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Over 900 additional policing hours dedicated to anti-social behaviour across East Lancashire
Thursday, November 30, 2023
Led by local neighbourhood teams, these locations have benefitted from over 900 additional policing hours since the beginning of October. There have also been over 200 stop checks, 33 stop searches and over 70 incidents attended during the month.
Arrests after burglary at business premises in Burnley
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
We have two people in custody following a burglary at a bar in Burnley.
Jail for man who groomed and raped child in Preston
Wednesday, November 29, 2023
Jordan Morgan pleaded guilty and was jailed for 10 years,
Op Calibre: No hiding place for robbery offenders in Lancashire
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
In Lancashire, activity will include targeting eight of the most wanted offenders with the aim of bringing them into our custody before Christmas.
Lancashire Police launches visually impaired protocol
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
The protocol can be used by anyone with a visual impairment of any degree, or by anyone who cares for or supports a visually impaired person.
Eight convicted of conspiracy to pervert the course of justice
Monday, November 27, 2023
Sentencing will take place across three dates in February.
Do you recognise these men?
Monday, November 27, 2023
We would like to speak to them, and are appealing for any other information, after a house was set on fire in Ashton.
Over 500 knives recovered in East Lancashire after knife crime operation
Friday, November 24, 2023
523 knives have been recovered throughout East Lancashire as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime.
Over 200 knives recovered across Lancashire’s South Division during Operation Sceptre
Friday, November 24, 2023
Over 200 knives have been taken off the streets across Lancashire’s South Division as part of Operation Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime which took place last week (Monday 13th November- Sunday 19th November, 2023)
Over 250 knives recovered across West Division during week of action
Friday, November 24, 2023
Last week (13th – 19th November 2023) saw the return of the national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime, Operation Sceptre.
Thousands of pounds worth of counterfeit products seized from shops in Lancaster
Friday, November 24, 2023
Illegal and counterfeit tobacco, illegal vapes, and counterfeit clothing, with an estimated street value of £20,000, have been seized in Lancaster.
Appeal after football fan injured by pyrotechnic at derby game
Friday, November 24, 2023
The pyrotechnic hit a North End supporter sat at the front of the stand, causing a burn and bruise to her face.