August

Four arrested during East Lancashire Derby

Saturday, August 31, 2024

We are aware of other offences committed inside and outside of the stadium. We will be reviewing evidence, including all footage available, and working with both clubs to identify those involved. They should expect to be arrested and/or receive Football Banning Orders.

Pepé the cat reunited with his owners almost a decade after going missing

Friday, August 30, 2024

One very special cat, Pepé, has been reunited with his owners, Caroline and her daughter, almost a decade after he went missing 9 years ago.

Man jailed for 5 years for killing man after driving through red light

Wednesday, August 28, 2024

A driver has today (27^th August 2024) been jailed for causing the death of a man in Blackburn.

Update on the unknown woman found deceased in Chorley

Saturday, August 24, 2024

Thankfully we have now managed to locate members of the woman’s family and we now know who she is. She has been formally identified by her next of kin.

Family of man who died in XL Bully attack pay emotional tribute to him

Friday, August 23, 2024

Our thoughts are with David's loved ones

Dangerous man caught in Blackpool with IEDs given 20-year sentence

Friday, August 23, 2024

Around 2.50pm on 26^th November 2020 our officers were called to a property in Bolton Street following reports a man was behaving suspiciously.

They spoke to defendant Alan Murphy, who gave the false name Mark Walker. Suspicious, our officers carried out checks which revealed the man they were speaking to was Alan Murphy who was wanted for absconding from prison.

Two men jailed for violent disorder

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

Daniel Stewart, 28, of Ashton Road, Blackpool was sentenced to 27 months at Preston Crown Court.

Andrew Hook, 32, of Coronation Street, Blackpool was sentenced to 27 months at Preston Crown Court.

Matthew Daulby murder: New £20,000 reward for information leading to arrest of Thomas Dures

Monday, August 19, 2024

The £10,000 reward previously offered by Crimestoppers has now been matched by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner’s office. The reward is for “information leading to the arrest of Thomas Dures”.

man sentenced for rape near Preston

Monday, August 19, 2024

A man has been given a sentence of more than 18 years for raping and assaulting a woman.

Man jailed for violent disorder

Monday, August 19, 2024

Ethan Miles, 21, of Haig Road, Blackpool was sentenced to 30 months at Preston Crown Court today.

Welcoming our first cohort of Police Constable Entry Programme (PCEP) Officers

Monday, August 19, 2024

Lancashire Police have welcomed a total of 64 new Police Constables in the latest attestation ceremonies held at Headquarters. The Attestation ceremony is when new police officers must take an oath, that is set within legislation, to serve the Monarch in the office of constable.