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Seven arrested in Op Warrior raids | March 07, 2023

We have this morning (Tuesday, March 7) arrested a further seven people as our fight against organised crime in Lancashire continues.

The seven were arrested in a series of co-ordinated dawn raids at address in Preston, Carnforth and Carlisle as part of #OpWarrior.

Seven men sentenced today for their parts in £1m stolen plant machinery conspiracy | March 07, 2023

A total of 46 plant machines were stolen mainly from across the North West between 2015 and 2018, and were then sold on to a gang who operated out of an industrial unit in Nelson, where the stolen goods were modified to hide their original identification numbers.

The gang in Nelson then sold the machines on to buyers across Europe, and in some cases as far away as Australia.

162 arrests made across South division as part of Operation Reckoning | March 06, 2023

162 people have been arrested across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire as part of Op Reckoning, a month of action to tackle domestic abuse.

Investigation continues as man assaulted in Blackpool sadly dies | March 06, 2023

The incident took place at around 7pm on Saturday (March 4th), when an altercation broke out outside The Manchester pub, at the junction of Lytham Road and the Promenade.

Officers found a man - Tony Johnson, 55, from Blackpool - had suffered a serious head injury. He has since sadly died.

Tribute paid to man who sadly died in Blackpool assault | March 06, 2023

Mr Johnson suffered a serious head injury and was taken to hospital, but sadly died overnight.

His partner, pictured with him, has since paid an emotional tribute to him.