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Two charged following shop thefts in Rawtenstall
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
We have charged two people following a string of shop thefts in Rawtenstall.
It related to incidents at the Co-op Store on Bacup Road, Rawtenstall in which a number of items were stolen.
Two arrested after drug warrant on Fleetwood property
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
A man aged 22 and a woman aged 44, both from Fleetwood, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
Two charged after fatal collision
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
They are due to appear before magistrates today
Man jailed after collision
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
He pleaded guilty to causing serious injury by dangerous driving
Man jailed for child sex offences
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
John Heggie was convicted and sentenced earlier this month.
Large cannabis grow discovered in Preston
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
We are investigating following the discovery of a large cannabis grow in Preston.
Man jailed following sexual assault at leisure centre
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
Stephen Tate has been jailed for six years.
Man charged following fatal M6 collision
Sunday, April 27, 2025
A man has been charged following a fatal collision on the M6.
Speeding drivers stopped during police spot checks in Burnley
Friday, April 25, 2025
Officers from Burnley Neighbourhood Policing Team were out on Tuesday (22nd April 2025) tackling speeding concerns following issues raised about road safety by local residents.
Man jailed for assaulting a woman in Blackpool
Friday, April 25, 2025
Derek Foxcroft, also known as Derek Moreland, assaulted his victim while they were drinking with friends at a flat in George Street, in November last year.
Loving tributes paid to 18-year-old who died in a collision in Morecambe
Friday, April 25, 2025
Leo Mountain died after the collision on the A623 Bay Gateway between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate on Sunday 20th April, shortly after 3am.
Neighbourhood policing team conduct successful day of action in Bacup
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Rossendale Police, alongside partner agencies, were out on Wednesday 23rd April where they conducted a successful day of action to address pressing community concerns. The operation had positive results, with a quantity of illegal tobacco as well as an e-scooter causing anti-social behaviour all being seized.
Man charged with Preston burglary
Thursday, April 24, 2025
We have charged a man following a burglary and attempted burglary in Preston.
Appeal after man dies in collision
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died. We are appealing for witnesses to contact us
Family pay tribute to the 'most funny, loving, generous' boy who died in M6 collision
Thursday, April 24, 2025
"There truly is no one like our Ryan, such a beautiful soul and so far from typical."
Blackburn man who drugged and sexually assaulted schoolgirl jailed for 17 years
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Gregg Riley took naked photographs of his 15-year-old victim while she lay dipping in and out of consciousness in his Blackburn home.
Appeal after teenager dies in collision
Sunday, April 20, 2025
If you can help please contact us. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died
Colne shoplifter given five-year Criminal Behaviour Order
Thursday, April 17, 2025
A man has been given a five-year Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO).
Chris Costello Snr, 61, of no fixed address, has been given the CBO as a result of shoplifting offences.
Police Officers Bring Power to the People with Op Recharge
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Police officers in Blackpool and Fylde are set to be equipped with portable power banks and mobile phone charging wires, as part of new Operation Recharge.
Lancashire Police target nuisance riders illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes and e-scooters
Thursday, April 17, 2025
People illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and electric assisted pedal cycles in the county, is an issue which Lancashire Police is tackling hard.
Man jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a child
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Shelim Ahmed appeared in the dock at Burnley Crown Court this morning where he was jailed for 34 months.
Man jailed for raping woman in Darwen
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Imran Ayyaz has been jailed for seven years.
Tribute paid to man who died following Chorley collision
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Scott Ashton, 52, sadly died after the Kawasaki ZX 600 he was riding, travelling north from the town centre on Park Road lost control on a right-hand bend, close to the entrance with Astley Park.
