December

Trio charged with murder after man fatally struck by a car on Christmas Day

Monday, December 30, 2024

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, we have charged three men with Kirk Marsden's murder.

Appeal after man is seriously injured in collision in Pilling

Sunday, December 29, 2024

When officers attended, they found that a Jaguar X-Type car had left the road and collided with a workshop building.

Tribute paid to former soldier who died following Boxing Day collision in Ormskirk

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Lee Kervin, 50, a former soldier, was described by his heartbroken family as a ‘chatty social butterfly’ who was always ready to help people out.

Update: Third arrest after man fatally struck by a car in Blackburn

Saturday, December 28, 2024

This evening (28^th December), a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He is in custody.

Appeal following fatal fail-to-stop collision in Ormskirk

Friday, December 27, 2024

Emergency services were called to Dicks Lane at 6.46pm on Boxing Day following report a cyclist travelling towards Wigan Road on a Cross XC Range bicycle had been struck by an unknown vehicle.

The cyclist – a man in his 50s – suffered multiple serious injuries and was taken to Aintree Hospital. He was sadly pronounced deceased in the early hours of this morning. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this distressing time.

Murder investigation launched after man fatally struck by car in Blackburn

Friday, December 27, 2024

At 4.48pm on Christmas Day we were called to reports of an altercation outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill on the corner of Moorgate Street during which a man in his 30s was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser.

The man, who we can now name as 37-year-old Kirk Marsden (pictured) from Blackburn, suffered multiple serious injuries. Kirk was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he sadly died in the early hours of Boxing Day.

Man charged after fatal Nelson collision

Monday, December 23, 2024

A man has been charged after a woman died following a collision in Nelson.

7 year old wins £150 for books for their school

Friday, December 20, 2024

1274 children entered this years competition and two were selected as winners who received £150 book vouchers for their school. One design was chosen as the Chief Constable's christmas card and the other was chosen as the Police and Crime Commissioner's christmas card.

Family pay loving tribute to dad who died in collision in Burnley

Wednesday, December 18, 2024

“He was well known within his community, loved and liked by everybody, who lived life to the fullest.

Heartbreaking tribute paid to mum who died following Nelson collision

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The daughters of the woman who sadly died following a collision in Nelson have paid a heartbreaking tribute to ‘the most awesomest mum’.

Nine-year prison sentence for Preston man who committed child sex offences

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

Hutchinson was jailed for a total of nine years and made subject of an indefinite Sexual Harm Prevention Order.

Man jailed after high-value burglary in Burscough

Monday, December 16, 2024

A man has been jailed for 40 months following a burglary.

Woman dies and five arrested following collision in Nelson

Monday, December 16, 2024

A woman has died after a collision in Nelson, and we’re asking for your help.

Heartbreaking tribute after fatal collision

Monday, December 16, 2024

Our thoughts remain with Max's loved ones. If you have information please call us.

Drink driver jailed for causing collision

Friday, December 13, 2024

The collision resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg

Appeal after electric bike rider dies in a collision in Burnley

Thursday, December 12, 2024

Our officers found that a white BMW 1 series had been in collision with an off-road electric bike, outside the Coal Clough public house.

Family pay tribute to a “true force of nature” who sadly died in collision on Sunday

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Family have today paid tribute to a “true force of nature” who sadly died in a collision in Preston on Sunday.

Appeal after man dies in collision in Preston

Monday, December 9, 2024

We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a motorcyclist sadly died following a collision in Preston.

Man jailed after raping teenager in Burnley

Monday, December 9, 2024

At Burnley Crown court, he pleaded guilty and was today given a 19-year sentence, comprising of 11 years in custody, and eight years on extended license.