Appeal for witnesses in Leyland pub after death of a 57-year-old man
Saturday, June 29, 2024
We want to speak to people who were at the Stag pub, Worden Lane, Leyland, last Saturday (22nd June) between around 4.30pm and 7.30pm.
Oswaldtwistle man found guilty of 43 sex offences
Friday, June 28, 2024
A jury at Preston Crown Court found him guilty of 43 sexual offences against five children and one woman.
Appeal to identify witness after two grenade-type devices found
Friday, June 28, 2024
We’re continuing to investigate the incident where two grenade-type devices were found in Fulwood and are asking for your help to identify a potential witness.
Loving tribute to man who died following a collision in Bispham
Thursday, June 27, 2024
"He had a huge heart for dogs and owned several rescue animals over the years that he loved deeply."
A year in the fast lane for Lancashire Police's Road Crime Team
Thursday, June 27, 2024
Significant numbers of arrests have been made by the RCT right across Lancashire, with large seizures of drugs, cash and stolen vehicles made.
Blackburn cocaine gang jailed for nearly 30 years
Monday, June 24, 2024
They conspired to flood the streets of East Lancashire with cocaine from their bases in Blackburn.
Appeal following serious collision in Bispham
Saturday, June 22, 2024
Our officers were called to Bibby’s Road at the junction with Bispham Road at 11.49am yesterday (21st June) following reports a Ford Transit van had collided with a pedestrian and the pedestrian had become trapped.
UPDATE: Appeal after grenade-type devices found in Fulwood
Friday, June 21, 2024
Our dedicated inquiry team are continuing to investigate the incident and are now asking the public to check any dashcam, CCTV and mobile phone footage to see if they captured anything in the conservation area around Watling Street Road between midnight and 12.30am on Tuesday (18th June).
Statement regarding disappearance of Jay Slater
Friday, June 21, 2024
Whilst this case falls outside the jurisdiction of UK policing, we have made an offer of support to the Guardia Civil to see if they need any additional resources. They have confirmed that at this time they are satisfied that they have the resources they need, but that offer remains open and they will contact us should that position change.
Padiham paedophile jailed for 14 and a half years
Thursday, June 20, 2024
Antonino Seminara, 65, committed his offending in Padiham and Blackburn between 2010 and 2019.
Tribute paid to loving dad who was killed in M58 collision
Thursday, June 20, 2024
"Our family and Danny’s friends will always remember him as a generous, hardworking family man with a mischievous sense of humour."
Investigation into the finding of two grenade-type devices in Preston
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
We have a dedicated investigation team making enquiries, and reassurance patrols will continue.
Celebrating our Volunteers
Wednesday, June 19, 2024
Earlier this month we held the first Citizens in Policing awards evening since 2017.
Two jailed following investigation into public order, domestic violence and weapons offences in pubs around Blackburn
Tuesday, June 18, 2024
Callum Roberts, 22, of Green Lane, Morecambe, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and affray.
Liam Donlin, 23, of Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, pleaded guilty to affray and assault occasioning actual bodily harm.
Man charged with manslaughter following the death of Matthew Guthrie in Lytham
Monday, June 17, 2024
Our officers were called to Henry Street, Lytham, on 18th June 2023, to a report of an assault.
Appeal following racially-aggravated assault in Lancaster
Sunday, June 16, 2024
We have now arrested a 16-year-old boy and 14-year-old boy on suspicion of assault.
Appeal following fatal collision in Pendleton
Saturday, June 15, 2024
We were called to Whalley Road at 2.45pm yesterday (14th June) to reports a blue Toyota C-HR had collided with a pedestrian.
Man who terrorised neighbours while dressed in Spiderman mask jailed
Friday, June 14, 2024
Liam Bain pleaded guilty to five counts of harassment and was jailed for 18 weeks when he appeared before a judge at Preston Crown Court on Monday. Bain was also issued with a restraining order, banning him from entering the streets where the offences took place or contacting his victims directly or indirectly for the next five years.
Childminder jailed for killing baby Harlow Collinge
Thursday, June 13, 2024
“Our boy’s life has been taken away by a horrible, fake individual, who we trusted and who promised to care for him."
Appeal after man left in critical condition following assault in Blackpool
Monday, June 10, 2024
We are appealing for information, witnesses and footage after a man was left in a critical condition in hospital, following an assault in Blackpool.
Appeal after serious assault in Rawtenstall
Sunday, June 9, 2024
We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a serious assault in Rawtenstall.
Appeal after serious collision in Longton
Friday, June 7, 2024
A woman in her 80s from Hutton, suffered head and leg injuries.
Childminder admits killing baby Harlow Collinge in Hapton
Friday, June 7, 2024
Karen Foster was remanded back into custody to be sentenced next Thursday
Man jailed for causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed drug limit
Thursday, June 6, 2024
A man has been jailed for four years and three months for causing death by careless driving while over the prescribed drug limit, and causing death by driving whilst uninsured, following the death of Irslaan Nowkhaiz in September 2021.
