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Blackpool Police tackle drug dealing in plain-clothed operation
Friday, July 26, 2024
On Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th July 2024, officers from Blackpool Neighbourhood Teams ran covert operations over two days of action targeting drug dealing.
Blackpool Police work to stamp out anti-social behaviour in the town centre
Friday, July 26, 2024
This week officers from Blackpool Neighbourhood Teams have conducted two days of action, specifically targeting the town centre to help prevent anti-social behaviour.
Man arrested on suspicion of murder after shooting in Scarisbrick
Friday, July 26, 2024
A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following a report of a shooting in Scarisbrick yesterday.
Violent thug jailed for 15 and a half years for pub assault with cosh
Friday, July 26, 2024
Daniel Evans appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court last Thursday for the unprovoked attack with a cosh in the Bretherton Arms in Eaves Lane, Chorley.
The assault on 13th September 2020 resulted in one man losing an eye, a second man suffering a serious head injury and others receiving bruises.
Man jailed for more than 10 years for manslaughter of Blackpool dad
Friday, July 26, 2024
George Fenlon, 23, suffered serious head injuries during the assault on The Strand, Blackpool, on 15th August last year.
Man sentenced to 18 years for brutal attack on pensioner in BLackburn
Friday, July 26, 2024
Nicholas Armstrong was given an immediate custodial sentence of 13 years, with a further five years on extended licence.
Family pay tribute to Damian Jackson a year on from his death in Lancaster
Thursday, July 25, 2024
Damian, 50, was found dead in his flat at Regent Street, Lancaster, on 25th July last year.
Update on fatal fire in Blackpool
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Our thoughts remain with their loved ones at this time. Anyone with information should call 101.
Driver sadly dies after collision on the M6 near Preston
Wednesday, July 24, 2024
Our officers found that a Seat Altea car had left the carriageway and rolled several times.
Appeal after serious collision on the M6 leaves five people injured
Tuesday, July 23, 2024
The emergency services were called at 2pm yesterday (22nd July) to the southbound carriage of the M6 at Billsborough, near Preston, between junctions 33 and 32.
Op Centurion sees 13% reduction in anti-social behaviour in hot spot areas across Lancashire
Monday, July 22, 2024
Since the launch of Op Centurion in July 2023, Lancashire Constabulary has made 2,694 arrests, issued 452 civil actions and seized 601 nuisance vehicles due to anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Appeal after fire in Hurst Green
Sunday, July 21, 2024
We're appealing for information and footage after a fire in Hurst Green.
Man pleads guilty to Colne murder
Friday, July 19, 2024
Frank Wrona will be sentenced at a later date.
Joint investigation underway after fatal house fire
Wednesday, July 17, 2024
If you have any information please call us on 101 quoting log 97 of July 17th.
Two charged following shop theft in Preston
Monday, July 15, 2024
We have charged a man and a woman following a theft from a shop in Preston.
7 people arrested daily for drink or drug drive offences in Lancashire
Monday, July 15, 2024
In the last 12 months, over 2,600 people have been arrested for drink or drug driving offences in Lancashire. On average, that is 7 people every single day.
Chorley and South Ribble Police work with rehabilitated ex-offenders to help steer young people away from crime
Friday, July 12, 2024
Thousands of secondary school children across Chorley and South Ribble have taken part in an educational programme aimed at diverting them away from crime.
Firearms and drug supply charges following raids by Lancashire Police
Friday, July 12, 2024
Officers conducted a number of warrants in Lancashire, Greater Manchester and Cumbria this week.
Woman given 12-year sentence for robbery spree in Nelson
Friday, July 12, 2024
Amy Cowburn went on the robbery spree over three days in November last year.
Man jailed for life for murder of son
Thursday, July 11, 2024
He must serve a minimum of 22 years before he will be eligible to apply for parole
Bispham man sentenced to 20 years for sexual offences
Monday, July 8, 2024
Thomas Gerrity was found guilty of three counts of assault by penetration, six counts of indecent assault and one count of sexual assault.
Tribute paid to loving great grandad who died in a collision in Colne
Monday, July 8, 2024
Our officers were called at around 11.10am last Thursday (4th July) to a report of a collision between a pedestrian and a Honda HR-V at the junction of New Market Street and Hartley Street, Colne.
Man jailed for 20 years for child rape
Friday, July 5, 2024
The total sentences for all the offences came to almost 70 years
