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Prolific Preston shoplifter jailed and banned from City Centre Shops
Thursday, May 8, 2025
A prolific shoplifter who targeted stores across Preston has been jailed and issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Fifteen arrested in week of action to tackle illegal ketamine use in Burnley and Padiham
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
We have arrested 15 people during an operation to tackle the illegal supply of ketamine in Burnley and Padiham.
As part of Operation Shore, which is our response to ketamine misuse in the borough, last week we executed a number of arrests at properties in Burnley, Padiham, Nelson, Ramsbottom and Huddersfield.
Appeal following fatal collision in Blackburn
Wednesday, May 7, 2025
Following enquiries, a 33-year-old man from Blackburn was arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving.
Man found guilty of killing football fan outside a Blackpool pub
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
Tony Johnson, 55, suffered a fatal head injury after being punched by Jake Balmforth during a disturbance outside the Manchester pub on the Promenade around 7.20pm on 4th March 2023.
Appeal after man dies following a collision in Lytham
Saturday, May 3, 2025
Our thoughts remain with his loved ones at this devastating time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
Man jailed after approaching schoolgirls in Blackpool
Friday, May 2, 2025
Cash McLaughlin was jailed yesterday at Sessions House, Preston
Man jailed for life after Burnley Rape
Friday, May 2, 2025
Christian Lewis was jailed for life with a minimum of seven years after he raped a woman in her home
Three jailed for spate of Chorley burglaries
Thursday, May 1, 2025
Three burglars who targeted homes across Chorley have been jailed for a total of 10 years.
Two charged following shop thefts in Rawtenstall
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
We have charged two people following a string of shop thefts in Rawtenstall.
It related to incidents at the Co-op Store on Bacup Road, Rawtenstall in which a number of items were stolen.
Two arrested after drug warrant on Fleetwood property
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A man aged 22 and a woman aged 44, both from Fleetwood, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Two charged after fatal collision
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
They are due to appear before magistrates today
Man jailed after collision
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
He pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving
Man jailed for child sex offences
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
John Heggie was convicted and sentenced earlier this month.
Large cannabis grow discovered in Preston
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
We are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis grow in Preston.
Man jailed following sexual assault at leisure centre
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Stephen Tate has been jailed for six years.
Man charged following fatal M6 collision
Sunday, April 27, 2025
A man has been charged following a fatal collision on the M6.
Speeding drivers stopped during police spot checks in Burnley
Friday, April 25, 2025
Officers from Burnley Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on Tuesday (22nd April 2025) tackling speeding concerns following issues raised about road safety by local residents.
Man jailed for assaulting a woman in Blackpool
Friday, April 25, 2025
Derek Foxcroft, also known as Derek Moreland, assaulted his victim while they were drinking with friends at a flat in George Street, in November last year.
Loving tributes paid to 18-year-old who died in a collision in Morecambe
Friday, April 25, 2025
Leo Mountain died after the collision on the A623 Bay Gateway between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate on Sunday 20th April, shortly after 3am.
Neighbourhood policing team conduct successful day of action in Bacup
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Rossendale Police, alongside partner agencies, were out on Wednesday 23rd April where they conducted a successful day of action to address pressing community concerns. The operation had positive results, with a quantity of illegal tobacco as well as an e-scooter causing anti-social behaviour all being seized.
Man charged with Preston burglary
Thursday, April 24, 2025
We have charged a man following a burglary and attempted burglary in Preston.
Appeal after man dies in collision
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died. We are appealing for witnesses to contact us
Family pay tribute to the 'most funny, loving, generous' boy who died in M6 collision
Thursday, April 24, 2025
"There truly is no one like our Ryan, such a beautiful soul and so far from typical."
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.
