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Appeal for information after man stabbed in Accrington
Sunday, April 13, 2025
The injured person – a man in his 20’s – was found to have suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Man jailed after more than a decade of sexual abuse
Friday, April 11, 2025
Richard Krakowski was jailed for nine years and three months yesterday.
Man found guilty of sexual offences against children in Rawtenstall
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Joseph Turner will be sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on 6th June.
Night-time safety a priority say Police
Monday, April 7, 2025
"Our message to offenders is clear: We will not tolerate incidents of harassment, intimidation or predatory behaviour."
Project Servator launched in Lancashire
Monday, April 7, 2025
Project Servator aims to disrupt the planning terrorists and other criminals need to do to be successful, while simultaneously reassuring the public, as part of a coordinated programme of operational activity.
Woman sadly dies following collision in Lathom
Friday, April 4, 2025
Our thoughts first and foremost are with the driver’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
Man pleads guilty to death by dangerous driving after fatal Nelson collision
Friday, April 4, 2025
Abubakar Mahmood, 20, of Farrer Street, Nelson today pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst disqualified from driving and causing death without insurance at Preston Sessions house.
Man jailed for life for murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham
Friday, April 4, 2025
The man in the custody image is 39-year-old Leigh Smith. He has today (Monday 7th April) been jailed for life for murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham.
Lancashire Police seize 51 off road vehicles in crack down on anti-social behaviour
Friday, April 4, 2025
51 off road vehicles seized following a multi-departmental operation across the county last weekend as part of Op Centurion.
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.
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.
Man admits to Heysham murder
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
We launched a murder investigation after 49-year-old Keith was assaulted off Heysham Road, near to the Bay Medical Centre, in Heysham in the early hours of Saturday 28th September 2024.
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.
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.
