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Crimestoppers offer reward to solve the mystery of tragic death of baby boy 13 years ago
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The baby boy was found in Spen Brook, off Carr Lane in Kirkham, on 1st October 2011
Prison sentence for Preston man found with cocaine and crack cocaine
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
When the car was searched, quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis were found. The crack cocaine had a purity of 90%.
Fourth arrest in Preston stabbing investigation
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
A fourth person has been arrested following a stabbing near to Moor Park in Preston on Monday afternoon.
Three arrested as stabbing investigation continues
Tuesday, April 1, 2025
We've arrested three people as our investigation continues
Appeal after teenager left seriously injured following Preston stabbing
Monday, March 31, 2025
Shortly after 4pm today (31st March) we received a report of a serious assault on Blackpool Road by Moor Park.
Lancashire Constabulary’s South Division welcomes new Superintendent.
Friday, March 28, 2025
Superintendent Scott Boast is the new Operations Manager for Preston with overall responsibility for Neighbourhood, Response and Response Investigations teams.
Lancashire’s longest serving PCSO still serving the community at 75!
Friday, March 28, 2025
Lancashire’s longest serving PCSO is still walking the beat, despite turning 75 years old.
Man charged with murder of baby boy in Fulwood
Friday, March 28, 2025
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Peter Sayle, 31, of Squires Wood, Fulwood, was last night (27th March 2025) charged with Huxley’s murder.
Appeal after woman seriously injured in collision in Lathom
Friday, March 28, 2025
The emergency services were called at 3.37pm yesterday to Meadow Lane, Lathom, near Ormskirk, to a report of a road traffic collision.
Man jailed after fatal Lytham collision
Friday, March 28, 2025
19-year-old Kyah Barton of Ramsgate Road, Lytham was jailed for two years and four months on Wednesday 26th March 2025.
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.
Man jailed for historic child sex offences in Blackburn
Thursday, March 27, 2025
Colin McGregor was charged with a number of offences of indecent assaults.
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.
Jail sentence for Lancaster drug dealer
Monday, March 24, 2025
Officers found £6,465 cash, weighing scales, snap bags and a pot containing a snap bag of white powder in a cupboard in her room.
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.
Gang which smuggled drugs into prison jailed
Friday, March 21, 2025
Operation Warrior is Lancashire Police’s response to tackling serious and organised crime in Lancashire, supported by Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw.
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.
Renewed appeal to solve the mystery of the tragic death of a baby boy 13 years ago
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
It’s been more than 13 years since the baby boy was found in Spen Brook, off Carr Lane in Kirkham in October 2011.
Murder investigation underway after man dies
Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Our thoughts are with his family. Anyone with information should contact us on 101
Drug dealer jailed after trying to escape police in Blackburn
Tuesday, March 18, 2025
Ali Zaman has been jailed for three years and two months
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.
Burglary who targeted homes in Preston jailed
Friday, March 14, 2025
A burglar who targeted multiple homes in Preston City Centre has been jailed for more than six years.
Illicit tobacco and vapes seized in multi-agency strike day in Preston
Friday, March 14, 2025
Illegal cigarettes and vapes worth around £2000 have been seized after a multi-agency day of action in Plungington.
