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.

Appeal after puppies stolen

May 14, 2020

The theft was discovered at 7am this morning

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

Murder inquiry underway in Nelson

May 23, 2020

Anyone with information can contact police on 101

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.