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Fresh appeal in Damian Jackson murder enquiry
September 01, 2023
Just over a month ago Damian was found dead in his flat but despite a major homicide investigation no arrests have yet been made and we are once again appealing for help to find out what happened to him.
Three to appear at court following incidents during Burnley FC v Manchester City match
September 01, 2023
Following enquiries carried out by Lancashire Police and Burnley Football Club, the following people have either been charged or summonsed to appear at court.
Paedophile given 23 year sentence after sexually abusing two children and raping a woman
September 04, 2023
Michael Levy (pictured), 39, sexually assaulted his first victim, who was just nine years old at the time, on a number of occasions. Levy sexually assaulted his second victim, who was 13-year-old at the time, on a number of occasions, including when she was in her school uniform. He sexually assaulted and raped his adult victim in her own home in 2022.
Man jailed after we found illegal shotgun in his flat
September 05, 2023
On September 2, 2021, our officers executed a search warrant at a property in Accrington and found a shotgun wrapped in a cloth. They also found shotgun cartridges hidden inside a rubber glove, further concealed inside a black bin liner.
Teenager sentenced following stabbing in Leyland
September 06, 2023
He was sentenced to six years immediate custody, with a further three years extended licence period after a Judge deemed him to be dangerous.
Pervert caught with girls knickers and indecent images jailed
September 06, 2023
Kurt Alexander, from Colne, was jailed for two years.
Lancashire Police arrest over 400 people for anti-social behaviour related offences since July
September 06, 2023
Over 400 individuals arrested for anti-social behaviour (ASB) offences since launch of Op Centurion
Brothers headed drugs gang which supplied crack cocaine and heroin in Preston and Chorley
September 07, 2023
Prison sentences totalling 132 years have been handed down to a drugs supply gang which operated in Preston and Chorley.
OCG who ran high-value car theft and burglary ring jailed
September 08, 2023
The OCG stole high-value cars from across East Lancashire and Greater Manchester and then either put false number plates on them and used them to commit further burglaries or stripped them down for parts. Before we unravelled and disbanded their criminal conspiracy, the OCG stole cars, jewellery and handbags worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.
Week of action to take place to safeguard vulnerable road users
September 11, 2023
We all know someone who is classed as vulnerable on the road. Here we explain what you can do to keep those people safe.
A MAN who groomed and sexually abused a teenage girl has been jailed.
September 12, 2023
Carl Thomas (12/01/1984) admitted four counts of sexual activity to a child, two of making indecent photographs of a child, three charges of possession of indecent photograph of a child and one of witness intimidation.
Ten-year prison sentence for drug dealer who fled to Spain and Mexico
September 13, 2023
He was identified as part of Operation Venetic - the ongoing national fight against organised crime following the takedown of a bespoke encrypted global communication service used exclusively by criminals.
Appeal following fatal collision in Colne
September 14, 2023
The incident took place as a Transit van turned from Queen Street into Brown Street at around 8.20pm on August 27th, within the site of the Colne blues festival. A man fell from the van and struck a parked car, suffering serious injuries and later sadly dying.
Witness appeal after a serious collision in Lytham left two men critically injured
September 14, 2023
We are appealing for witnesses and footage after two men were left critically injured following a serious collision in Lytham.
Second man charged with the murder of Matthew Daulby in Ormskirk
September 14, 2023
Detectives investigating the death of Matthew Daulby in Ormskirk have charged a second person with his murder.
Fifteen charged as part of drug investigation
September 15, 2023
The fifteen were all arrested in a series of strike days carried out over the course of this week.
Tribute after fatal collision in Carnforth
September 15, 2023
The family of a woman who died in a collision have paid a loving tribute to their mum and grandma.
Pamela Riley, 85, pictured here with her dog Dilys, died in a collision on Borwick Lane in Carnforth at around 1pm yesterday (Thursday, September 14).
Detectives issue update in Edward Forrester investigation
September 16, 2023
We can today (Saturday, September 16) confirm a further update as part of our investigation into the disappearance of Edward Forrester.
Partial human remains found in Cumbria can now be confirmed as being Mr Forrester.
A man has sadly died following a collision in Lytham.
September 18, 2023
A man has sadly died following a collision in Lytham.
We were called to Blackpool Road at 12.02am on Thursday, September 14, following reports a Toyota Landcruiser had left the carriageway and gone down an embankment.
Man dies after being hit by a bus in Blackpool
September 18, 2023
The pedestrian, a man in his 30s from Bolton, sadly died in hospital today.
Search begins to find Lancashire's Young Citizen of the Year
September 19, 2023
Do you know a young person in Lancashire who has made a difference in their local community? Would you like to see them receive special recognition for doing something exceptional?
Members of East Lancs OCG who operated four Class A drugs lines jailed
September 19, 2023
Our East Target Crime Unit investigated and dismantled the OCG, which operated the heroin, cocaine and crack cocaine supply lines, commonly referred to by their customers as the ‘Don’, ‘Shark’, ‘Rambo’ and ‘Harry’ Lines from February 2022 to March 2023.
Four teenagers arrested after gas canister thrown at Aston Villa bus
September 21, 2023
The incident occurred shortly before 5.15pm on August 27th, following a football match against Burnley. The coach – carrying the Villa team – was entering the M65 at junction 10 at the time.
Appeal for witnesses and footage following a serious road traffic collision in Blackpool.
September 22, 2023
We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious road traffic collision in Blackpool.
Family tribute following collision
September 22, 2023
We are continuing to appeal for information. If you can help, please call 101, quoting log 0003 of September 14 or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
Dangerous pervert given 28-year sentence
September 22, 2023
Stephen Anderton’s abuse started in the 1980s and spanned four decades. The youngest victims were aged just four when 53-year-old Anderton began his depraved catalogue of abuse.
Man charged with murder of Alison Dodds in Blackpool
September 25, 2023
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Alex Hindley, 35, of Redcar Road, Blackpool, has been charged with murder.
More than 200 people dealt with as result of clampdown on dangerous drivers
September 25, 2023
The week of surge activity was all about Lancashire’s most vulnerable road users – namely children, the elderly, pedestrians, mobility device users, horse-riders, cyclists and motorcyclists – and how we can all do our bit to safeguard them.
Two charged after drugs seizure
September 25, 2023
17 Kilos of suspected Cocaine was recovered from the vehicle with a value of £1.36 million . Enquiries continue.