News - 2023

Four sentenced for bitcoin fraud

Four sentenced for bitcoin fraud

January 16, 2023

The scam made so much money that £5,000 gift cards were handed in the street and cars were bought for people in the pub.

Museum welcomes 10,000th visitor

Museum welcomes 10,000th visitor

January 30, 2023

The Museum has gone from strength to strength since its launch in June last year,

Man charged with manslaughter

Man charged with manslaughter

February 01, 2023

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Sean Orrell, 32, of Leigh, has today (Wednesday February 1) been charged

UPDATE: Wanted men arrested after firearms discharge in Lancaster

UPDATE: Wanted men arrested after firearms discharge in Lancaster

February 02, 2023

Earlier this week we appealed for information to find Jason Singleton, 31 and Sean Corless, 38, after gunshots were discharged close to properties in Patterdale Road and Ennerdale Close around 10.30pm on January 25.

MFH Nicola Bulley  - latest update

MFH Nicola Bulley - latest update

February 03, 2023

It’s now a week since the mum of two went missing and since last Friday we have been carrying out extensive searches

Appeal after fatal collision

Appeal after fatal collision

February 03, 2023

We are appealing for information and urging any witnesses, who have yet to speak to police, to come forward.

Appeal after pensioner robbed and assaulted

Appeal after pensioner robbed and assaulted

February 03, 2023

A man in his 20s was arrested nearby on suspicion of robbery. He remains in custody.

Missing Nicola Bulley - latest update

Missing Nicola Bulley - latest update

February 06, 2023

And as part of our continuing efforts, we are again appealing for anyone with dashcam or other footage to submit it to us.

Nicola Bulley update

Nicola Bulley update

February 09, 2023

We will not tolerate criminality, including trespass and criminal damage.

Nicola Bulley - family statement

Nicola Bulley - family statement

February 16, 2023

As we approach the three-week anniversary of her going missing on Friday, 27 January, we remain committed to doing everything we can to find her.

Body retrieved from the River Wyre

Body retrieved from the River Wyre

February 20, 2023

No formal identification has yet been carried out, so we are unable to say whether this is Nicola Bulley at this time.

Four found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson in Blackpool

Four found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson in Blackpool

February 24, 2023

Mark, also known as Mark Lamb, was beaten and stabbed and left dying on Carshalton Road, Blackpool, in the early hours of July 11. It followed an altercation between himself and the offenders at an address on nearby Boothroyden, which then continued onto Carshalton Road.

Six arrested as Op Warrior continues

Six arrested as Op Warrior continues

March 01, 2023

Early morning raids were carried out in Blackpool and Preston

Crimestoppers offer £20,000 to help catch Valerie Kneale killer

Crimestoppers offer £20,000 to help catch Valerie Kneale killer

March 07, 2023

Independent charity Crimestoppers has today (Tuesday, March 7) announced a £20,000 reward for information which leads to the conviction of Valerie Kneale’s murderer.

Mrs Kneale, 75, from Blackpool, died on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on November 16, 2018.

53 arrests across Lancashire as we continue to crackdown on County Lines activity

53 arrests across Lancashire as we continue to crackdown on County Lines activity

March 09, 2023

53 people have been arrested, cash, weapons and mobile phones have been seized and suspected Class A and Class B drugs have been recovered from across Lancashire, as part of a major national operation to crack down on County Lines offenders.

Rapist jailed

Rapist jailed

March 13, 2023

While on bail he then went on to sexually assault two other teenage girls in May last year.

Man dies following assault in Blackpool

Man dies following assault in Blackpool

March 17, 2023

His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time

UPDATE: Investigation after Fleetwood disorder

UPDATE: Investigation after Fleetwood disorder

March 20, 2023

Four people have been arrested as part of our crackdown on recent disorder in Fleetwood.

Investigation into sexual assault allegations at hospital

Investigation into sexual assault allegations at hospital

March 21, 2023

A man has been arrested this morning in connection with our enquiries

Lancashire Police Cadets take first prize at national awards

Lancashire Police Cadets take first prize at national awards

March 23, 2023

Police Cadets from Lancashire’s Pendle unit are celebrating their success after winning the National Crime Beats Awards, at a ceremony in London on 21st March 2023.

Aya Hachem murder - further man convicted

Aya Hachem murder - further man convicted

March 29, 2023

Louis Otway was involved in organising and arranging the shooting on 17th May 2020

Appeal after Skelmersdale stabbing

Appeal after Skelmersdale stabbing

April 06, 2023

The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital and his injuries have been treated. He has now been discharged.

Appeal for information following serious collision in Blackburn

Appeal for information following serious collision in Blackburn

April 08, 2023

A man in his 80s suffered multiple injuries in the collision, including pelvis and rib fractures.

Appeal after collision involving a cyclist in Thornton

Appeal after collision involving a cyclist in Thornton

April 08, 2023

We're appealing for information and dashcam footage after a cyclist in his 20s was involved in a road traffic collision.

Drugs gang jailed

Drugs gang jailed

April 12, 2023

The sentences fall as we continue to take the fight to criminals as part of #OpWarrior

Appeal after stabbing

Appeal after stabbing

April 14, 2023

We were called at shortly before 9am today (Friday, April 14) following reports of an assault on Shelley Road in Ashton.

Appeal to trace wanted men

Appeal to trace wanted men

April 17, 2023

We want to trace the two men and speak to them after a double stabbing in Preston last week.

Have you seen missing Joanne?

Have you seen missing Joanne?

April 17, 2023

Anyone who sees her or knows where she could be should call us on 101 quoting log 0569 of April 11.

Appeal after vulnerable man burgled

Appeal after vulnerable man burgled

April 19, 2023

We are appealing for anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV, or who has any information, to get in touch.

UPDATE: Can you help us identify a man whose body was found on Longridge Fell

UPDATE: Can you help us identify a man whose body was found on Longridge Fell

April 21, 2023

Further to our earlier appeals, we have now identified the body of a man found earlier this month in woodland off Birdy Brow in Longridge Fell.

Enquiries are ongoing to identify and speak to his next of kin.

Teenager charged following stabbing in Leyland

Teenager charged following stabbing in Leyland

April 26, 2023

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, a 16-year-old boy from Bootle – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has been charged with attempted murder. He has been remanded into custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.

Man jailed for long campaign of stalking

Man jailed for long campaign of stalking

April 26, 2023

A man has been jailed after carrying out a harassment campaign against a former business associate, which included death threats, posting her personal information online and bombarding her daily with messages.

Making our streets safer - Op Vanquish continues

Making our streets safer - Op Vanquish continues

April 27, 2023

This activity demonstrates our commitment to tackling the issues that matter most to our communities

Thug jailed for killing man

Thug jailed for killing man

April 27, 2023

Michael Hannan attacked James O’Hara during a chance encounter on Gisburn Road, Barrowford

Appeal after collision in Blackpool

Appeal after collision in Blackpool

April 30, 2023

If you saw the collision or any of the vehicles beforehand please get in touch

Appeal after collision

Appeal after collision

April 30, 2023

Anyone with information should call 101

Appeal after stabbing - two arrested

Appeal after stabbing - two arrested

May 01, 2023

An investigation is underway, and we are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward

Preston stabbing - man charged

Preston stabbing - man charged

May 02, 2023

Stephen Dixon, 58, of Ribbleton Avenue, is charged with Section 18 wounding and possession of a knife. He was due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court this morning (Tuesday)

Appeal after woman dies in collision

Appeal after woman dies in collision

May 02, 2023

The driver of the Kuga, a man in his 80s, was arrested at the scene.

We are still searching for missing Joanne Neild, aged 50

We are still searching for missing Joanne Neild, aged 50

May 04, 2023

Joanne, 50, was last seen at the end of March outside Tesco in Accrington.

Healthcare assistant jailed for sexual assaults

Healthcare assistant jailed for sexual assaults

May 04, 2023

A man who sexually assaulted five women while working at a Lancashire hospital has today (Thursday, May 4) been jailed.

Hernando Puno, 52, of Onslow Road, Blackpool, was sentenced Burnley Crown Court.

Men charged following substantial drugs seizure in Blackburn

Men charged following substantial drugs seizure in Blackburn

May 05, 2023

The seizure of the drugs marks one of the biggest ever in Lancashire

Blackpool pervert jailed for downloading indecent images

Blackpool pervert jailed for downloading indecent images

May 05, 2023

A convicted paedophile who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children and even travelled to Italy to holiday to meet a young family has been jailed.

Man jailed for life for murder of Aya Hachem

Man jailed for life for murder of Aya Hachem

May 05, 2023

Lewis Otway, 42, of Clitheroe Road, Manchester, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court today (Friday, May 5th) to life with a minimum term of 32 years

Lancashire Constabulary commemorates the coronation

Lancashire Constabulary commemorates the coronation

May 06, 2023

Chief Constable Chris Rowley pledges to support and serve the king from Lancashire.

Dangerous driver convicted after high-speed pursuit

Dangerous driver convicted after high-speed pursuit

May 09, 2023

Officers from the Rural Task Force, based in Waterfoot, requested a Toyota Auris to stop in Whitworth in the early hours of September 3 last year.

Lancashire Constabulary response to PCC review announcement

Lancashire Constabulary response to PCC review announcement

May 09, 2023

We are keen to take the opportunity to learn and we welcome the independent review that the Police and Crime Commissioner has asked the College of Policing to conduct.

Jail for rapist who assaulted woman while she was sleeping

Jail for rapist who assaulted woman while she was sleeping

May 09, 2023

Matthew Grant Wilkinson, 29, of Grasmere Grove, Whittle-le-Woods, was arrested later the same morning and subsequently charged with rape.

Susan Wareing murder - detective vows never to give up until her body is found

Susan Wareing murder - detective vows never to give up until her body is found

May 09, 2023

Alan Edwards, 48, of Blackburn Road, Darwen was convicted of Susan’s murder following a trial at Preston Crown Court

Can you help? Missing Joanne could be anywhere in the country

Can you help? Missing Joanne could be anywhere in the country

May 10, 2023

Joanne Neild (pictured), 50, has been missing from home since the end of March and she could now be anywhere in the country.

Lancashire Constabulary publishes Annual Report

Lancashire Constabulary publishes Annual Report

May 11, 2023

Preventing and fighting crime, keeping our communities safe and putting victims at the heart of everything we do are the commitments made today by Lancashire Constabulary’s Deputy Chief Constable.

Footage and witness appeal after serious collision in Rossendale

Footage and witness appeal after serious collision in Rossendale

May 12, 2023

Our officers were called to the Stoneholme Industrial Estate, Stoneholme Road, Crawshawbooth, at 12.25am today (May 12) following reports a Renault Clio had collided with a trailer, before deflecting into a building.

Man dies after collision

Man dies after collision

May 14, 2023

We were called around 9.20pm on May 6 to a report of a collision involving three cars in Blackburn Road, close to the Old Mother Redcap pub in Hyndburn.

Witness appeal after fatal collision in Edenfield

Witness appeal after fatal collision in Edenfield

May 14, 2023

A man has sadly died following a collision in Edenfield.

We were called around 6.55pm yesterday (Saturday, May 13) to a report of a collision on Blackburn Road.

Further arrests and charges in Nelson disorder investigation

Further arrests and charges in Nelson disorder investigation

May 15, 2023

We have now made 11 arrests in relation to this ongoing investigation and I want to make it clear that this disruptive activity will continue.

UPDATE: Body found in search for missing man

UPDATE: Body found in search for missing man

May 16, 2023

Officers searching for a missing Padiham man have sadly found a body.

The body of man has been located in a wooded area off Grove Lane, Padiham, around 1pm today (May 16).

Renewed appeal in the search for Daniel Hives

Renewed appeal in the search for Daniel Hives

May 16, 2023

It is now over five months since Daniel Hives went missing in Lancaster and we continue to appeal for information in our search for him.

Tackling Knife Crime – Lancashire Violence Reduction Network support national campaign Operation Sceptre

Tackling Knife Crime – Lancashire Violence Reduction Network support national campaign Operation Sceptre

May 16, 2023

This week the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN) is supporting Operation Sceptre, a national week of police action targeting knife crime.

UPDATE: Two charged following thefts from ATMs

UPDATE: Two charged following thefts from ATMs

May 16, 2023

Two men have now been charged following thefts from cash machines in Chorley and Preston.

Our IT team have won a global award!

Our IT team have won a global award!

May 17, 2023

The team established a process which has already saved the force over £1.6m through cost avoidance.

Seven people in custody following death of Tony Johnson in Blackpool

Seven people in custody following death of Tony Johnson in Blackpool

May 17, 2023

This morning (Wednesday, May 17th) warrants were carried out at four addresses in the Fylde area and four addresses in the Burnley area.

Blackpool Sea Rescue

Blackpool Sea Rescue

May 18, 2023

Last week, four officers from Blackpool showed incredible bravery when they saved a woman’s life. Here's their story.

Appeal following disorder in Nelson

Appeal following disorder in Nelson

May 18, 2023

At 10.45pm we were made aware of cars driving at speed in Manchester Road towards Brierfield. At 11.10pm we received a report of a number of males fighting with weapons in the Lidl carpark in Nelson. A BMW X5 with extensive damage was found abandoned at the scene. At 11.43pm we received a report of males fighting with weapons in Westmoreland Street, heading towards Lomeshaye Road.

Fresh appeal for missing Joanne Neild

Fresh appeal for missing Joanne Neild

May 19, 2023

Joanne, 50, has been missing from home since the end of March.

Six men and two boys found guilty of their roles in violent disorder

Six men and two boys found guilty of their roles in violent disorder

May 19, 2023

We were called to Hermitage Road, Rishton, near to the old paper mill, at 9pm on August 6, 2021, following reports the victim – who was 17 at the time – had been chased and attacked by a large group of youths. Our enquiries found that weapons used included machetes, knives and an axe. And that the youngest offenders were just 14 at the time the offence was committed.

Men arrested and weapons seized following Blackburn disorder

Men arrested and weapons seized following Blackburn disorder

May 22, 2023

The arrests relate to an incident at 4.59pm on March 24 in Lincoln Road where a silver Volkswagen Passat was deliberately driven into. The Passat and its driver were attacked by a group of men with weapons.

Woman jailed for manslaughter

Woman jailed for manslaughter

May 23, 2023

She appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday (May 22) where she was jailed for three years.

Can you help us identify these men?

Can you help us identify these men?

May 23, 2023

We’d like to speak to them as part of our investigation into a burglary at a premises on Junction 7 Business Park in Clayton le Moors, which occurred at around 5.30pm on April 10th.

Update in the search for Shannon Canning

Update in the search for Shannon Canning

May 23, 2023

Although formal identification has yet to take place, we believe the body of a woman recovered from the River Lune is that of missing Shannon Canning

Two more arrests made following death of Tony Johnson in Blackpool

Two more arrests made following death of Tony Johnson in Blackpool

May 23, 2023

This takes the total number of people arrested as part of this investigation to nine.

Have you seen these vehicles?

Have you seen these vehicles?

May 24, 2023

We are appealing for information and in particular want to trace these three vehicles following a high-value burglary at a premises in Darwen.

Special operation targets online abusers

Special operation targets online abusers

May 24, 2023

The operation – codenamed Operation Symphony – ran last week and was aimed at taking action against individuals identified as being involved in child abuse online.

Preston man jailed for cash point robbery

Preston man jailed for cash point robbery

May 24, 2023

Phillip Williams approached his victim – a 65-year-old man - from behind and knocked him to the ground.

Motorist jailed for causing death of pedestrian in Darwen

Motorist jailed for causing death of pedestrian in Darwen

May 25, 2023

Kristian Rawcliffe, 26, was behind the wheel of his friend’s modified Renault Clio when it collided with victim Sion Chaisty at speed on Pole Lane, Darwen, at around 6pm on June 26, 2021.

Op Vanquish: Dangerous drivers targeted across Lancashire to make our roads safer

Op Vanquish: Dangerous drivers targeted across Lancashire to make our roads safer

May 25, 2023

Lancashire Police are focused on tackling the issues which are of concern to our communities.

Can you help us identify these men following a Darwen burglary?

Can you help us identify these men following a Darwen burglary?

May 25, 2023

We want to speak to them as part of our enquiries into a high-value burglary in Darwen.

Police vehicle collision in Lancaster

Police vehicle collision in Lancaster

May 26, 2023

We can confirm that this has been referred to the IOPC for an independent investigation.

Over 1,000 knives recovered in Lancashire after knife crime operation

Over 1,000 knives recovered in Lancashire after knife crime operation

May 26, 2023

1,105 knives have been recovered throughout Lancashire as part of Operation Sceptre, a national knife crime week of action.

Lancaster collision update

Lancaster collision update

May 26, 2023

You will be aware that yesterday evening a young child was involved in a collision with a police vehicle in Lancaster and our thoughts and prayers are with this little boy and with his family.

Man charged following murder in Chorley

Man charged following murder in Chorley

May 27, 2023

We were called at around 2.30am yesterday (Friday, May 26th) to an address on Congress Street, to reports of a sudden death. Officers attended and sadly found the body of a woman, who we can now name as Fiona Robinson, aged 37.

Appeal following collision in Larbreck

Appeal following collision in Larbreck

May 30, 2023

The incident occurred on Sunday (May 28th) at around 4.40pm on Garstang Road, between Great Eccleston and Windy Harbour, when a Kawasaki motorbike and a BMW X3 car collided.

Action to be taken against reckless motorists who ignored matrix signs

Action to be taken against reckless motorists who ignored matrix signs

May 30, 2023

The consequences of their actions will be delivered in the post in the next few weeks.

Appeal following burglary at address in Blackpool

Appeal following burglary at address in Blackpool

June 01, 2023

We would like to speak to her as part of our investigation following a burglary at an address in Blackpool.

Man who assaulted pregnant woman jailed

Man who assaulted pregnant woman jailed

June 01, 2023

Curtis Bamsey appeared at Preston Crown Court last month where he was sentenced to six years in custody. An indefinite restraining order was also put in place.

Op Warrior continues

Op Warrior continues

June 02, 2023

All of them are with charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine between 31/01/22 and 01/01/23. They appeared at court last week.

Man found guilty of attempting to murder toddler in Blackpool

Man found guilty of attempting to murder toddler in Blackpool

June 02, 2023

Lewis Prince will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on August 4.


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