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Six arrested as Op Warrior continues
March 01, 2023
Early morning raids were carried out in Blackpool and Preston
Woman sadly dies following collision in Clitheroe
March 02, 2023
The collision occurred on January 8th at around 12.30pm at the junction of Shawbridge Street and Peel Street in Clitheroe. A passenger in one of the cars was taken to hospital with serious injuries, but in the early hours of this morning (Thursday, March 2nd) sadly died.
Prison for dangerous offender who attacked a couple as they slept
March 03, 2023
Jamie O’Shea assaulted his former girlfriend and a man while they slept, inflicting particularly serious injuries on the man – he suffered several facial fractures and needed nine metal plates inserted into his face. While on bail, he made two telephone calls to the police and made serious threats.
Man in critical condition following assault in Blackpool
March 05, 2023
The incident occurred at around 7pm, when an altercation broke out involving around 15 people outside The Manchester pub, at the junction of Lytham Road and the Promenade.
Appeal following fatal collision in Lancaster
March 05, 2023
The incident occurred at around 11.40pm last night (Saturday, March 4th) on Littledale Road, when a Volkswagen Polo with five occupants left the road and collided with a tree. The driver, an 18-year-old man, was taken to hospital, where he sadly passed away this morning (Sunday).
Investigation continues as man assaulted in Blackpool sadly dies
March 06, 2023
The incident took place at around 7pm on Saturday (March 4th), when an altercation broke out outside The Manchester pub, at the junction of Lytham Road and the Promenade.
Officers found a man - Tony Johnson, 55, from Blackpool - had suffered a serious head injury. He has since sadly died.
Tribute paid to man who sadly died in Blackpool assault
March 06, 2023
Mr Johnson suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital, but sadly died overnight.
His partner, pictured with him, has since paid an emotional tribute to him.
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.
Seven arrested in Op Warrior raids
March 07, 2023
We have this morning (Tuesday, March 7) arrested a further seven people as our fight against organised crime in Lancashire continues.
The seven were arrested in a series of co-ordinated dawn raids at address in Preston, Carnforth and Carlisle as part of #OpWarrior.
Seven men sentenced today for their parts in £1m stolen plant machinery conspiracy
March 07, 2023
A total of 46 plant machines were stolen mainly from across the North West between 2015 and 2018, and were then sold on to a gang who operated out of an industrial unit in Nelson, where the stolen goods were modified to hide their original identification numbers.
The gang in Nelson then sold the machines on to buyers across Europe, and in some cases as far away as Australia.
Family pay tribute to Charlotte
March 08, 2023
The family of a woman found dead in Blackburn have today (Wednesday, March 8) paid tribute to her.
Malicious communications arrest made in connection with Nicola Bulley investigation
March 08, 2023
It relates to footage being taken from inside a police cordon close to the River Wyre on Sunday, February 19th, which was subsequently posted online.
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.
Jail for dangerous man who robbed victim as he was on his way to work
March 09, 2023
Paul Smith was sentenced to four and a half years custody, with an extended licence period of two years after the judge deemed him to be dangerous.
Dangerous Blackburn arsonist is jailed
March 10, 2023
Callum Southworth was sentenced to four and a half years custody, with a two-year extended licence period after a judge at Preston Crown Court deemed him to be a dangerous offender.
Man who sexually exploited women in Blackpool jailed
March 10, 2023
Lewis Radcliffe's victims described how he put them through hell and left them as shells of their former selves.
Appeal: Detectives investigating robbery in Blackburn make arrest
March 12, 2023
A man from Burnley has been arrested as part of our enquiries
Tribute to dad who died following serious collision in Burnley
March 13, 2023
The driver of the VW Golf, who we can now name as 30-year-old Jakir Islam from Burnley, suffered a number of serious injuries and was taken from the scene via ambulance to Royal Blackburn Hospital where he was sadly pronounced deceased.
Rapist jailed
March 13, 2023
While on bail he then went on to sexually assault two other teenage girls in May last year.
Witness and footage appeal following convenience store robbery
March 14, 2023
We were called to Edenfield Mini Market on Bolton Road North at 8.27am today (March 14) following reports that three men wearing face coverings had entered the store and threatened a staff member with a weapon.
Padiham paedophile sentenced to eight years in custody
March 14, 2023
Billy Whitehouse was given eight years custody.
Four jailed following disorder in Burnley
March 15, 2023
We were called at 8.20pm on December 30, 2020, to reports of an altercation at a takeaway in Elm Street. When we arrived and the window of the door to the takeaway had been smashed. There was also blood and glass on the floor of the shop.
Prison sentences for 26 members of a Lancashire drugs gang
March 16, 2023
A Lancashire Police investigation into drug dealing in Blackpool, Fylde and Wyre, has resulted in 26 people receiving prison sentences totalling more than 130 years. Officers from the West Targeted Crime Unit took down a major supply operation between October 2020 and June 2021.
Pervert who was caught in horse stables jailed
March 17, 2023
Taylor-Waters, 42, of no fixed address, pleaded guilty to trespass with intent to commit a sexual offence.
Man dies following assault in Blackpool
March 17, 2023
His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time
Pair jailed following fatal collision
March 17, 2023
Two people have been sentenced following a fatal collision in Chorley.
Driver jailed for travelling the wrong way on the M65
March 17, 2023
After engaging in more reckless driving, Philibin entered the M65 at Junction 11 and drove the wrong way up the slip road.
The Fiesta travelled at speed for 1.5 miles, before coming to a stop and Philibin and his front seat passenger running from the scene.
UPDATE: Investigation after Fleetwood disorder
March 20, 2023
Four people have been arrested as part of our crackdown on recent disorder in Fleetwood.
CCTV stills released following assault in Burnley pub
March 20, 2023
The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by the two suspects near to the dancefloor and assaulted.
UPDATE: Appeal following assault in Morecambe
March 21, 2023
Two men have now been identified and they will be spoken to in due course.
Woman jailed after £37,000 theft from grandfather
March 21, 2023
A woman has been jailed after stealing more than £37,000 from her 79-year-old grandfather to spend on drugs, tattoos and takeaways.
Nicole Taylor, 25, of Kershaw Street, Chorley, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court after an investigation by police.
Investigation into sexual assault allegations at hospital
March 21, 2023
A man has been arrested this morning in connection with our enquiries
Witness appeal after Lancaster incident
March 22, 2023
Detectives investigating the alleged assault of two men in Lancaster are appealing for information.
We were called around 8.30pm on Saturday (March 18) to a report of people fighting in Stonewell.
EvoFit image released after Lancaster rape
March 22, 2023
Detectives investigating the rape of a woman in Lancaster have released an EvoFit image of a man we want to identify.
Around 10.30pm on January 31, 2022, the victim, a 19-year-old woman, was walking past Sainsbury’s in Cable Street when she was pulled into an alleyway and raped.
Lancashire's young citizens honoured at award ceremony
March 23, 2023
Saara Ali topped the list of 50 young and inspiring people who have made real differences to their communities across the county over the last 12 months.
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.
Man jailed for raping teenager after giving her drugs
March 24, 2023
A man who gave a teenage girl drugs before raping her in a Blackpool nightclub has been jailed.
Morecambe man jailed for knife attack
March 24, 2023
David Brindle, 33, of Heysham Road, Morecambe, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, March 23) after pleading guilty to the attack.