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Blackburn man who drugged and sexually assaulted schoolgirl jailed for 17 years

Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Gregg Riley took naked photographs of his 15-year-old victim while she lay dipping in and out of consciousness in his Blackburn home.

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Appeal after fatal collision

Sunday, April 20, 2025

Our thoughts are with their loved ones

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Appeal after teenager dies in collision

Sunday, April 20, 2025

If you can help please contact us. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died

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Lancashire Police target nuisance riders illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes and e-scooters

Thursday, April 17, 2025

People illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and electric assisted pedal cycles in the county, is an issue which Lancashire Police is tackling hard.

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Man jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a child

Thursday, April 17, 2025

Shelim Ahmed appeared in the dock at Burnley Crown Court this morning where he was jailed for 34 months.

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Man jailed for raping woman in Darwen

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Imran Ayyaz has been jailed for seven years.

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Tribute paid to man who died following Chorley collision

Wednesday, April 16, 2025

Scott Ashton, 52, sadly died after the Kawasaki ZX 600 he was riding, travelling north from the town centre on Park Road lost control on a right-hand bend, close to the entrance with Astley Park.

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Motorcyclist dies after collision

Tuesday, April 15, 2025

Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. Anyone with information should contact us on 101

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Update in search for missing Brian Fletcher in the Tockholes area

Monday, April 14, 2025

We have carried out extensive searches for Brian since he was reported missing, the search covering approximately 36 square kilometres of moorland, woodland, watercourses and reservoirs.

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Appeal for information after man stabbed in Accrington

Sunday, April 13, 2025

The injured person – a man in his 20’s – was found to have suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

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Man jailed after more than a decade of sexual abuse

Friday, April 11, 2025

Richard Krakowski was jailed for nine years and three months yesterday.

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Man found guilty of sexual offences against children in Rawtenstall

Thursday, April 10, 2025

Joseph Turner will be sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on 6th June.

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Night-time safety a priority say Police

Monday, April 7, 2025

"Our message to offenders is clear:  We will not tolerate incidents of harassment, intimidation or predatory behaviour."

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Project Servator launched in Lancashire

Monday, April 7, 2025

Project Servator aims to disrupt the planning terrorists and other criminals need to do to be successful, while simultaneously reassuring the public, as part of a coordinated programme of operational activity.

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Man pleads guilty to death by dangerous driving after fatal Nelson collision

Friday, April 4, 2025

Abubakar Mahmood, 20, of Farrer Street, Nelson today pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst disqualified from driving and causing death without insurance at Preston Sessions house.

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Man jailed for life for murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham

Friday, April 4, 2025

The man in the custody image is 39-year-old Leigh Smith. He has today (Monday 7th April) been jailed for life for murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham.

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Lancashire Police seize 51 off road vehicles in crack down on anti-social behaviour

Friday, April 4, 2025

51 off road vehicles seized following a multi-departmental operation across the county last weekend as part of Op Centurion.

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Crimestoppers offer reward to solve the mystery of tragic death of baby boy 13 years ago

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

The baby boy was found in Spen Brook, off Carr Lane in Kirkham, on 1st October 2011

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Prison sentence for Preston man found with cocaine and crack cocaine

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

When the car was searched, quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis were found. The crack cocaine had a purity of 90%.

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Fourth arrest in Preston stabbing investigation

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

A fourth person has been arrested following a stabbing near to Moor Park in Preston on Monday afternoon.

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Man admits to Heysham murder

Wednesday, April 2, 2025

We launched a murder investigation after 49-year-old Keith was assaulted off Heysham Road, near to the Bay Medical Centre, in Heysham in the early hours of Saturday 28th September 2024.

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Three arrested as stabbing investigation continues

Tuesday, April 1, 2025

We've arrested three people as our investigation continues