News - May
A round up of our news stories for May 2018.
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Appeal after Blackpool assault
May 01, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses after an altercation between a number of men in Blackpool.
Fresh appeal to trace man after Morecambe shooting
May 01, 2018
Detectives have launched a fresh appeal to trace Daniel Simpson, 25, following a shooting in Morecambe.
Appeal to trace Leyland dog walker
May 01, 2018
Detectives investigating a serious assault in Leyland last week are appealing to trace a dog walker who was in the area and may be able to help with their enquiries.
Have you seen absconded prisoner Paul Anthony Wharton?
May 01, 2018
We are trying to trace Paul Anthony Wharton, 31, who has absconded from HMP Kirkham.
‘Carlos’ drugs gang sentenced to almost a century in jail
May 02, 2018
Members of a Blackpool gang which infiltrated the seaside resort with Class A drugs have been sentenced to almost a century in jail.
Suspicious items found at address in Blackpool
May 02, 2018
Officers were called at about 8.15am today (Wednesday, May 2nd) and a cordon is currently being established around the property.
Man arrested after suspicious items found at address in Blackpool
May 02, 2018
Officers were called to the property at about 8.15am today (Wednesday, May 2nd) and a cordon was established around the property.
Matthew Moseley found guilty of the murder of Lee Holt
May 04, 2018
An Oswaldtwistle father, who tried to convince his son to take the blame for murder, has been convicted of killing a man outside his home.
Matthew Moseley found guilty of the murder of Lee Holt
May 04, 2018
Matthew Moseley found guilty of the murder of Lee Holt
Investigation into spate of shop robberies in Blackpool
May 08, 2018
Detectives are investigating four robberies at convenience stores in Blackpool that happened with twenty minutes of each other.
Former officer ordered to pay back £367,000 following accident fraud
May 09, 2018
A former police officer has been ordered to pay back £367,772.50 after he was jailed for selling personal data from traffic accident logs.
West Division Police HQ road named in honour of fallen superintendent
May 10, 2018
Gerry Richardson Way is the new name for the access road to the newly built West Division Police Headquarters in Blackpool.
Statement following inquest into the death of Louis Simpson
May 11, 2018
Detective Chief Inspector Geoff Hurst said: "First and foremost my thoughts remain with Louis’ family and friends. His death was a tragedy for them and a sad loss to the wider community.
Motorcycle rider seriously injured in crash
May 12, 2018
The 43 year old man, from Skelmersdale, was riding his Kawasaki ZX900cc on Gillibrands Road at about 12.45pm today (Saturday, May 12th) when he lost control of the vehicle and fell off.
Body found in search for missing man
May 13, 2018
Police looking for a missing man have found a body.
Body found in search for missing Kirsty
May 14, 2018
POLICE looking for a woman who has been missing from home for five weeks have found a body.
Appeal to trace wanted man
May 16, 2018
Officers want to find Lee Grogan in connection with an arson incident at an address on Wall Street in the town on Saturday (May 12th) and for making threats to kill.
Driver who injured three women outside Blackpool club jailed for five years
May 16, 2018
Jake Hartley, 19, injured three people and caused panic in the town as clubs and bars went into lockdown, shortly before midnight on Saturday April 14th.
Boy injured during M65 collision between car and truck
May 19, 2018
We are appealing for information following a serious collision on the M65 on Thursday, May 17th.
Have you seen Christopher Bryson?
May 19, 2018
Have you seen absconded prisoner Christopher Bryson, missing from HMP Kirkham?
New safety enforcement vans on Lancashire's roads
May 21, 2018
A new fleet of road safety enforcement vans are being rolled out across Lancashire.
Appeal after woman seriously injured in RTC in Clifton
May 21, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses after a collision in Clifton on Sunday (20th May).
Man died when he was trapped under machinery at work
May 23, 2018
Colin Willoughby, 52, pictured, was working at Graham Engineering Ltd in Edward Street, Nelson, when the accident happened.
Detectives launch inquiry after man dies in Preston
May 23, 2018
DETECTIVES have launched an investigation into the unexplained death of a 35-year-old man in Preston.
A new initiative has been launched to help safeguard people with dementia
May 23, 2018
The Herbert Protocol is a scheme designed to assist the search process when vulnerable people go missing.
Man injured in collision
May 23, 2018
The incident happened at about 11.10am today (Wednesday, May 23rd) when a Yamaha TDM 900 motorbike collided with a Nissan Cabstar on Moss Lane at the junction with Red Cat Lane at Burscough.
Appeal after cyclist injured in collision
May 25, 2018
We are appealing for witnesses after a cyclist suffered serious injuries on the A570 Rainford Road, near Ormskirk.
Man seriously assaulted in Nelson road rage incident
May 25, 2018
We are appealing for information after a driver was assaulted during a road rage incident in Nelson.
A MAN has been jailed for 12 years for a brutal assault which left his victim in hospital for almost two weeks.
May 29, 2018
A MAN has been jailed for 12 years for a brutal assault which left his victim in hospital for almost two weeks.