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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 11^th 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 30^th 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 4^th 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 31^st May to a report of a collision on the northbound carriageway of the M6 between junctions 33 and 34.

Lancashire Police win Global Sustainability Award

Monday, June 2, 2025

Lancashire Police have been awarded for their sustainability efforts by being announced global winners of the Sustainability Driver category of the 2025 SS&C Blue Prism Customer Excellence Awards.