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South Division officers recognised at Lancashire Constabulary’s Problem Solving Awards
Monday, February 3, 2025
Lancashire Police’s South Division, which covers the areas of Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire, have recently celebrated success at the 6th annual Problem Solving Awards which celebrates the best examples of innovative policing in Lancashire.
Lancashire Police are supporting a national Firearms Amnesty
Monday, February 3, 2025
We are supporting a national four-week Firearms Amnesty for Turkish manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) which are now illegal to possess following testing by the NCA.
Blackburn with Darwen Police conduct day of action to tackle community concerns
Friday, January 31, 2025
Blackburn with Darwen Police, in collaboration with several partner agencies, conducted a successful day of action on Wednesday 29th January, addressing pressing community concerns.
Man charged with assault after Colne caravan death
Friday, January 31, 2025
Our officers were called to Oakfield Lodge, Birchenlee Lane, Colne, at 7.12pm on Tuesday (January 28th), and found a man unresponsive.
Man jailed for three attempted house burglaries in Chorley
Friday, January 31, 2025
The houses were in the same area of Chorley, with May being one of two men who tried the door handle of one of the addresses and tried to burn a door lock at two of the others.
Police and Schools forge new partnership to keep kids safe
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Police purchase access to Pol-Ed, an innovative education scheme designed to educate young people and prevent harm.
Police officers and staff celebrated at the annual Lancashire Constabulary Problem Solving Awards
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lancashire Constabulary recently held its 6th annual Chief Constable’s Problem Solving Awards to showcase and celebrate some of the best examples of innovative ways of tackling crime across the county.
Burnley fan banned after racially abusing Blackburn Rovers player
Thursday, January 30, 2025
During the 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, Neil Jeffrey, 61, was heard to shout a racist slur towards Blackburn Rovers striker Makhtar Gueye who had just been given a red card.
Man dies after Catterall collision
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The cyclist, a man in his 30s very sadly died in hospital yesterday morning.
Investigation underway after death of man in Colne
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1255 of 28th January 2025 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Neighbourhood Policing Team conduct another successful operation in Hyndburn
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
The Hyndburn Neighbourhood Policing Team, in collaboration with multiple partner agencies, carried out a Bin the Bangers operation on Wednesday (29th January 2025).
South Lancashire officers and staff commended at Commander’s Awards
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
57 people have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division at the Divisional Commander’s Commendations Ceremony.
Police and Lancashire County Council tackle illicit vape sales in Lancaster
Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Lancaster Police and Lancashire County Council have successfully issued a three-month closure order at a shop on Penny Street, Lancaster, after they sold illicit vapes to children.
Man jailed after attacking woman with metal bar in Blackburn
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Kevin Gallagher has been jailed for five and a half years.
Investigation launched after man's death
Monday, January 27, 2025
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who sadly died.
Seven members of Preston cocaine supply gang jailed
Monday, January 27, 2025
Lancashire Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit launched a covert operation into the gang between April 2022 and March 2023.
Appeal after serious collision
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Anyone who can help should contact us on 101 quoting log 1485 of January 24th or you can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]
New average speed cameras on A6
Friday, January 24, 2025
A new set of average speed cameras will go live from next week on the A6 as part of our continuing work to reduce casualties on our roads.
Preston man charged with fragrance thefts
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
We have charged a man after fragrances were stolen from Boots in Preston.
Dangerous sex offender given 23-year sentence
Wednesday, January 22, 2025
In 2023, Chris Wearing groomed a 13-year-old girl over a period of two weeks before going onto sexually assault and rape her.
Cannabis grow found in Crawshawbooth
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
We are investigating following the discovery of a cannabis grow in Crawshawbooth.
We were called to the Stoneholme Industrial estate area on Thursday, 16th January 2025, following reports of strong smells coming from a particular premises.
Dangerous man given 23-year sentence for violent attack in Blackburn
Tuesday, January 21, 2025
"David Cairney is an extremely violent man who carried out a sickening attack on two vulnerable victims."
Woman charged with theft from stores in Preston and North Yorkshire
Monday, January 20, 2025
We have charged a woman following a string of shoplifting offences in Preston and North Yorkshire.
Appeal after man dies following Chorley collision
Monday, January 20, 2025
Our officers were called to the junction of Pall Mall and Coventry Street at 8.07am on Monday (13th January) following reports of a collision between a MAN (truck) van and a Suzuki 98CC motorcycle.
