News - October

Appeal after mother and daughter found dead in Reedley
October 02, 2020
They are believed to be mother and daughter Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and Vian Mangrio, 14 (both pictured) who lived together at the house.

Warning of a rise in romance fraud as awareness campaign is launched
October 08, 2020
Internet daters are being urged to be vigilant after more than half a million pounds was reported stolen in the last year from Lancashire residents looking for love online.

Man arrested after incidents in Blackpool
October 14, 2020
We would like to thank everyone for their support

Appeal to find missing man
October 15, 2020
Royd Ulla, 46, was last seen in the Waddington Avenue area of Burnley

Lancashire Constabulary launches Modern Slavery support pack
October 16, 2020
Lancashire Constabulary, in partnership with the Pan Lancashire Anti-Slavery Partnership, has launched a support pack to help organisations, business and individuals raise awareness of Modern Slavery in the county.

Appeal to find missing teenager
October 18, 2020
McCauley Ellis, 15, was last seen in the Shard Bridge area

Eight charged in connection with large scale burglary conspiracy
October 22, 2020
All eight were due to appear at Liverpool Magistrates Court today (Thursday 22 October)

Happy Halloween from Lancashire Police
October 23, 2020
As we approach Halloween we want everyone to enjoy themselves

VIDEO: Help us trace the pair responsible for stealing dying elderly woman's belongings
October 23, 2020
We want to speak to a man and a woman, seen here on CCTV, in connection with the distraction burglary in Walter Street, Brierfield,

Arrests made in burglary inquiry
October 27, 2020
Detectives have this morning arrested two people on suspicion of burglary.

Man jailed for nine years for wounding
October 27, 2020
The 35-year-old victim can also be seen staggering along the street, covered in blood

Two charged with burglary
October 28, 2020
Both are due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court today

Do you know this man? Evofit released as part of kidnap investigation
October 28, 2020
Detectives investigating an incident where a teenage girl was led into woods and made to remove items of clothing have released an EvoFit of a suspect. The 15-year-old victim was approached in a wooded area just off Stonyhurst, Chorley, by a man between 8.45am and 9.15am on September 17th.

WANTED: Have you seen this man?
October 29, 2020
We want to speak to Callum McAllister, after a burglary at Grove Farm Drive, in Adlington on September 25th. Can you help us find him?

UPDATE: Detectives charge wanted man from Rishton
October 29, 2020
David Osbaldeston, 27, from Rishton was wanted by police following an aggravated burglary in Accrington and an altercation at a pub in Clayton-le-Moors earlier this month. He is now remanded in custody to appear at court.

Charlene Downes murder - the search for the truth continues
October 30, 2020
Charlene went missing on the night of Saturday 1 November 2003. She was 14 years old, a child and she was very vulnerable

Missing Lewis found safe and well
October 30, 2020
Seventeen-year-old Lewis, who was reported missing from Buckshaw Village, Chorley, has been found safe and well.

Wanted man from Darwen arrested and charged
November 04, 2020
Lee Barr, 24, from Darwen, wanted in connection with an assault has now been arrested and charged.