News - May

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