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Arrest made and machete and e-bike seized in South Ribble

Friday, November 8, 2024

We have arrested a man following on suspicion of weapons offences following a pro-active patrol in South Ribble.

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Prolific West Lancashire shoplifter jailed

Friday, November 1, 2024

A prolific shoplifter has been jailed for stealing items from supermarkets across West Lancashire.

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Prolific West Lancashire shoplifter jailed

Thursday, October 17, 2024

A prolific shoplifter from Skelmersdale has been jailed and given a three-year CBO (Criminal Behaviour Order)

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Man jailed for multiple shoplifting offences in Preston

Tuesday, October 15, 2024

A man has been jailed after numerous shoplifting offences in Preston.

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Chorley shoplifter given two year Criminal Behaviour Order

Monday, September 30, 2024

A woman from Chorley had been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO). 

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Man charged following burglary in Preston

Thursday, September 19, 2024

We have charged a man with a number of offences following a burglary in Preston.

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Teenager arrested over drugs offences in South Ribble

Thursday, September 19, 2024

We have arrested a teenager on suspicion of drugs offences following a plain-clothed operation in South Ribble.

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South Division gets more officers to tackle rural crime. 

Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The South Rural Task is being bolstered with additional officers as they continue to tackle the issues which matter most to rural communities across South Lancashire. 

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West Lancs man jailed for driving and drugs offences

Monday, September 16, 2024

Iann Fenney is serving a six-month prison sentence for a number of offences after our officers targeted nuisance driving in West Lancashire.

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Man charged following spate of burglaries across Preston City Centre

Friday, September 13, 2024

We have charged a man with a number of offences following burglaries across Preston City Centre, including businesses and student accommodation.

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Police issue guidance ahead of Radio 2 In The Park

Wednesday, September 4, 2024

Police officers will be providing a high-visibility presence for the up-coming Radio 2 In The Park Festival which will be taking place in Preston's Moor Park this week. 

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Prolific Preston burglar jailed

Friday, August 30, 2024

A prolific burglar who preyed on elderly victims across Preston have been jailed for six years.

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Preston convenience store has licence revoked following repeated restricted item sales.

Thursday, August 22, 2024

A convenience store in Preston has had its licence revoked following a number of sales of restricted items to children.

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Preston shoplifter jailed

Wednesday, August 21, 2024

A shoplifter has been jailed for a high value theft from a store in Preston.

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Man charged following Preston City Centre shop thefts

Wednesday, August 14, 2024

We have charged a man following thefts from two stores in Preston City Centre.

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Investigation underway following discovery of cannabis farm in Preston.

Monday, August 5, 2024

An investigation is underway following the discovery of a substantial cannabis farm in Preston.

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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.

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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.   

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Preston man jailed for drugs offences

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

Officers from Preston Task Force stopped a car on Hawarden Road in Fishwick and found a large quantity of Class S drugs.

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Man charged following discovery of 12kg of cannabis on M6 near Chorley

Wednesday, July 3, 2024

A search of the vehicle found around 12kg of Cannabis thought to be worth around £50,000.

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50K worth of cannabis seized following M6 vehicle stop

Monday, July 1, 2024

We have arrested a man on suspicion of drugs offences following a proactive vehicle stop on the M6 near Chorley.

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South's success at the Neighbourhood Policing Awards

Thursday, June 27, 2024

Officers from South Lancashire have celebrated success at the annual Lancashire Constabulary Neighbourhood Policing Awards.

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Appeal following assault in Preston

Tuesday, June 18, 2024

We are appealing for witnesses, CCTV and dashcam footage following an assault in Preston yesterday.

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Appeal following aggravated burglary in Leyland

Monday, June 17, 2024

We are appealing for witnesses, CCTV or dashcam footage following an aggravated burglary in Leyland.