News - May

UPDATE: a body found in the Forest of Bowland is that of Katie Kenyon

UPDATE: a body found in the Forest of Bowland is that of Katie Kenyon

May 01, 2022

The body found on Friday has now been formally identified as the missing Padiham mum.

Appeal to find missing boy

Appeal to find missing boy

May 10, 2022

He was last seen at around 2.40pm on May 3rd in Ashton-on-Ribble

Eight arrested as part of drugs investigation

Eight arrested as part of drugs investigation

May 11, 2022

This morning’s activity follows a lengthy proactive investigation

Seven charged with drug offences

Seven charged with drug offences

May 12, 2022

Anyone with concerns about drug-dealing or any other criminal activity in their area can call police on 101 or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, Crimestoppers can be contacted, in confidence, on 0800 555111 or online at crimestoppers.org

Teenager dies after collision

Teenager dies after collision

May 13, 2022

Owen Jones, from Crawshawbooth, was taken to hospital but sadly died yesterday afternoon

Two jailed after pet dog killed

Two jailed after pet dog killed

May 13, 2022

Ashley Grundy and Steven Robinson carried out the depraved act as revenge after a fall-out in a pub.

Man sentenced for manslaughter of partner

Man sentenced for manslaughter of partner

May 13, 2022

Donald Payne, 62, of Dinmore Avenue, Blackpool, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to life and must serve at least 12 years before he is able to apply for parole after admitting to the manslaughter of Simone Ambler in March 2021.

Lancashire Police support Op Sceptre, national week of action against knife crime

Lancashire Police support Op Sceptre, national week of action against knife crime

May 16, 2022

From today (Monday 16th May), officers from Lancashire Police will be joining other police forces in the national Operation Sceptre week of intensive action to tackle knife crime.

Tribute paid as investigation continues into death of woman

Tribute paid as investigation continues into death of woman

May 18, 2022

A 44-year-old man from Preston who we arrested on suspicion of murder has been bailed while our enquiries continue.

Investigation underway into Preston fire

Investigation underway into Preston fire

May 20, 2022

Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1347 of May 19th. Alternatively contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Four gang members jailed for 30+ years

Four gang members jailed for 30+ years

May 23, 2022

The men operated a dedicated drugs line in Accrington and have been given prison sentences totalling more than 30 years.

Men sentenced following assault

Men sentenced following assault

May 24, 2022

He has been left with permanent scarring and went through months of rehabilitation to help him to learn to walk and talk again.

Men jailed following Lancashire Constabulary investigation

Men jailed following Lancashire Constabulary investigation

May 26, 2022

Op Bergen was an investigation into the supply of cocaine from Greater Manchester into Fleetwood in October and November last year which resulted in us taking half a kilo of high purity cocaine out of circulation.

UPDATE: Missing girl found

UPDATE: Missing girl found

May 27, 2022

Further to our earlier appeals, Darcy, missing from Blackpool, has been found safe and well in the resort this afternoon (Friday, May 27).

A 60-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of child abduction and is in custody.

Appeal after transgender assault

Appeal after transgender assault

May 30, 2022

Anybody who recognises the youth in the image should call police on 101, quoting log 1257 of April 24, 2022.

Chief Constable plants a tree for the Queen’s Jubilee

Chief Constable plants a tree for the Queen’s Jubilee

June 01, 2022

To celebrate Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee, Chief Constable Chris Rowley planted a commemorative tree at Lancashire Police Headquarters.


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