January
January
Lancashire Police are supporting a national Firearms Amnesty
Monday, February 3, 2025
We are supporting a national four-week Firearms Amnesty for Turkish manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) which are now illegal to possess following testing by the NCA.
Man charged with assault after Colne caravan death
Friday, January 31, 2025
Our officers were called to Oakfield Lodge, Birchenlee Lane, Colne, at 7.12pm on Tuesday (January 28th), and found a man unresponsive.
Man jailed for three attempted house burglaries in Chorley
Friday, January 31, 2025
The houses were in the same area of Chorley, with May being one of two men who tried the door handle of one of the addresses and tried to burn a door lock at two of the others.
Police and Schools forge new partnership to keep kids safe
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Police purchase access to Pol-Ed, an innovative education scheme designed to educate young people and prevent harm.
Police officers and staff celebrated at the annual Lancashire Constabulary Problem Solving Awards
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lancashire Constabulary recently held its 6th annual Chief Constable’s Problem Solving Awards to showcase and celebrate some of the best examples of innovative ways of tackling crime across the county.
Burnley fan banned after racially abusing Blackburn Rovers player
Thursday, January 30, 2025
During the 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, Neil Jeffrey, 61, was heard to shout a racist slur towards Blackburn Rovers striker Makhtar Gueye who had just been given a red card.
Man dies after Catterall collision
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The cyclist, a man in his 30s very sadly died in hospital yesterday morning.
Investigation underway after death of man in Colne
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1255 of 28th January 2025 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Man jailed after attacking woman with metal bar in Blackburn
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Kevin Gallagher has been jailed for five and a half years.
Investigation launched after man's death
Monday, January 27, 2025
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who sadly died.
Seven members of Preston cocaine supply gang jailed
Monday, January 27, 2025
Lancashire Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit launched a covert operation into the gang between April 2022 and March 2023.
Appeal after serious collision
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Anyone who can help should contact us on 101 quoting log 1485 of January 24th or you can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]
New average speed cameras on A6
Friday, January 24, 2025
A new set of average speed cameras will go live from next week on the A6 as part of our continuing work to reduce casualties on our roads.
Dangerous sex offender given 23-year sentence
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
In 2023, Chris Wearing groomed a 13-year-old girl over a period of two weeks before going onto sexually assault and rape her.
Dangerous man given 23-year sentence for violent attack in Blackburn
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
"David Cairney is an extremely violent man who carried out a sickening attack on two vulnerable victims."
Appeal after man dies following Chorley collision
Monday, January 20, 2025
Our officers were called to the junction of Pall Mall and Coventry Street at 8.07am on Monday (13th January) following reports of a collision between a MAN (truck) van and a Suzuki 98CC motorcycle.
Tribute to woman who died following collision
Monday, January 20, 2025
Our thoughts are with her loved ones. Anyone with information can contact us on 101 quoting log 1032 of 14th January, or by emailing [email protected]
Tribute to loving family man who died in Burnley collision
Sunday, January 19, 2025
Malcolm Stewart Orme sadly died doing the job he loved on Thursday 16th January. Malc, aged 66, was a loving husband to Carol, dad to Kaylea, Nicola and Alex and an amazing grandad. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Woman charged with murder after family pay tribute to "kind hearted" mum
Friday, January 17, 2025
Janet Connor, 52, of Walmsley Close, Church, was yesterday charged with Zoe’s murder. Connor has been remanded to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court this morning.
Lancashire Police welcome 43 new officers to the force
Friday, January 17, 2025
The new recruits will now be heading out across the county to begin their careers serving and protecting the people of Lancashire.
Investigation launched after man's death
Friday, January 17, 2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Anyone with information should contact us on 101
Assets totalling £28 million from gang of international bitcoin fraudsters
Friday, January 17, 2025
The fraud began in 2017 when James Parker from Blackpool discovered a glitch in an Australian crypto currency trading website which allowed him to steal money.
Skelmersdale man given 10-year sentence for sexual assaulting a woman
Thursday, January 16, 2025
David Bennett – a registered sex offender - filmed the sex assaults on his phone, with the victim having no recollection what had happened.
Murder investigation launched in Church
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Our officers were called to a ground floor flat in Walmsley Close at 12.25pm on Tuesday (14th January 2025) following a concern for welfare call,
