http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/feedLancashire Constabulary Newshttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-air-ambulance-has-window-smashedPOLICE are appealing for information after the air ambulance was damaged in Lancaster on Monday morning.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/colne-man-convicted-of-murderA man from Colne has been found guilty of murder following a trial at Preston Crown Court.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/mother-and-daughter-banned-from-neighbourhood-after-continuous-complaintsA MOTHER and her daughter have been banned from a Burnley neighbourhood after making residents’ lives a misery. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/theft-victims-get-back-in-the-saddle-thanks-to-bicycle-projectVICTIMS of bicycle theft are taking part in a special maintenance project which will help them get back on the road.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-charged-with-murder-2FOLLOWING consultation with The Crown Prosecution Service a man has today (Wednesday 22nd February 2012) been charged with the murder of his father and attempted murder of his mother.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-offer-free-tack-and-trailer-marking-at-horse-watch-eventHORSE owners are being invited to a special event which has been organised by the Lea and Cottam’s Neighbourhood Policing Team.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burglar-jailed-for-27-monthsA BURGLAR who stole a car from his victim’s Bispham home has been jailed for 27 months.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/skelmersdale-man-found-guilty-of-causing-death-by-dangerous-drivingA YOUNG SKELMERSDALE man has been found guilty of causing death by dangerous driving after a crash in the town last year which killed a 49 year old man.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drug-dealer-ordered-to-pay-back-over-8000-at-poca-hearingA drug dealer has been ordered to pay back over £8,000 – or face further time in jail – at a Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA) hearing. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/five-people-charged-following-fleetwood-nimrod-drugs-raidsFIVE people have been charged with drugs offences following a series of raids carried out in Fleetwood as part of Operation Nimrod.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-elderly-woman-is-assaulted-in-skelmersdalePOLICE are appealing for information after an elderly woman was assaulted in Skelmersdale at the weekend.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-seize-mephedrone-in-fleetwood-drugs-raidPolice seized 29 bags of mephedrone following a drugs raid in Fleetwood.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-woman-is-sexually-assaulted-in-burnleyPOLICE are appealing for information after a 30 year old woman was assaulted as she walked home in Burnley on Saturday night (18th February).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/six-people-arrested-in-operation-nimrod-dawn-raidsSIX people have been arrested following a series of dawn drugs raids in Fleetwood.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-following-christmas-eve-assault-in-lancaster-town-centrePOLICE have issued CCTV images of two men they want to trace after a man was assaulted as he walked home in Lancaster on Christmas Eve.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/43-arrested-during-burglary-crack-downPOLICE in East Lancashire have arrested 43 people and visited hundreds of suspected criminals as part of a countywide crackdown on burglary.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-restaurant-burglaryPolice are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at an Oswaldtwistle Restaurant.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-lancaster-robberyPolice are appealing for information following a robbery at a flat in Lancaster.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-robberies-in-blackburnPolice are appealing for witnesses following two robberies in Blackburn. The first incident happened on Saturday 11th February at around 2:30pm at anhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-animal-remains-found-in-preston-parkPOLICE are appealing for information after the remains of two deer and two pheasants were found in Preston at the weekend.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/four-charged-after-police-operation-in-south-ribbleFOUR men have appeared in court today charged in connection with an attempted burglary at a shop in Hesketh Bank. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/seatbelts-save-livesAlmost a quarter of all the people who died on Lancashire's roads in the last two years were not wearing their seatbelts, according to figures released today by Safer Lancashire.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-motorway-theftPolice are appealing for witnesses following the theft of copper cable from the side of a motorway.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/blackburn-man-charged-following-airport-bomb-hoax-callsA BLACKBURN man has been charged with communicating false information after hoax calls.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-cash-machine-is-targeted-in-lancasterPOLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a cash machine was targeted by thieves in Lancaster yesterday (Friday 17th Feb 2012).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-urge-residents-to-lock-up-after-asian-jewellery-burglaryPOLICE are advising members of the Asian community to be vigilant following a spate of burglaries in which Asian heritage jewellery was targeted.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-orrell-burglaryPOLICE are appealing for a man that handed in a purse following a burglary at a home in Orrell earlier this week to come forward.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/taxi-driver-jailed-for-sexually-assaulting-teenage-girlA TAXI driver, who sexually assaulted a teenage girl, has been jailed for three and a half years.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-elderly-woman-is-robbed-in-her-burnley-homePOLICE in Burnley are appealing for information after an 84 year old woman was robbed in her own home yesterday, Wednesday 15th February. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/dnabased-gel-used-to-protect-scrap-metal-from-thieves-in-wyreVULNERABLE premises in Wyre are being provided with special property marking kits to help thwart scrap metal thieves.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drug-dealer-jailed-for-two-years-and-nine-monthsA DRUG dealer, who was involved in supplying heroin in Burnley, has been jailed for two years and nine months. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-street-robbery-in-fleetwoodPOLICE in Fleetwood are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was robbed after being stopped and asked for cigarettes.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/owner-of-antique-jewellery-sought-after-stolen-items-recovered-by-policePOLICE are searching for the owner of a number of items of antique jewellery after they were found amongst a haul of stolen property.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/victim-speaks-out-at-effect-of-break-inA GRANDMOTHER, who was the victim of a burglary in her Hyndburn home, has spoken out the impact it had had on had on her life.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-is-robbed-of-phone-in-uphollandPOLICE are appealing for information after a robbery in Upholland at the weekend.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-following-bank-card-theft-in-accringtonPOLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they want to speak to in connection with the theft of a bank card from a supermarket in Accrington.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-lancaster-pharmacy-burglaryPOLICE are appealing for information after a pharmacy in Lancaster was burgled last week. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/special-recruitment-drive-comes-to-the-ribble-valleyASPIRING Special Constables are being invited to a recruitment event in the Ribble Valley next week. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-birds-are-shot-in-morecambePOLICE in Morecambe are appealing for information from the public following reports that birds have been illegally shot on Glasson Marsh.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-aggravated-burglary-in-ormskirkPOLICE in Ormskirk are appealing for information after a family were subjected to an aggravated burglary in their home last night.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-disturbance-at-house-partyPolice are appealing for information following a disturbance at a house party in Clayton Brook.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/over-16000-drugs-cash-confiscated-from-criminalsTWO criminals who made money through illegal drugs have had a total of over £16,000 cash confiscated from them.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/investigation-into-the-death-of-rawtenstall-man-continuesDetectives are continuing their work to find out how a Rawtenstall man died over the weekend.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-to-taxi-drivers-following-unexplained-death-in-rawtenstallPOLICE are appealing for taxi drivers to come forward following the discovery of the body of 18 year old Ryan Anderton in Rawtenstall in the early hours of Saturday morning.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/death-of-13-year-old-boy-in-darwenDeath of 13 year old boy in Darwenhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-sexual-assault-in-nelsonPOLICE are urging woman to be vigilant after a 21 year old woman was sexually assaulted after she got into a car she’d mistaken for a taxihttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/adventures-of-pendle-the-police-horse-set-to-raise-money-for-charityA LANCASHIRE police officer has written a children’s book in a bid to raise money for retired police horses.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/jail-for-burglar-after-rural-crime-spreeA PROLIFIC burglar, who targeted farm houses in rural parts of East Lancashire, has been jailed for three and a half years. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burglars-receive-unwelcome-visitors-at-their-homes-in-crime-crack-downCRIMINALS are finding out just what it is like to have an unwelcome visitor at their home as officers target burglars operating in Wyre.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-jailed-for-four-months-following-charity-box-theftsA MAN who stole charity boxes from premises in Lancashire, Cumbria and North Yorkshire has been jailed for four months.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-skelmersdale-robberyPolice are appealing for witnesses after a taxi driver was robbed in Skelmersdale.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/looking-for-love-dont-be-caught-out-by-online-romance-fraudstersDEAF residents looking for love this Valentines Day are being urged to be on their guard against romance fraudsters trawling the net for victims.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/asbo-teen-to-feature-in-poster-campaignTHE mug shot of a teenager, who was given a two year ASBO for causing a nuisance for shop keepers in Bacup, is to feature in a leaflet campaign. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-following-robbery-at-blackpool-bookmakersPOLICE have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to speak with following a robbery at a Blackpool bookmakers last month.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-wallet-is-taken-from-lancaster-storePOLICE in Lancaster are appealing for the return of a wallet containing a photograph of the victim’s dead son, after it was stolen from a till point at a shop in Lancaster last week.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-unexplained-death-in-rawtenstallPolice are appealing for information following the discovery of a man’s body in Rawtenstall.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-road-traffic-collisionPolice are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in Rawtenstall.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lock-up-to-lock-thieves-out--warning-following-car-breakinsMOTORISTS are being warned to ensure their vehicles are left locked with no property on display following a series of thefts in North Lancashire.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-shoplifting-offence-at-preston-garden-centrePOLICE have issued CCTV stills of two men who want to speak with in connection with the theft of pet items stolen from Barton Grange Garden Centre on 15th January. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-and-licensees-crackdown-on-drug-dealing-in-burnley-pubsPOLICE in Burnley have joined forces with licensees to launch a crackdown on drugs in the town’s pubs and clubs. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cannabis-discovered-after-community-tip-offPOLICE discovered 17 cannabis plants at a house in Burnley after an anonymous tip off. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drug-dealers-seized-cash-given-to-charityCASH seized from a drug dealer has been given to charity in order to benefit local communities. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/reward-after-jewellery-is-stolen-in-darwen-burglaryA BURGLARLY victim is offering a £500 reward for the safe return of her treasured jewellery after it was stolen from her Darwen home earlier this week.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-serious-assault-on-a-postmanDetectives have launched an investigation after a postman was seriously assaulted during his round. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-cheque-fraud-at-cleveleys-bankPOLICE have issued CCTV stills of two men they want to speak with in connection with cheque fraud at a bank in Cleveleys last month.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/disqualified-driver-jailed-after-ramming-police-carA DISQUALIFIED driver, who injured a police officer after ramming a stolen Land Rover into a patrol car, has been jailed for three years.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-woman-is-bitten-by-dog-in-fleetwoodPOLICE in Fleetwood are appealing to the public for help in tracking down a dog owner after a woman was bitten on the promenade last month.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-arrested-in-vehicle-cloning-investigationA MAN has been arrested after a theft warrant was executed in Chorley this morning following an investigation into attempts to clone a stolen car.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/garage-boss-ordered-to-pay-back-59kA GARAGE boss, who was found with stolen vehicle parts in his workshop, has been ordered to pay back almost £59k following a Proceeds of Crime Acthttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-set-to-crush-mini-motos-after-crackdown-in-burnleyPOLICE in Burnley are set to crush a number of mini motorbikes after seizing them from youngsters. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-preston-bike-robberyPOLICE in Preston are appealing for the public’s help to find a stolen bicycle. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-fire-at-kirkham-schoolPOLICE are appealing for information after a fire broke out at a metal toy store in the grounds of a Kirkham school in December 2011.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drug-dealer-behind-bars-for-three-yearsA DRUG dealer, who supplied heroin and crack cocaine on the streets of Blackburn, has been jailed for three years. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/vehicles-homes-and-neighbourhoods-checked-during-burglary-crack-downPOLICE have been carrying out checks on vehicles, homes and even neighbourhoods as part of a crack down on burglary.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-urge-residents-to-lock-up-following-asian-jewellery-burglaryPOLICE are advising members of the Asian community to be vigilant following a burglary in which Asian heritage jewellery was targeted. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-charged-with-murderA man has this evening been charged with the murder of his wife in Blackpoolhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/pensioner-set-to-be-reunited-with-stolen-property-after-providing-police-officers-with-photosA PENSIONER who had valuable jewellery stolen from her home is set to be reunited with her property after she was able to provide officers with photos of the items.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-telephone-kiosk-thefts-in-fleetwoodPOLICE in Fleetwood are appealing for information after a spate of thefts from telephone kiosks in the area.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-shops-in-lancaster-and-garstang-are-targeted-by-robbersPOLICE are appealing to the public to come forward with information after two shops in Lancaster and Garstang were targeted by armed robbers on Saturday night (4th February).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/service-for-young-sexual-abuse-victims-opens-following-support-from-policeA NEW service for young people who have been the victim of sexual abuse is now available in the north of Lancashire, following support from police.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drink-banning-order-given-to-nelson-manA MAN has been banned from entering all pubs, clubs and bars in Pendle under the conditions of a Drink Banning Order (DBO). http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-to-hold-live-web-chat-to-mark-safer-internet-dayLANCASHIRE Constabulary is to hold a special interactive web chat to discuss the importance of staying safe online this Safer Internet Day (Tuesday 7 February).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-witness-appeal-for-ormskirk-post-office-armed-robberyPOLICE have issued a CCTV image of a witness they are keen to trace following an armed robbery at a post office in Ormskirk in December.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-three-masked-men-try-and-enter-elderly-mans-homePOLICE in Lancaster are appealing for information after a man tried to force his way into an elderly man’s home in the early hours of Tuesday morning (31st January)http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/top-tips-to-beat-the-burglars-and-their-breakin-wish-listPOLICE are giving residents their top tips to protect their treasured possessions from burglars trying to tick off items on their ‘wish lists.’ http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-fight-in-bamber-bridgePolice are appealing for information following a disturbance in Bamber Bridge.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-to-trace-wanted-manPOLICE in Lancashire are appealing for information about a man who is wanted on prison recall.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/detectives-launch-murder-investigation-in-blackpoolDetectives have launched a murder investigation after the body of a woman was found at a house in Blackpool this morning (5th February).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-fatal-collision-in-st-michaelsPOLICE are appealing for information following a fatal road traffic collision in St Michael’s this morning (4th February)http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-st-annes-robberyDETECTIVES are appealing for information after a group of teenagers were the victims of a robbery in St Annes last night (3rd February).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-man-is-killed-on-m6POLICE are appealing for information after a man was knocked down and killed on the M6 in the early hours of this morning (4th February)http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/tamper-proof-screws-to-deter-thieves-in-east-lancashireMOTORISTS in East Lancashire are being offered tamper proof number plate screws in a bid to drive down thefts. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drug-dealer-jailed-for-15-months-as-result-of-operation-totalA MAN who was targeted by police as part of a crack down on drug dealing in Blackpool’s night time economy has been jailed for 15 months.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-jailed-after-robbing-school-boysA DARWEN man, who befriended and stole from three school boys, has been given an indeterminate prison sentence. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/youngsters-learn-about-policing-at-careers-fairHUNDREDS of youngsters got the opportunity to learn about policing at a special careers fair.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-34-assaulted-in-heyshamPOLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in Heysham last Friday night (27th January, 2012)http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-sexual-touching-offence-against-woman-in-lancasterPOLICE in Lancaster are appealing for information after a 20 year old student was groped whilst she was out walking in Galgate on 29th January 2012.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/dont-become-a-money-mule-for-fraudstersRESIDENTS are being urged to be wary of people asking them to transfer money in return for a commission so that they don’t become a ‘money mule’ for fraudsters.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-assault-on-central-drive-morecambePOLICE in Morecambe are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was assaulted as he walked home from a night out last month.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/detectives-and-family-appeal-for-information-about-fatal-fireDETECTIVES investigating the murders of a teenager and three children in a house fire in Freckleton today re-appealed for information.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/men-jailed-after-arson-attacksTWO men, who committed a series of arson attacks on a Blackburn street, have been jailed for 18 months each. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-distraction-burglaryPolice are appealing for information after a man tried to con a Chorley pensioner in his own home.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/warrants-executed-and-checks-made-on-second-hand-shops-in-burglary-crack-downPOLICE in Blackpool raided five addresses today in a crack down on burglary and associated crime.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-pleads-guilty-to-murder-of-his-grandmother-and-auntA 22 YEAR OLD man has today (1st February 2012) pleaded guilty to murdering his grandmother and his aunt at their Preston home earlier last year. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burglar-jailed-for-over-four-yearsA PROLIFIC burglar, who targeted homes in Pendle, has been jailed for four years four months. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/hand-in-your-scam-mail-to-help-beat-the-fraudstersHand in your scam mail to help beat the fraudsters LANCASHIRE Trading Standards Service is teaming up with Lancashire Constabulary again in February thttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-armed-robbery-at-walmer-bridge-spar-shopDETECTIVES are appealing for information from the public following an armed robbery at a Spar shop in a village south of Preston this morning (Wednesday, 1st February).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/jingle-bells-handed-out-to-prevent-purse-dipping-in-cleveleysSHOPPERS in Cleveleys have been given special alarm bells and chains to prevent purse dipping in the town.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-lead-theft-at-st-annes-churchPolice are appealing for information following the theft of lead at a St Annes Church.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/stolen-lawnmower-returned-to-owner-following-raidA LAWNMOWER stolen during a burglary has been returned to its owner after police discovered it during a drugs raid.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/operation-julius-returns-to-beat-the-burglarsA HIGHLY successful police operation is being run again in Lancashire as part of a major drive to combat burglary. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/blitz-on-metal-thieves-after-90000-worth-of-materials-stolen-in-one-monthPOLICE are carrying out a blitz on scrap metal thieves after the bill for stolen items in Wyre during January topped £90,000.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/two-arrested-in-car-clocking-investigationPOLICE in Blackburn have arrested two men in connection with an investigation into allegations of car clocking. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-theft-of-alcohol-from-blackpool-nightclubPOLICE in Blackpool are appealing for the driver of a black taxi to come forward after police believe it was used in the theft of a large quantity of alcohol from a nightclub. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-advice-ahead-of-chorley-v-chesterLancashire police are urging football supporters attending this weekend’s match at Victory Park to get there early.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-admits-false-imprisonment-of-his-managerA CHORLEY man has pleaded guilty to the false imprisonment of his manager. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/stolen-harris-hawk-reunited-with-owner-following-drugs-raidPOLICE have returned a stolen Harris hawk to its owner after finding the bird during a drugs raid.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-following-blackburn-burglaryPOLICE have issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak with after cash was stolen during a burglary at an address in Blackburn last month. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-checks-on-cars-and-housesPOLICE have been checking that cars and houses are locked in the Longsands area of Preston after a recent spate of thefts.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/warning-to-motorists-after-vehicles-left-unlockedPOLICE are reminding motorists to secure their vehicles after a number of unlocked cars were broken into in West Lancashire.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/award-for-officers-who-helped-burglary-victimsPOLICE officers and probation offender managers have received an award for helping two elderly couples, who were the victims of a burglary, come to terms with the offence.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-for-witnesses-after-west-lancashire-crashWe are appealing for witnesses after a collision on the A59 at Aughtonhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/missing-sex-offender-arrestedA missing sex offender has been arrested in Blackpoolhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-jailed-after-sexually-assaulting-seven-year-old-girlA MAN, who sexually assaulted a seven year old girl, has been jailed for eight years.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/four-charged-with-offences-as-police-continue-crack-down-on-burglaryFOUR men have been charged as police continue to crack down on burglary in Blackpool and the Fylde.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/suspected-heroin-cocaine-and-70000-cash-seized-in-raidsPOLICE seized suspected class A drugs and a substantial amount of cash after carrying out a raid in Fleetwood and searching an address in Burscough.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/bicycle-lights-handed-outOVER 100 bicycle lights have been handed out to cyclists in Croston, Bretherton and Ulnes Walton in a bid to keep them safe on the county’s roads.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/oswaldtwistle-man-jailed-for-child-sex-offencesAN OSWALDTWISTLE man has today been jailed for 13 years after a string of child sex offences. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/wildlife-officer-and-council-volunteers-tackle-nuisance-chickensOVER 30 wild chickens have been rounded up and rehomed after causing problems for residents on an estate.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/three-men-jailed-after-bowling-alley-brawlTHREE men who became involved in a fight at a bowling alley have been jailed for a total of over five years. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-advise-football-fans-of-major-road-closurePolice are advising Sheffield Wednesday supporters travelling to Blackpool for this weekends FA Cup tie of a major road closure.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-bank-note-fraud-across-lancashirePolice are appealing for information following a number of incidents involving fake bank notes in the county.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-re-appeal-following-fire-at-donnas-dream-houseDetectives are renewing their appeal for information following a fire at a children’s charity.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/seven-arrested-following-violent-disorder-in-burnleySeven men have been arrested this morning (Wednesday 25th January) in relation to an incident of violent disorder in Burnley town centre last January.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/bolton-man-pleads-guilty-to-armed-robbery-conspiracyA BOLTON man has today pleaded guilty to conspiring to commit two armed robberies in Burnley.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-renew-cctv-appeal-after-man-is-punched-outside-burnley-nightclubPOLICE in Burnley are renewing their appeal for witnesses to come forward after a man was punched outside a Burnley nightclub in December.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-attempted-robbery-in-burnleyDETECTIVES are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a young boy attempted to steal a woman’s handbag as she entered her home in Burnleyhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-criminal-damage-in-blackburnPOLICE are appealing for information after three cars were damaged and a house window broken by a group of men in Blackburn.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/youngsters-name-polices-latest-recruitCHILDREN from a local hospice have named Lancashire Constabulary’s latest horse recruit. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/crasbo-for-leyland-shoplifterA PROLFIC shoplifter from Leyland has been banned from entering a number of shops across Lancashire.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/thousands-of-pounds-of-drugs-seized-in-skelmersdale-raidsOVER £40,000 worth of cannabis was seized as police raided four addresses in Skelmersdale.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-man-is-robbed-in-accrington-bookmakersPOLICE are appealing people to come forward with information after an elderly man was robbed at an Accrington bookmaker after being followed from a cash point. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/think-like-a-burglar-to-protect-your-home-from-a-breakinTHINKING like a burglar could protect your home from being broken into, police are advising.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-following-blackpool-robberyPOLICE are appealing for information and have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to speak to following a robbery at a Blackpool shop last week.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/trap-car-footage-released-in-warning-to-motoristsPOLICE have released footage of thieves breaking into cars to remind motorists of the importance of securing their vehicles.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-15-tonnes-of-metal-is-stolen-from-fleetwood-building-sitePOLICE in Fleetwood are appealing for witnesses to come forward after 1.5 tonnes of metal was stolen from a building site on Fleetwood promenade.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-cannabis-warningPOLICE are warning residents in West Lancashire that they will take action against anyone they believe to be involved in the cultivation of cannabis.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-following-tie-up-robbery-in-chorleyDetectives are appealing for information after a woman was tied up and robbed in her own home.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-men-injured-in-brierfield-assaultPOLICE are appealing for information after following a disturbance in Brierfield last night (19th January).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-skelmersdale-new-years-eve-woundingPOLICE in Skelmersdale are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was stabbed and seriously assaulted on New Year’s Eve. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-street-robbery-in-padihamPOLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a woman was punched and knocked to the floor in a street robbery in Padiham last night. (Thurhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/tamper-proof-screws-to-deter-thievesMOTORISTS in Burnley are being offered tamper proof number plate screws in a bid to drive down thefts. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/repeat-offenders-targeted-by-police-in-clamp-down-on-shopliftingPROLIFIC shoplifters in Lancaster and Morecambe are being targeted by police in a clamp down following a recent rise in offences.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/key-player-in-major-drugs-conspiracy-jailed-for-24-yearsA MAN responsible for organising a major drugs supply chain spanning the UK, Europe and South America has been jailed for 24 years after being extradited from Holland. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-banned-from-hospital-grounds-under-terms-of-crasboA MAN who has subjected hospital staff to physical and verbal abuse has been given a Criminal Anti Social Behaviour Order. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-girl-is-assaulted-in-blackpoolPOLICE are appealing for information after a 14 year old girl was punched in the face in Blackpool in an unprovoked attack.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/young-pedestrians-urged-to-consider-road-safety-following-crashesPOLICE are urging children to be more aware of their surroundings as figures show that a large proportion of crashes are caused by young pedestrians failing to pay attention when crossing roads.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/prime-minister-praises-lancashire-officers-for-support-during-disorderLANCASHIRE police officers, who provided mutual aid during the disorder in London, have been praised by the Prime Minister. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-brierfield-assaultPOLICE are appealing for information after following a disturbance in Brierfield last night (19th January).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-urge-residents-to-lock-up-to-keep-thieves-outRESIDENTS are being urged to keep their most treasured possessions safe by making sure they lock doors and windows to keep burglars out.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lancashires-largest-seizure-of-mephedrone-made-in-blackpoolPOLICE have made Lancashire’s largest seizure of the class B drug mephedrone following drugs raids in Blackpool.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/national-statistics-show-crime-continues-to-fall-in-lancashireCRIME in Lancashire has continued to fall at a rate higher than the national average, according to Home Office figures released today.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-assault-in-lancaster-barPOLICE in Lancaster are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 31 year old man was assaulted in a town centre bar.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-mobile-is-stolen-in-preston-knifepoint-robberyPOLICE in Preston have issued a CCTV image of a man they want to speak with after a girl was robbed of her mobile phone at knifepoint last November 2011. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-given-crasbo-following-nuisance-999-callsA MAN who made hundreds of calls to police has been given a CRASBO banning him from dialling 999.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-indecent-exposures-in-padihamPOLICE are appealing for witnesses after three indecent exposures in Padiham this month.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-robbery-in-skelmersdalePOLICE are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Skelmersdale this weekend.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drink-driving-continues-to-fall-in-lancashireTHE number of people caught drink driving in Lancashire has fallen again according to the results of the Constabulary’s Christmas drink drive campaignhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/new-top-cop-for-chorley-south-ribble-and-west-lancashireLANCASHIRE Constabulary’s Southern Division, which covers Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire, has a new divisional commander.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/owners-sought-following-recovery-of-potentially-stolen-jewellery-and-coinsTHE owners of a hoard of jewellery and coins that are believed to be stolen are being sought by police.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-to-driver-after-pedestrian-is-injured-in-new-years-eve-collisionPOLICE in Preston are appealing for the driver of a white car to come forward after it collided with a pedestrian in Preston city centre on New Year’s Eve.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-theft-from-fleetwood-phone-boxPOLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after cash was stolen from a BT phone box in a Fleetwood housing estate.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/vandals-warned-dont-do-damage-in-police-crackdown‘DON’T do damage’ - That’s the message from police as part of a drive to reduce anti social behaviour and criminal damage in East Lancashire.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-reappeal-for-missing-blackburn-girlPolice are appealing for information about a 16 year a girl who has gone missing from home.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-nightclub-handbag-theftPOLICE in Lancaster have issued CCTV images of a man they are keen to speak with after a ladies handbag was stolen from a town nightclub. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-jewellery-stolen-from-house-in-poultonPOLICE are appealing for information following a burglary at a house in Poulton earlier this month.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drugs-seized-in-skelmersdale-raidsCANNABIS, cash and suspected counterfeit clothing were seized as police raided six addresses in Skelmersdale.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-admits-preventing-burial-of-his-fathers-bodyA PRESTON man has pleaded guilty to theft and preventing a lawful and decent burial of a dead body.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-seriously-ill-man-is-robbed-in-his-carnforth-homeDETECTIVES are appealing for information after a seriously ill man was subjected to a terrifying armed robbery in his own home in Carnforth last night (Friday 13th January).http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-robbery-in-chorleyPOLICE are appealing for witnesses following a house robbery in Chorley this afternoon.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-elderly-woman-in-robbed-in-her-blackpool-homePOLICE in Blackpool are appealing for information after a 70 year old woman was robbed at knifepoint in her own home. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/west-end-pact-meeting-changes-provide-better-opportunity-to-air-viewsCHANGES to Morecambe’s West End PACT meetings will enable more residents to have their say on policing in their local area.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/jail-for-lancashire-drug-dealersFIVE men have been jailed for a total of 33 years and one month for their part in a drugs plot to supply cocaine in Preston, South Ribble and Chorley.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/robber-jailed-for-twoandahalf-years-after-breaking-cyclists-wristA MAN who caused a cyclist to break his wrist and then stole his victim’s bicycle has been jailed for two-and-a-half years.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/woman-injured-in-possible-playground-prankPOLICE are issuing a warning after a 69 year old woman was injured as a result of a possible playground prank in Blackburn.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/new-neighbourhood-sergeant-for-blackburn-south-westA NEW Sergeant has taken charge of Blackburn’s South West Neighbourhood Policing Team http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/youngsters-invited-to-join-police-cadet-schemeYOUNGSTERS are being offered an insight into policing as part of a cadet course in Burnley, Pendle and Rossendale.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-man-is-shot-in-the-leg-in-prestonPOLICE in Preston are appealing for people to come forward with information after a man was shot in the legs in the Ribbleton area of Preston on Tuesday night (11th January). http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burglar-who-targeted-neighbours-jailed-for-over-four-yearsA BURGLAR, who broke into his neighbour’s home through the loft space, has been jailed for four years 26 days. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/warning-after-spike-in-catalytic-converter-theftsPOLICE are appealing for information and warning residents to be vigilant after a spate of thefts of catalytic converters from vehicles in Adlington.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/nine-people-charged-following-cross-county-drugs-raidsPOLICE have charged nine people following a series of drugs raids across Lancashire and Manchester on Wednesday. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-bailed-following-fatal-house-fireThe man arrested in connection with a house fire that killed four siblings has been released on police bail.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/warning-following-spate-of-metal-thefts-in-wyrePOLICE are urging residents in Wyre to be vigilant following a spate of metal thefts in the Poulton-Le-Fylde and Carleton areas over the past month. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/warning-over-purchase-protection-insurance-fraudstersRESIDENTS are being warned to be on their guard against fraudsters claiming to be able to recover cash spent on payment protection insurance (PPI.) http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-boy-is-assaulted-on-red-bank-road-blackpoolPOLICE in Blackpool have issued CCTV images of two men they want to speak with after a 14 year old boy was assaulted as he walked along Red Bank Road on 29th December 2011. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-unprovoked-assault-at-blackpool-barPOLICE in Blackpool are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was punched in the face as he sat having a quiet drink in the town centre earlier this week.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-theft-from-morecambe-golf-clubPOLICE are appealing for information after theft from Morecambe Golf Club earlier this month.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/bubble-and-cannabis-seized-in-blackpool-drugs-raidsPOLICE seized bubble and cannabis during two drugs raids carried out in Blackpool. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-given-crasbo-to-prevent-him-begging-in-resortA MAN who has caused persistent problems in Blackpool has been banned from begging in the resort after being given a CRASBO. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/10-people-arrested-following-cross-county-drugs-raidsPOLICE have arrested 10 people following a series of drugs raids across Lancashire and Manchester this morning. (Weds Jan 11) http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-who-blinded-friend-in-one-eye-jailed-for-ten-yearsA MAN who attacked his friend with a wheel brace and blinded him in one eye following a drink-fuelled argument, has been jailed for ten years. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-man-is-assaulted-outside-blackpool-nightclubPOLICE are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 24 year old man was seriously assaulted as he left a Blackpool nightclub.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/freckleton-fire-teenager-arrestedDETECTIVES investigating a house fire in Freckleton, in which four siblings died, have arrested a 17 year old boy in connection with the investigationhttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/new-year-new-numberLANCASHIRE Constabulary is using the New Year to remind local residents that there is a new number to contact the police.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/former-police-officer-admits-misconduct-offenceA 24 YEAR old former police officer from Blackpool has pleaded guilty to misconduct in public office and data protection offences. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/latest-fatal-house-fire-at-freckleton2A JOINT police and Fire Service investigation continues into a fatal house fire in Freckleton on Saturday.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/drugs-seized-after-community-tip-offOVER 100 suspected ecstasy tablets and cannabis bush were seized after an anonymous tip off in Accrington. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-after-woman-is-stabbed-outside-winter-gardensPOLICE in Blackpool are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a 59 year old woman was stabbed in the back as she left the Winter Gardens http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/hot-tub-stolen-in-thorntonPOLICE are appealing for information following the theft of a hot tub from a house in Thornton.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/teen-given-asbo-banning-her-from-parts-of-bisphamA TEENAGER who has harassed shop workers and other youngsters has been given an ASBO banning her from parts of Bispham. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/asbo-extended-for-street-sex-workerA STREET sex worker has had her ASBO extended for a further two years to stop her soliciting in Blackburn. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/responsible-retailing-course-for-underage-sales-staffOFF licence staff, who sold alcohol to underage children during a test purchase operation will pay to attend a responsible retailing course.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/over-50-plants--found-at-lancaster-cannabis-factoryPOLICE discovered a cannabis factory in the cellar of a Lancaster house after carrying out a drugs raid. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/thousands-of-pounds-of-cannabis-seized-in-city-drugs-raidCANNABIS with an estimated street value of £12,800 was seized as police searched a property in Preston.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-serious-unprovoked-assault-in-blackpoolPOLICE are appealing for information after an 18 year old man was subjected to a serious and unprovoked assault as he walked along a street in Blackpool.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/anti-theft-apps-to-fight-crime-in-east-lancashirePOLICE are urging people, who have been given high tech gadgets this Christmas, to help them fight crime by using the latest tracking technology. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/burglary-at-leyland-takeawayPOLICE have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to following a burglary at a takeaway in Leyland.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/dangerous-driver-jailed-for-18-months-after-crash-which-left-teen-with-spinal-injuriesA MAN who failed to stop for police and went on to crash his car into a tree – leaving one teen passenger with spinal injuries– has been jailed for 18 monthshttp://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/farmers-invited-to-join-new-crime-fighting-scheme-in-darwenFARMERS and communities in rural areas of Darwen are being invited to join a new scheme aimed at helping to prevent crime.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/cctv-appeal-after-man-is-punched-outside-burnley-nightspotPOLICE in Burnley are appealing for witnesses to come forward after a man was punched outside a Burnley nightclub.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/teenager-hit-by-car-in-scortonPOLICE are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was hit by a car in Scorton.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/assault-at-kfc-in-lancasterPOLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault at a fast food restaurant in Lancaster.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-appeal-after-theft-of-photography-equipmentPOLICE are appealing for information after the theft of a photographer’s bag and equipment from outside a church in Fleetwood.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/lock-it-or-lose-it--police-lock-up-bikes-in-clamp-down-on-cycle-theftsPOLICE are locking up bikes that have been left insecure as part of a drive to reduce cycle thefts in Lancaster. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/closing-date-looms-for-lancashires-young-citizen-of-the-year-awardsYOUNG people who make a real difference to their local community are being sought to take part in the annual High Sheriff of Lancashire's Young Citizen of the Year Awards ahead of the entry closing date at the end of this month. http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/appeal-following-skelmersdale-assaultPOLICE are appealing for information after a man was assaulted in an unprovoked attack in Skelmersdale.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/man-injured-after-being-hit-by-car-in-blackpoolPOLICE are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Blackpool.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/police-investigate-firearms-dischargePolice have launched an investigation following the discharge of a firearm at an address in Accrington.http://www.lancashire.police.uk/news/press-releaseThis is a press release