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OCG who filmed themselves bagging drugs jailed

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

The Max drugs line was headed up by defendant Hasnain Ashraf. Next on the rung of the organised crime group (OCG) were drug runners Lewis Lord, Joseph Oakes and Aston Johnson.

When Lord, Oakes and Johnson were bagging up drugs at various addresses in Accrington – something Lord recorded on his mobile phone – they recruited Paul Moxham to sell drugs on their behalf.

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Lancashire Police Support Safer Business Action Week

Monday, October 14, 2024

This week (week commencing the 14th October), forces across the UK will be partaking in The National Business Crime Centre's (NBCC) Safer Business Action Week (SaBA Week), and Lancashire is no different.

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Appeal after man seriously injured in Darwen assault

Monday, October 14, 2024

Our officers were called to Church Street, Darwen, at 11.46pm on Saturday (12th October) following reports that a number of people were involved in disorder.

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Man given football banning order following racist post about Premier League footballer

Friday, October 11, 2024

John Southwell, 64, posted the offensive comment on Facebook at 12.18pm on 11th December 2023 under a news article about the Chelsea FC striker Nicolas Jackson.

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New Deputy Chief Constable Sam Mackenzie

Friday, October 11, 2024

We have this week appointed a new Deputy Chief Constable.

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Man jailed for raping and indecently assaulting teenage girl

Friday, October 11, 2024

Craig Hodgson groomed his young victim, plying her with alcohol and paying her £10 for a kiss before he went on to rape her when she was just 13 years old.

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Men jailed after man left in a critical condition following assault

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

Two men have been jailed after a man was left in a critical condition in hospital.

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Another arrest made in fatal RTC investigation

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Please call 101 if you have any information which could assist

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Tribute after teenage girl dies in collision

Thursday, October 3, 2024

Anyone who can help should call 101 quoting log 0123 of Wednesday, October 2 or you can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]

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Appeal after teenager dies in collision

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Our thoughts are with all those involved. Anyone with information should call 101 or email us.

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Three more arrested as investigation into collision continues

Wednesday, October 2, 2024

Our thoughts are with the loved ones of those affected by this tragic incident

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Man charged with murder

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

He is due to appear before magistrates this morning

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Lancashire Police widen the net to Spain in the search for Thomas Dures

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

They are asking anybody living in or visiting Spain to be on the lookout for Thomas Dures, who has recently turned 21.

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Investigation continues into serious collision

Tuesday, October 1, 2024

Anyone with information can get in touch by calling us on 101 and quoting log 1163 of September 29. You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on [email protected]

Alternatively, you can contact independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers.org.