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£12k of illegal tobacco products seized from shop in Preston
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
Thousands of pounds worth of illegal cigarettes and vapes have been seized after a joint operation in Preston.
Over 400 weapons surrendered in Lancashire’s West Division after knife crime operation
Tuesday, June 10, 2025
From Monday 19 May to Sunday 25 May 2025, officers across Lancashire’s West division (which includes Lancaster, Wyre, Fylde and Blackpool districts) took part in Sceptre.
We have a new website coming soon…
Monday, June 9, 2025
On Monday 30th June Lancashire Police are launching their new Single Online Home website.
Airspace restrictions in place as King visits Lancashire
Sunday, June 8, 2025
Airspace restrictions are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable day for all.
Man pleads guilty to causing death of baby by dangerous driving
Friday, June 6, 2025
Ashir Shahid, 20, of Windsor Road, Walton le Dale, also pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to the child’s mother when he appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court.
Over £7,000 worth of illegal vapes seized during police day of action
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Rossendale Police, in collaboration with partner agencies, conducted another successful day of action on Tuesday 4th June to address concerns raised by the local community.
Over 1,100 knives recovered in East Lancashire after knife crime operation
Thursday, June 5, 2025
1,173 knives have been recovered throughout East Lancashire as part of Sceptre, a national week-long initiative to tackle knife crime.
Skelmersdale man charged with string of shoplifting offences
Thursday, June 5, 2025
We have charged a man with a string of shoplifting offences across Skelmersdale.
Preston burglar jailed
Thursday, June 5, 2025
A burglar who targeted homes in Preston, including that of a pensioner in his 90s, has been jailed.
Family pay tribute to man who died following M6 collision near Lancaster
Thursday, June 5, 2025
Our officers were called at 11pm on Saturday 31st May to a report of a collision on the northbound carriageway of the M6 between junctions 33 and 34.
Lancashire Police win Global Sustainability Award
Monday, June 2, 2025
Lancashire Police have been awarded for their sustainability efforts by being announced global winners of the Sustainability Driver category of the 2025 SS&C Blue Prism Customer Excellence Awards.
Appeal after man dies in collision
Sunday, June 1, 2025
Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones. If you can help call 101
Preston drug dealer jailed
Friday, May 30, 2025
A drug dealer from Preston has been jailed after a routine stop and search found Class A drugs.
Man jailed 22 years for rape and sexual assault
Friday, May 30, 2025
Daniel Robinson was jailed for 22 years at Preston Crown Court yesterday
Dangerous man who robbed women in Blackburn given 14-year sentence
Thursday, May 29, 2025
Craig Cotton was identified from CCTV enquiries.
Burnley shoplifter given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
A man from Waterfoot has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Joshua Whalley, 26 of Woodlea Road, Waterfoot, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.
Colne shoplifter given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
A woman from Colne has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Danielle Ruddy, 37, of Cleveland Street, Colne, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.
Padiham man given two-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
A man from Padiham has been given a two-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Brendan Queen, 29 of Grange Street, Padiham, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.
Blackpool Police and local council tackle ASB and drug offences with closure orders
Wednesday, May 28, 2025
Blackpool’s Neighbourhood Policing Team, in close partnership with the Community Safety Team at Blackpool Council and Blackpool Coastal Housing, have secured 2 closure orders on properties relating to drug offences and anti-social behaviour (ASB).
Appeal after car deliberately driven into house in Great Harwood
Sunday, May 25, 2025
Our officers were called to Reed Avenue at 12.56am on 25th May following reports a grey Nissan Juke had been deliberately reversed into a house multiple times and was still in situ.
Renewed appeal after man found unresponsive in Little Plumpton sadly dies
Saturday, May 24, 2025
At around 2.20am on 18th May, our officers came across a man who was unresponsive on Preston New Road in Little Plumpton. The man, who we can now name as 30-year-old Jake from Southport, was taken to hospital where he sadly died on 23rd May
Pendle Police secure closure order in Colne
Friday, May 23, 2025
Pendle’s Neighbourhood Policing Team have secured a closure order for a store in Colne.
The shop, on Ruskin Avenue, Colne, has been involved in a number of incidents involving anti-social behaviour
Police conduct successful day of action in Accrington
Friday, May 23, 2025
Hyndburn Police were out again this week, continuing with Operation Rally, a dedicated day of intensified action to tackle the top concerns raised by local residents, visitors and businesses in the area.
Knife amnesty bin installed in Ormskirk to take weapons off our streets
Friday, May 23, 2025
Another knife bin has been installed in West Lancashire as part of our ongoing work to prevent knife crime.
