East
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.
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.
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.
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.
Colne shoplifter given five-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A man has been given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Chris Costello Snr, 61, of no fixed address, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.
Huge cannabis farm dismantled in Haslingden
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
We are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Haslingden.
We were called to an address in the Hudrake area on Friday, 4th April 2025, following reports of strong smells coming from a particular premises.
Man arrested after cannabis farm discovered in Crawshawbooth
Thursday, April 3, 2025
We are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis farm at a property on Burnley Road, Crawshawbooth.
Officers executed a drugs warrant on Monday 31st March 2025, and found over 200 plants, growing across multiple rooms of the property, all of which have been seized.
14 vehicles seized in Blackburn in Road Ready Revamp operation
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Blackburn Neighbourhood Police, in collaboration with several partner agencies, conducted a successful day of action on Tuesday 1st April 2025, addressing community concerns about abandoned and illegal vehicles, removing them from Lancashire streets.
New police station takes shape with topping out ceremony in Pendle
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Officers and staff from Lancashire Police were joined by the Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, alongside contractors Willmott Dixon at the site of the new Pendle Police Station as it reaches a significant point of its build.
Bacup shoplifter given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Monday, March 24, 2025
A man from Bacup has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Richard Gregson, 46, of Russell Street, Bacup, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.
Cars seized and arrests made during Hyndburn day of action
Friday, March 21, 2025
Hyndburn Police were out again this week as part of Operation Rally, tackling concerns the local community have raised to them. Officers took part in a dedicated day of intensified action on Tuesday 18th March, focusing on the top priorities residents and businesses have identified via Lancashire Talking.
Prolific Pendle shoplifter jailed
Friday, March 21, 2025
A prolific shoplifter who carried out a string of shoplifting offences in Pendle has been jailed. Axis Robertson, 50, of no fixed address appeared at Burnley Crown Court where he was sentenced to 12 months in prison for shoplifting and possession of a bladed article.
Pendle stores fail underage vape sales test
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Pendle’s Neighbourhood Policing team and Lancashire County Council Trading Standards have recently conducted a test purchasing operation.
On Monday (17th March 2025) six premises across Nelson and Colne were tested around underage sales of vapes.
Five charged following burglaries across East Lancashire
Monday, March 17, 2025
We have charged five people following a spate of burglaries across East Lancashire.
Between 2021 and 2024, we were called to 38 reports of a burglary at locations across Lancashire, but mainly in the East of the county.
Man arrested after large cannabis farm discovered in Burnley
Thursday, March 13, 2025
We are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis farm at a property on Trafalgar Street, Burnley.
Rossendale dangerous driver jailed
Wednesday, March 12, 2025
On 14th September 2024, our officers signalled for a Mercedes Sprinter Van driving through Rossendale to stop.
The van subsequently failed to stop, driving dangerously before being unable to negotiate a narrow bridge in Ramsbottom.
Man charged following string of shop thefts in Burnley
Friday, March 7, 2025
We have charged a man following a spate of shop thefts in Burnley.
Two men charged following burglaries in Blackburn
Wednesday, March 5, 2025
Two men have been charged, after we received reports of a number of burglaries and attempted burglaries in Blackburn.
Neighbourhood policing team carry out community activity in Burnley
Tuesday, March 4, 2025
Last week the Burnley Neighbourhood Policing Team, alongside partners, carried out a week of activity, tackling issues raised to them by local residents.
Burnley shoplifter given three-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Thursday, February 20, 2025
A man from Burnley has been given a three-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Daniel Shaw, 43, of Piccadilly Square, Burnley, has been given the CBO as a result of a shoplifting offences.
Illegal vapes and tobacco products worth over £5,000 seized from two Rossendale shops
Thursday, February 20, 2025
Illegal vapes and tobacco products with a value in the region of £5,000 have been seized from two Rossendale shops.
Blackburn man jailed for breaching Criminal Behaviour Order
Friday, February 14, 2025
A prolific caller who repeatedly contacted Lancashire Police has been jailed. Gary Thomson, 44, of Mosley Street, Blackburn, was issued with a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) on the 29th January 2025 for making 67 calls to Lancashire Police Force Control Room over a three-month period in 2024.
Burnley Police and DVSA work together during road safety enforcement operation
Friday, February 7, 2025
On the 6th February 2025, Burnley Police conducted a road safety enforcement operation supported by the DVSA with the aim of making the roads safer for everyone.
East Lancashire officers and staff recognised at awards ceremony
Wednesday, February 5, 2025
17 individuals have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s East Division at the Divisional Commanders Commendation ceremony.
