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Concern growing for missing teenager
January 02, 2021
James, 19, left his home address in Carnforth at about 10pm on December 31st
Covid 19 - a message from the Deputy Chief Constable
January 11, 2021
Lancashire Constabulary’s Deputy Chief Constable has today reminded people that the lockdown rules are in place to save lives and stop the NHS being overwhelmed.
Detectives investigating the murder of a teenager in Preston have made a further arrest
January 12, 2021
Enquiries into the death of 16-year-old Sarmad Al-Saidi are continuing
Investigation into drugs death
January 15, 2021
Officers have today warned other drug users to be aware in case there is a strong or bad batch of drugs in circulation.
Man admits to assault following death of his brother in Lancaster
January 18, 2021
A man has admitted to assault following the death of his brother in Lancaster in September. Kieran Cuffe will be sentenced for the assault on Seamus Cuffe next month.
Man charged with murder of children
January 19, 2021
29-year-old Jordan Monaghan has also been charged with the murder of his girlfriend.
New Lancashire police chief confirmed as he outlines vision for policing
January 20, 2021
The Police and Crime Commissioner's preferred candidate as the next chief constable of Lancashire Constabulary, has been backed by the county's Police and Crime Panel.
Chris Rowley will replace current Chief Constable Andy Rhodes in the spring.
Warning: Telephone fraudsters target Lancashire's elderly residents
January 21, 2021
Officers investigating a series of courier frauds in the county have released a recording of an offender on the telephone to an elderly victim from Preston to highlight the tactics used by fraudsters.
Three men jailed after the murder of Robert Beattie while the search continues for two further suspects
January 22, 2021
Three members of a gang who doused a man in petrol and set him ablaze have been jailed for a total of almost 60 years for his murder. And today the officers investigating the murder of Robert Beattie have pledged to continue the search for two men that are still wanted in connection with the incident.
Intensive approach to tackling drugs being trialled in Blackpool
January 25, 2021
Standing for Addiction, Diversion, Disruption, Enforcement and Recovery, Project ADDER sees the police, council and health services working in partnership to address the root causes of drugs misuse and break down supply chains.
Sex offender found sleeping rough in Blackburn park jailed over horrific child abuse images
January 28, 2021
A sex offender who was found sleeping rough in a Blackburn park following three days on the run has been jailed after being convicted of possessing hundreds of horrific child abuse images. Sheldon Bateson was sentenced to 49 months.
Taxi driver assaulted and robbed
January 28, 2021
Enquiries are ongoing and police are appealing for witnesses.
Child seriously injured in collision
January 29, 2021
A 33-year-old man from Blackburn has been arrested
UPDATE: Do you know this man wanted in connection with a rape investigation?
February 05, 2021
Following our earlier appeal, wanted man Lewis Radcliffe was arrested today and is currently in custody. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals to find him.
Tributes to pedestrian who died following collision in Burnley
February 05, 2021
Janet Collinge, was taken to Royal Preston Hospital to be treated for her injuries, following the collision in December. She sadly died this week at home in Burnley.
Appeal for information after arson attack at Skelmersdale haulage firm
February 05, 2021
We are investigating after a report of a fire at Messenger Express, on West Pimbo Industrial Estate, where three heavy goods vehicles suffered substantial damage when they were set alight by two offenders, captured on CCTV.
Tribute to man who died in Bolton le Sands
February 09, 2021
Liam Peck, 23, was killed while carrying out building work at an address on Church Brow
Man convicted of online abuse of doctor
February 11, 2021
Everyone in our county should be allowed to live their lives free from harassment and the fear of hate crime.
Targeted Crime Team - tackling drug dealing in our communities
February 11, 2021
With covert operations, early morning raids and specialist canine support, the TCT unit investigate organised crime groups connected to the supply of class A drugs.
Detectives investigating murder of Preston teenager make further arrest
February 12, 2021
They have now been released under investigation.
Detectives investigating the murder of a mother and daughter have charged a woman
February 12, 2021
She is due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 4th March 2021
Appeal after break in and indecent exposure - with CCTV
February 22, 2021
We have released an image of a man we want to trace and speak to
UPDATE: Detectives investigating break in and indecent exposure have made an arrest
February 25, 2021
Detectives investigating an indecent exposure offence in Burscough have charged a man.
Man admits knifepoint robbery bid
March 01, 2021
Clifford Sculpher went into the Wine Cellar on Parkinson Street on January 3rd but fled empty handed after the shopkeeper fought him off.
Man jailed for attempted murder
March 01, 2021
Alex Lapinski launched an unprovoked attack on his victim
Rural task force teams launched across Lancashire
March 02, 2021
New rural task force teams have been set up across Lancashire to target the issues that matter most to rural communities including machinery theft, rural, wildlife and heritage crime.
Man bailed in Blackpool hospital inquiry
March 05, 2021
He has been suspended by Blackpool Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust
Appeal to trace man in CCTV
March 05, 2021
Police were called at shortly after 12.20pm today to the Tesco store, Hill Street,
Detectives investigating incident at Tesco appeal for further information
March 06, 2021
Urgent enquiries are underway
Investigation after youth dies at Euxton
March 07, 2021
Two other teenagers were not seriously hurt.
Pair jailed for burgling Brierfield house while elderly woman lay dying upstairs
March 08, 2021
While the male victim went upstairs to sit with his wife, who sadly died later that day, Kelly Cassidy and Steven Morris pretended to call for an ambulance but instead they callously stole a purse and a mobile phone from within the property.
Tribute to teenager killed at Euxton
March 08, 2021
Luke Bennett, 17, was killed after a metal pole he was holding came into contact with power lines
£710,500 police surge funding secured to tackle serious violence in Lancashire
March 09, 2021
£710,500 has been secured by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to tackle serious violence, murder, and knife crime over the next year.
Prolific paedophile jailed
March 09, 2021
Stephen Carr was found guilty following a trial at Preston Crown Court
Man charged with murder
March 09, 2021
Tiernan Darnton, 20, is accused of killing Mary Gregory in a fire at her home on Levens Drive
Man arrested after breach of Covid regulations at Preston gym
March 11, 2021
We were called to Reps Gym in Ribbleton to reports that people were inside the premises despite a closure order having been issued by the courts last month.
Eight arrested after a man and woman were injured in Darwen during a disturbance
March 11, 2021
We are investigating after a woman and a man were injured following reports of disturbances in Darwen in the early hours of this morning. Seven men and a woman were arrested at the scene.
Lancashire Talking reaches 30,000 responses
March 12, 2021
Lancashire Talking asks the county’s residents, via a few simple questions, what it’s like to live in their area.
Police and Crime Commissioner backs #noexcuseforabuse radio campaign
March 16, 2021
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw is backing radio adverts raising awareness of domestic abuse.
Airing from the 8th March on Rock FM and Greatest Hits Radio to coincide with No More Week 2021, a week dedicated to saying no more to domestic abuse and sexual violence in the UK, the adverts are part of the county’s domestic abuse campaign #noexcuseforabuse.
Three arrested in connection with fatal collision
March 18, 2021
Lewis Taylor 22, of Burnley sadly died following a collision on December 23rd last year.
Have you seen wanted man David Dunn, from Preston?
March 19, 2021
The 45-year-old, formerly of Centenary Mill Court, Preston, is wanted by police for breaching a restraining order and a community order and for failing to appear at court in January.
Two summonsed to court in connection with woman's death
March 23, 2021
A Home Office post mortem examination gave a cause of death as severe emaciation and neglect with extensive scabies skin infection
27 arrested in county lines operation
March 23, 2021
The activity was part of ongoing Project Medusa, an operation led by Merseyside Police and set up to tackle County Lines drug dealing and child criminal exploitation.
Appeal after pedestrian hit by car in Preston
March 25, 2021
We are appealing for information after a man was left with life-threatening injuries following a collision with a car in Mariners Way, Preston at 6.02pm yesterday (March 24).
Man charged after stabbing
March 25, 2021
Malik Hussain, 19, of Station Road, Bamber Bridge, is charged with attempted murder.
Have you seen missing Shelby?
March 25, 2021
We’re appealing for help in finding Shelby Wilson, 13 who was last seen yesterday afternoon around 3.30pm walking along Westminster Road, Morecambe.
The High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen Award 2021 winners
March 26, 2021
A 14-year-old from Rufford has been named as the High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2021 during a special virtual award ceremony, attended remotely by more than 150 people earlier his week.
UPDATE: wanted pair arrested in connection with drug conspiracy offences
March 30, 2021
Last week we issued an appeal to trace Jordan Kelly, from Blackpool and Carly Kirby, from Freckleton wanted on suspicion of conspiracy to supply class A drugs. They have now both been arrested.
Appeal after man dies in collision
April 02, 2021
His next of kin have been identified and spoken to.
Can you help find missing Sophie?
April 03, 2021
If you have seen Sophie or Steven or have any information about their whereabouts please contact us
UPDATE Preston firearms discharge - two arrested
April 05, 2021
We are continuing to appeal for information following a firearms discharge in Preston at the weekend.
Two men - aged 28 and 22 and from Preston – have since been arrested and both have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
Men charged after stabbing in Blackburn
April 07, 2021
Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone with information
Man jailed for child sex offences
April 09, 2021
We will continue to target those who seek to abuse children and to put them before the courts.
Serious assault - two arrested
April 12, 2021
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0290 of April 4.
Child injured in collision - appeal
April 12, 2021
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log number 0256 of April 12th.
Witness appeal after a van hit a pedestrian in Preston
April 21, 2021
We were called to Fishergate Hill, Preston, at 12.36pm yesterday (April 20) following reports a woman in her 50s had been struck by a reversing Renault Master high top van. Officers are now appealing for anyone with information, dashcam, CCTV or mobile phone footage to get in touch.
Lancashire Police take part in national knife crime initiative
April 26, 2021
Running from 26th April until 2nd May, Operation Sceptre takes place nationally twice a year and supports the work that Lancashire Police does to ensure people across the county feel safe from knife crime.
UPDATE: Can you help us find missing Matthew?
April 27, 2021
Matthew has now been located safe and well.
Appeal after body found at scene of fire
April 29, 2021
Enquiries are now underway to identify the deceased
Appeal for witnesses after a pedestrian was hit by a car in Blackpool
April 29, 2021
We are appealing for witnesses or anybody with dashcam footage to get in touch following a fail-to-stop collision in Blackpool yesterday afternoon when a man was struck by a car as he crossed the road.
Man convicted of murder
May 05, 2021
Andrew Claydon, of Lytham Road, Blackpool, admitted manslaughter but denied the murder charge but was convicted after a trial
Operation launched to intercept organised crime in Lancashire
May 06, 2021
Residents in Burnley and Pendle were the first to feel the benefit of a new Lancashire Police operation which has been launched to clamp down on organised crime across the county. The day of action was the first to be held as part of Operation Guardian with more planned across the county over the coming months, aimed at disrupting organised criminal activity and stopping those who use Lancashire’s road network to commit offences.
Warning to owners of missing dogs about text message blackmail scam
May 06, 2021
Dog owners who have posted their contact details online when their pet has gone missing have been contacted by scammers on an unknown number. They have said that the victim has a limited amount of time - usually a day - to transfer bitcoin or the scammers will kill their pet.
Man jailed for 10 years for rape
May 06, 2021
Connor Fearon lured the vulnerable woman to a deserted bridleway in the early hours of the morning of December 19th
Appeal after man suffers injury in Blackpool
May 10, 2021
An investigation into the circumstances around the injury is ongoing
Family pay tribute to James Dean after body found
May 10, 2021
The body has now been formally identified. Our thoughts are with James’ family and friends at this time.
300 knives taken off Lancashire’s streets during police anti-knife crime week
May 12, 2021
Lancashire Constabulary joined other police forces on the Operation Sceptre national week against knife crime running from April 26th to May 2nd.
Pensioner found guilty of murdering his neighbour
May 13, 2021
Pensioner Alan Fare, 73, of Victory Close, Nelson has been found guilty of the murder of his neighbour Mandy Houghton, 58, also from Nelson.
Two jailed after investigation into exploitation of young women
May 14, 2021
Operation Command was launched in 2019 following reports of sexual assaults on a number of girls.
Five charged with drug offences
May 14, 2021
All appeared before Blackpool Magistrates’ Court today (May 14th) and were remanded
Tribute to boy who died in suspected gas explosion
May 16, 2021
Very sadly George Arthur Hinds, aged two years and 10 months, died as a result of the incident. Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this distressing time.
Enquiries underway into cause of Heysham explosion
May 17, 2021
Enquiries into the cause of the explosion are now underway and are likely to take some time.
Witness appeal after two pedestrians hit by car in Leyland
May 20, 2021
We are appealing for witnesses following a collision between a car and two pedestrians at around 3pm on Tuesday, May 18th at the junction of King Street and Towngate, when a BMW 2 Series collided with a man and woman, both aged in their 50s.
UPDATE: Wanted man Steven Pinington arrested
May 21, 2021
Further to our earlier appeals, wanted man Steven Pinnington, who has links to Blackpool, has been arrested in Scotland.
Man jailed for life for murder
May 21, 2021
Andrew Claydon, 45, was found guilty of the murder of Matthew Pearson following a trial earlier this month.
Man charged after Burnley stabbings
May 28, 2021
Munawar Hussain, 57, of Lancashire, has been charged with two counts of attempted murder
Man jailed for trafficking
June 08, 2021
Florica Calin arranged and paid for the woman to come to the country on a promise of work in a factory
Witness and dashcam appeal after serious road traffic collision in Blackpool
June 10, 2021
We were called to Whitegate Drive at 10.10am on June 10 following reports of a collision between a Renault Captur and a Honda CBF 125CC motorcycle, close to the health centre.
Euro 2020: Let’s summer safely
June 11, 2021
As the UEFA European Football Championships start today Friday (11th June) Lancashire Constabulary are reminding supporters to celebrate safely and responsibly.
Appeal after man injured in fight
June 17, 2021
Detectives are appealing for anyone with information or footage of the incident to come forward.
Appeal after schoolgirl grabbed
June 25, 2021
The 14-year-old was on her way to school at about 8.30am today
Witness appeal after fatal collision
June 26, 2021
We are appealing for information after a man sadly died following a collision close to Warton today (Saturday, June 26).
Police were called around 1.05am by the Ambulance Service to a report of an collision on Lodge Lane between the junctions of Carr Lane and Huck Lane.
UPDATE: Arrest after boy, 8, seriously injured in fail-to-stop collision in Bacup
June 27, 2021
The boy, who is from Bacup, was taken to Manchester Children’s Hospital with serious head injuries. His condition is described as serious but stable.
UPDATE: Tribute to Sion after Darwen collision
June 28, 2021
The family of a man who sadly died following a collision in Darwen have paid tribute to him.
Sion Chaisty, 44, died after a collision in Pole Lane on Saturday.
Man charged after collision
June 28, 2021
He is due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court this morning (Monday, June 28th)
Man handed life sentence for Blackpool murder
June 28, 2021
A man has been sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a man he attacked more than 10 years ago.
Mark Cranfield, 38, was jailed at Preston Crown Court on Friday (June 25) following the death of Alec Driver, 41 (pictured).
Knife Angel coming to Lancashire
June 29, 2021
The Knife Angel, a huge statue made from 100,000 seized knives, will be on display in Lancashire throughout November 2021.
Detectives investigating £3.5million cannabis find in Oswaldtwistle make four arrests
June 29, 2021
The four arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to supply cannabis are: a 35-year-old man from Nelson, a 36-year-old man from Burnley, a 33-year-old man from Blackburn, and a 59-year-old man from Burnley. They are all currently in custody.
Man charged after Skelmersdale stabbing
June 30, 2021
A man has been charged by detectives investigating a stabbing in Skelmersdale.
Police were called around 8.40pm on Thursday (June 24) to a report a man had been stabbed outside a property in Lancaster Crescent. He was taken to hospital for treatment.
Man jailed for historical sex offences
June 30, 2021
A Blackpool man has been jailed for committing historical sex offences.
Clayton Sandlin, also known as Clayton Mark, 62, of Norkeed Court, Queens Promenade, was sentenced to eight years in prison at Preston Crown Court on Monday (June 28).
Appeal after man stabbed
June 30, 2021
The victim, a man in his 40s. was taken to the Royal Preston Hospital
Man guilty of murdering mother and daughter in Reedley
July 02, 2021
Shahbaz Khan (pictured), 61, of Ribble Avenue, Burnley, appeared at Preston Crown Court charged with murdering Dr Saman Mir Sacharvi, 49, and her 14-year-old daughter, Vian Mangrio, at their home on Colne Road on September 30th.
Witness appeal after fatal motorway collision
July 02, 2021
We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footage after a man sadly died in a road traffic collision on the M6.
Officers were called at 1.02am yesterday (July 1) to reports of a collision involving a Seat Ibiza and a Mercedes Actros HGV on the southbound side of the carriageway between junctions 28 and 27.
Witness and footage appeal after aggravated burglary in Preston
July 02, 2021
We were called just after 11am yesterday (July 1) to reports two men had broken into a property in Watling Street Road, Fulwood, and threatened an occupant with a knife.
Appeal after man and woman seriously injured
July 05, 2021
A man in his 50s was arrested at an address on Heights Road in Nelson a short time later. He remains in custody
Woman dies after Nelson disturbance
July 05, 2021
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman attacked in Nelson.
Man interviewed as part of hospital investigation
July 06, 2021
A man arrested by police as part of ongoing investigations related to Blackpool Victoria Hospital has been voluntarily interviewed in connection with further alleged offences.
Witness appeal after Penwortham collision
July 06, 2021
We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Penwortham.
Police were called around 4pm yesterday (Monday, July 5) to a report of an accident involving two vehicles in Penwortham Way.
Operation Hunter: Targeting Lancashire’s most wanted offenders
July 06, 2021
Lancashire Police are targeting some of the county’s most wanted offenders as part of an operation dedicated to finding those trying to evade capture.
Blackburn man jailed for child sex offences
July 06, 2021
Suhail Mogra, 25, of Whitewell Place, has been jailed after engaging in sexualised online conversations with someone he believed was a 13-year-old child.
He was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on July 1st to 34 months in prison, after being caught by police who were posing as the girl online.
Family pay tribute to woman who died after attack in Nelson
July 06, 2021
A 58 year old man remains in custody
CCTV APPEAL: Officers want to speak to man in connection with affray in Accrington
July 07, 2021
A 35-year-old from Blackburn and a 41-year-old man from Accrington were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault. They have since been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Man sentenced for sexually assaulting woman in her sixties
July 07, 2021
A man who sneaked into a woman’s house and attempted to rape her a number of times has been given a sentence by a Judge totalling 16 years.
Man charged with murder
July 07, 2021
He is due to appear before magistrates in Blackburn tomorrow (Thursday, July 8th)
Appeal after man dies following collision
July 09, 2021
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 0803 of July 8th.
Appeal after 14-year-old boy left seriously injured following Aughton collision
July 09, 2021
Officers were called at 5pm yesterday (July 8) to reports of a collision between a cyclist and a Honda Jazz on Formby Lane at the junction with Greens Lane.
Tribute paid to motorcyclist killed in collision in Ormskirk
July 10, 2021
We were called at around 3.50pm on Friday (July 9th) to Holmeswood Road, close to the junction with Rufford Park Lane, to reports a motorcyclist had collided with a wall.
The man – who has since been named as Martin Green (pictured), 59, from Banks - was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Rapist given sentence totalling 23 years
July 12, 2021
Colin Evans’s offending came to light in December 2017 after he had been arrested for sexually assaulting a different woman.
Appeal after man shot in Preston
July 12, 2021
Thankfully his injuries aren't life threatening. A man has been arrested
Appeal following serious collision in Scarisbrick
July 12, 2021
The incident occurred at around 3.35pm on Saturday (July 10th) on Southport Road, when a Vauxhall Corsa and a Range Rover Evoque collided.
APPEAL: Assault in St Annes left woman in hospital
July 13, 2021
The incident occurred on June 27th at around 11.30pm outside Café Nero on St Annes Road West.
Dawn arrests following shooting and murder
July 13, 2021
Officers swooped on the addresses in a series of co-ordinated and simultaneous strikes earlier today.
Appeal after Blackpool stabbing
July 13, 2021
The victim’s injuries are thankfully not life threatening
Man who sexually abused two children jailed for 11 years
July 13, 2021
David Gardner, 65, was also put on the Sex Offender’s Register for life, after being convicted of sexually abusing a boy and a girl between 2000 and 2010.
Ban on knives, firearms and offensive weapons comes into force today
July 14, 2021
Changes to legislation mean that from 14th July all weapons banned in public by the Criminal Justice Act 1988, including zombie knives, shuriken or death stars and knuckledusters, will now also be banned in private.
JAILED: 'Fake it 'til you Make it' fraudster stole thousands from his own parents
July 14, 2021
Wayne Skinner, who stole £35,000 from his own parents to fund luxury holidays and trips to exclusive nightclubs, has been jailed for five years and seven months.
Seven charged after Burnley shooting
July 15, 2021
All those charged were due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court today
Witness and footage appeal after man stabbed in Preston
July 15, 2021
We were called by North West Ambulance Service at 12.40am today (July 15) who informed us that a man in his 30s had been found with stab wounds to his head and stomach in Blackpool Road. He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where his condition is described as serious but stable.
UPDATE: Wanted Blackpool man arrested after he failed to appear at court
July 16, 2021
Jordan McManus, 23, of Caunce Street has been arrested as part of Operation Hunter which targets some of the county’s most wanted offenders.
Detectives release image of man they want to speak to after Blackpool stabbing
July 16, 2021
At around 3.10am the victim was outside Shoezone, Bank Hey Street, when he was approached by a man on a bike. He made threats towards the victim, before stabbing him and stealing his mobile phone.
Five charged as part of Lancashire Police’s ongoing efforts to disrupt organised crime
July 17, 2021
At 4pm on July 14 officers stopped a vehicle in the Queens Road area of Cheetham Hill, Manchester, and three people were arrested on suspicion of firearm offences. Further enquiries led to four people being arrested in the Fishwick and Deepdale areas of Preston later the same day, also on suspicion of firearm offences.
Detectives issue appeal after teen left seriously injured following serious assault in Burnley
July 18, 2021
Just after 4.20am we were called to reports a different 17-year-old boy had been assaulted in Hammerton Street a short time earlier. Emergency services have attended and found the first victim unresponsive on the pavement close to Panamas nightclub. He was taken to hospital for treatment on a fractured skull and bleed on the brain. He remains in hospital at this time.
Lifting of restrictions Q&A
July 19, 2021
We have answered some questions you may have with the lifting of lockdown restrictions today.
Appeal after arson attack at house in Skelmersdale
July 19, 2021
At around 1am on July 10, we were called following reports a petrol bomb had been thrown through the window of an address in Crossfield Road. Thankfully none of the occupants were injured, although there was some smoke damage caused to the property.
Motorcyclist injured in Lathom collision
July 19, 2021
We are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Lathom left a motorcyclist seriously injured.
Police were called around 2.40pm on Saturday (July 17) to a report of an accident at the junction of Hall Lane and Spa Lane.
Appeal following attempted robbery in Carnforth
July 19, 2021
The incident occurred at around 7.50pm on Thursday (July 15th), when the victim was walking her dog along the canal towpath, close to Oxford Street.
As she stood up after putting her dog’s lead on, an unknown man approached her and punched her to the side of her head, before attempting to grab the lead out of her hand. Luckily the woman held on tightly to it and the man made off.
Four jailed for Aughton robbery
July 20, 2021
Four men have been jailed following a robbery in Aughton which left a man with serious gunshot wounds to his knee and ankle.
Appeal after woman found unconscious on the pavement in Upholland
July 20, 2021
Officers were called to Pimbo Lane shortly before 6.30am yesterday (July 19) where they found an 18-year-old woman with serious head injuries. A 19-year-old man from Bickerstaffe and a 22-year-old man from Skelmersdale were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 Assault.
Operation Hunter result: Second East Lancashire's most wanted arrested
July 21, 2021
Wanted man Kyle Granite has been located following our appeal. The 29-year-old from Rishton was arrested as a result of Operation Hunter, launched on July 5th, which targets some of the county’s most wanted offenders. We are still appealing for help in locating the remaining most wanted people issued yesterday - have you seen them?
UPDATE: Man arrested after schoolgirls asked to get into stranger's van in Burnley
July 21, 2021
The incident occurred at around 3.10pm yesterday (Tuesday, July 20th) as the two girls – aged 15 and 16 – were standing at the junction of Church Street, St James Street and Hall Street in the town centre. Enquiries have been ongoing since then and this afternoon a 36-year-old man from Burnley was arrested on suspicion of kidnap. He remains in police custody.
Officers armed with new roadside check technology
July 21, 2021
The technology can be used by officers when stopping drivers who are suspected of committing offences under the Road Traffic Act and will remove any doubt that a driver is who they say they are. Photographs at the Roadside ([email protected]) has been developed by the DVLA and the Home Office and piloted including Lancashire, ahead of its country-wide roll out over the summer.
Operation Hunter: Do you know the faces of our most wanted offenders in South Lancashire?
July 21, 2021
Earlier this month we launched Operation Hunter which targets some of the county’s most wanted offenders. We have made 53 arrests in South division since the campaign started and we now need your help to find others trying to evade capture. These are this week’s top five wanted faces in South Lancashire – do you know where they are?
Dashcam footage appeal after woman robbed of her BMW after stopping in layby on the A6
July 21, 2021
The victim, a woman in her 30s, was driving towards Chorley from the direction of Middlebrook in her white BMW M235i when she received a text message. She pulled into a layby at the Blackrod Bypass somewhere between the junction with Bolton Road at Westhoughton, near to The Royal Oak and Grimeford Lane, at around 635pm.
Man jailed after home intrusion and exposure
July 22, 2021
He was arrested following a police appeal
‘Divisional Commanders’ to be appointed in each of Lancashire Constabulary’s three main policing areas
July 22, 2021
The Chief Superintendents will be based in local policing areas in the East, South and West of the county. Their role will be to focus specifically on the delivery of place-based policing and to forge stronger partnerships with their local communities and other local partner agencies.
Man dies after drowning in the sea at St Anne's
July 23, 2021
Emergency services were called at around 7.20pm today after reports that a person had got into difficulty in the sea close to the pier at St Anne's.
UPDATE: Man arrested after altercation in Blackpool
July 24, 2021
Following our appeal yesterday a 30-year-old man came forward and was arrested on suspicion of wounding following an altercation outside Walkabout.
UPDATE: Murder investigation launched after stabbing in Blackpool
July 24, 2021
Detectives investigating the death of a man in Blackpool have today (Monday, July 26) charged a man with murder.
Man charged after pedestrians hit by car on Blackpool promenade
July 25, 2021
Adam Clarke, 30 of Arnfield Road, Stockport has been charged with attempted murder, common assault, and dangerous driving. He is due to appear at Blackpool Magistrates’ Court in the morning.
UPDATE: Officers release image of potential witness of incident where man asked two schoolgirls to get into a vehicle with him
July 26, 2021
We recently appealed for information to identify a man who we believe may have witnessed an incident where a man asked two schoolgirls to get into a vehicle with him in Burnley on July 20.
He has since been identified and is helping with our enquiries.
CCTV appeal after woman attacked
July 26, 2021
Detectives are appealing for information to identify this man and woman in connection with an assault investigation in Preston.