtenstall in the early hours of August Bank Holiday Monday.
Six arrested as Lancashire Police and banks work together to prevent £250,000 of fraud
September 11, 2020
A total of £259,067 of fraud in Lancashire was stopped by police and bank branch staff in the first half of 2020 through the Banking Protocol. It has resulted in six arrests.
Two men jailed for more than 10 years after Blackburn revenge arson attack
September 11, 2020
Lewis Clough, 33 and Thomas Bank, 25, were sentenced yesterday at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to arson with intent to endanger life after setting fire to the flats on Rothesay Road, last November.
Man arrested in Preston firearm discharge investigation
September 11, 2020
A 28-year-old man has been arrested following a firearm discharge in Preston last month.
Further appeal for CCTV of car following firearm discharge in Preston
September 12, 2020
We are asking for CCTV/dashcam showing a silver Land Rover as part of our investigation into an incident on August 30th when two shots, believed to be from a shotgun, were discharged on Elcho Street in Preston.
Detectives release CCTV stills after man suffers fractured jaw in Blackpool attack
September 14, 2020
Detectives have released CCTV images of two men they want to speak to following an assault in Blackpool, which left a man with a fractured jaw. The 18-year-old victim was attacked in Queen Street at 2.25am on September 3.
Shotgun found in Skelmersdale shooting investigation
September 15, 2020
Officers have been carrying out a systematic open area search of a vast area of open land off Stannought Road as part of their enquiries into the firearm discharge, which happened on September 6th.
Teenager who racially abused steward given three-year football banning order
September 16, 2020
A 16-year-old boy has been given a three-year football banning order after racially abusing a steward. The incident happened at Blackburn Rovers Ewood Park stadium on Boxing Day 2019.
Three teenagers arrested after fire at derelict building
September 18, 2020
A boy and girl, both aged 13, and a 14-year-old boy, were arrested after the fire at the former Co-op bank, on Westgate, Skelmersdale on Tuesday night.
Appeal after teenage girl led into Chorley woods by man and made to remove items of clothing
September 18, 2020
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old girl was led into some woods off Stonyhurst, Chorley by an unknown man and made to remove items of clothing. It happened between 8.45am and 9.15am yesterday (September 17th).
Arrest made after teenager led into woods
September 20, 2020
Detectives are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses.
Witness appeal after cyclist seriously injured in Chorley
September 21, 2020
Officers are appealing for information following a collision between a teenage cyclist and car in Chorley. It happened in Harpers Lane on Sunday.
Appeal after car rammed into Morecambe home
September 21, 2020
We are appealing for information after a vehicle was used to ram a property in Morecambe.
Dashcam appeal after police car significantly damaged during pursuit on M55
September 22, 2020
We are appealing for information and dashcam footage after a police vehicle was forced off the carriageway and significantly damaged during a pursuit of a stolen Range Rover. The incident happened at the end of the M55 heading into Blackpool at 12.55pm on September 19.
UPDATE: Eight arrested in human trafficking and drugs investigation
September 23, 2020
Six people have now been charged by police investigating drugs and human trafficking offences after a warrant was executed in Bispham.
CCTV appeal after Preston wounding
September 23, 2020
It happened on Wednesday, September 9th at just after 4pm when the victim, 23, was approached by a man who had been travelling on a motorcycle with a second man, outside the Co-op shop on Plungington Road.
Investigation underway after assault
September 30, 2020
We have launched an investigation after a man was attacked outside a pub in Rawtenstall today (Sunday, August 30).
Around 1.35am a 32-year-old man was assaulted close to the Ugly Duckling on Bacup Road.