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Man arrested following burglaries in Preston

Thursday, January 9, 2025

We have arrested a man in connection with a number of burglaries in Preston.

Man charged with murder of Matthew Daulby in Ormskirk

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, 21-year-old Thomas Dures, of Whalley Drive, Aughton, was last night charged with Matthew’s murder.

More Than 300 Impaired Drivers Arrested This December

Wednesday, January 8, 2025

As part of Operation Limit Lancashire Police have arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, worryingly 24% more than last year.

Courier Fraud investigation underway after Carnforth report

Sunday, January 5, 2025

We received the report yesterday evening, and are asking people to be vigilant of the signs of courier fraud.

Commander's message after six East Lancashire Derby arrests

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Sadly, some supporters let themselves, their clubs and their families down by committing criminal acts.

Appeal after woman seriously injured following St Annes collision

Saturday, January 4, 2025

A 78-year-old woman was taken to hospital with serious injuries following the collision on Clifton Drive yesterday.

Trio charged with murder after man fatally struck by a car on Christmas Day

Monday, December 30, 2024

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, we have charged three men with Kirk Marsden's murder.

Appeal after man is seriously injured in collision in Pilling

Sunday, December 29, 2024

When officers attended, they found that a Jaguar X-Type car had left the road and collided with a workshop building.

Tribute paid to former soldier who died following Boxing Day collision in Ormskirk

Sunday, December 29, 2024

Lee Kervin, 50, a former soldier, was described by his heartbroken family as a ‘chatty social butterfly’ who was always ready to help people out.

Update: Third arrest after man fatally struck by a car in Blackburn

Saturday, December 28, 2024

This evening (28^th December), a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder. He is in custody.

Preston shoplifter jailed

Friday, December 27, 2024

Gary Stock jailed for stealing designer clothing worth over £800

Appeal following fatal fail-to-stop collision in Ormskirk

Friday, December 27, 2024

Emergency services were called to Dicks Lane at 6.46pm on Boxing Day following report a cyclist travelling towards Wigan Road on a Cross XC Range bicycle had been struck by an unknown vehicle.

The cyclist – a man in his 50s – suffered multiple serious injuries and was taken to Aintree Hospital. He was sadly pronounced deceased in the early hours of this morning. Our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this distressing time.

Murder investigation launched after man fatally struck by car in Blackburn

Friday, December 27, 2024

At 4.48pm on Christmas Day we were called to reports of an altercation outside The Gate Street Bar and Grill on the corner of Moorgate Street during which a man in his 30s was struck by a Toyota Land Cruiser.

The man, who we can now name as 37-year-old Kirk Marsden (pictured) from Blackburn, suffered multiple serious injuries. Kirk was taken to Royal Preston Hospital where he sadly died in the early hours of Boxing Day.

Man charged after fatal Nelson collision

Monday, December 23, 2024

A man has been charged after a woman died following a collision in Nelson.

7 year old wins £150 for books for their school

Friday, December 20, 2024

1274 children entered this years competition and two were selected as winners who received £150 book vouchers for their school. One design was chosen as the Chief Constable's christmas card and the other was chosen as the Police and Crime Commissioner's christmas card.