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24 people charged with drug supply offences after raids in Preston
Thursday, June 19, 2025
Our officers raided a number of addresses in Preston and made arrests as part of Op Warrior, with large quantities of drugs and cash seized. An arrest was also made in Manchester.
Two jailed for arranging sale of handgun
Thursday, June 19, 2025
The plot was foiled after the criminal messaging service the pair communicated on was cracked
Speeding drivers stopped during police spot checks across Rossendale
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
Officers from Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on Friday (13th June 2025) tackling speeding concerns following issues raised about road safety by local residents.
Morecambe paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting a girl when she was a young child
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a girl when she was just 3-4 years old, and again when she was 14 years old.
Man jailed for assaulting hospital staff in cubicle where a baby was being treated
Tuesday, June 17, 2025
He was warned by staff not to go into a cubicle where an unwell 11-month-old baby was receiving care.
Leyland man jailed after being found with a knife
Monday, June 16, 2025
A Leyland man has been jailed after a stop and search found him to be carrying a knife.
Two men charged following burglaries in Roughlee, Clitheroe and Nelson
Friday, June 13, 2025
We have charged two men following burglaries in Roughlee, Clitheroe and Nelson.
It relates to a burglary and an attempted burglary in Roughlee, a burglary in Clitheroe and a business burglary in Nelson.
Men charged with multiple offences after death of baby Preston Davey in Blackpool
Friday, June 13, 2025
Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley are due to appear before Lancaster Magistrates Court on 13th June 2025.
Lancashire Police Museum Volunteer Wins Volunteer of the Year
Friday, June 13, 2025
Lancashire Police Museum volunteer, Philip Walsh, won Police Support Volunteer of the Year at the annual Citizens in Policing awards ceremony last Thursday (June 5).
Man jailed for Preston rape
Friday, June 13, 2025
Chewe Chitalu raped a young woman on her way home from a night out in Preston. Yesterday, he was jailed for 13 years.
Cops and College students hammer out solution to anti-social behaviour
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Police in Burnley have joined forces with budding joinery students at Burnley College to help tackle concerns about anti-social behaviour on a local housing estate.
The Prosper Partnership drives change in road safety operation
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Officers from The Prosper Partnership Team, Pendle Neighbourhood Team and Task Force joined forces on Wednesday 11th June for a targeted day of action in the Nelson and Brierfield areas.
Constabulary welcomes front line boost
Thursday, June 12, 2025
Lancashire Constabulary is set to benefit from an additional 53 Police Officers, as well as 30 new Police Community Support Officers and 20 Special Constables.
Plane crash in Ahmedabad
Thursday, June 12, 2025
The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support to those involved.
£12k of illegal tobacco products seized from shop in Preston
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized after a joint operation in Preston.
Over 400 weapons surrendered in Lancashire’s West Division after knife crime operation
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
From Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May 2025, officers across Lancashire’s West division (which includes Lancaster, Wyre, Fylde and Blackpool districts) took part in Sceptre.
We have a new website coming soon…
Monday, June 9, 2025
On Monday 30th June Lancashire Police are launching their new Single Online Home website.
Airspace restrictions in place as King visits Lancashire
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Airspace restrictions are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable day for all.
Man pleads guilty to causing death of baby by dangerous driving
Friday, June 6, 2025
Ashir Shahid, 20, of Windsor Road, Walton le Dale, also pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to the child’s mother when he appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court.
Over £7,000 worth of illegal vapes seized during police day of action
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Rossendale Police, in collaboration with partner agencies, conducted another successful day of action on Tuesday 4th June to address concerns raised by the local community.
Over 1,100 knives recovered in East Lancashire after knife crime operation
Thursday, June 5, 2025
1,173 knives have been recovered throughout East Lancashire as part of Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime.
Skelmersdale man charged with string of shoplifting offences
Thursday, June 5, 2025
We have charged a man with a string of shoplifting offences across Skelmersdale.
Preston burglar jailed
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A burglar who targeted homes in Preston, including that of a pensioner in his 90s, has been jailed.
Family pay tribute to man who died following M6 collision near Lancaster
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Our officers were called at 11pm on Saturday 31st May to a report of a collision on the northbound carriageway of the M6 between junctions 33 and 34.
