News - 2019
A round up of our news stories for 2019.
If you want to see our current stories please head to the News page.
Appeal after fail to stop collision in Adlington
January 01, 2019
We were called at around 10pm on 31 December to reports an 18 year old woman had been involved in a collision on Church Street, Adlington.
Pedestrian injured in Leyland collision
January 02, 2019
We are appealing for information following a collision in Leyland.
It happened at just before 6:35pm on Friday (December 28th) close to the Shell Garage on the A49 Wigan Road when a 67-year-old man has been crossing the road and has been in a collision with a BMW 318D.
Man charged in connection with rape investigation
January 03, 2019
A man has been charged in connection with a rape investigation in Burnley.
UPDATE: Appeal for missing mum and baby
January 06, 2019
We believe the 17 year old girl missing from Blackpool is in the Merseyside area and our colleagues at Merseyside Police are leading enquiries to find her.
Motorway closed after serious collision
January 08, 2019
A full closure is in place between J3 at Bickerstaffe and J4 at Skelmersdale in both directions
CCTV released following Blackburn robbery
January 14, 2019
We have released CCTV footage following a robbery at Domino's Pizza in Blackburn on 13 January.
Two women charged in connection with Blackburn investigation
January 17, 2019
Two women have been charged with perverting the course of justice as detectives continue to investigate a large scale disturbance on Rhyl Avenue, Blackburn.
Blackpool man guilty of manslaughter
January 17, 2019
A man has been convicted of the manslaughter of Joshua Whitley in Blackpool. Joshua, 26 (pictured), died of a single stab wound to the chest on 27 July.
Woman attacked in her own home
January 17, 2019
We were called at shortly before 1pm today (Thursday, January 17th) after the men forced their way into the home of the 73 year old victim on Southwood Drive, Accrington.
UPDATE: ATM theft in Goosnargh
January 18, 2019
We are continuing to appeal for information after an ATM theft in Goosnargh.
Around 12.45am on January 8 it was reported a number of men had forced entry to the Londis/Post Office on Whittingham Lane.
A man has since been arrested in connection with the incident.
Teenager seriously assaulted in Blackpool
January 22, 2019
The 16-year-old victim, a trainee soldier with the British Army was visiting from Scotland and was out with friends in Blackpool Town Centre when the suspect approached him
Arrest made in aggravated burglary enquiry
January 22, 2019
The 25-year-old was arrested at an address in Rochdale this morning
Appeal after collision in Church
January 23, 2019
It happened at around 16:35 hours on 22 January on Henry Street and involved a police car and a Toyota Aygo.
UPDATE: CCTV appeal following Burnley assault
January 23, 2019
Detectives investigating an assault in Burnley have arrested a man.
Appeal after man has ear bitten in Preston assault
January 24, 2019
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man had part of his ear bitten off in an assault in Preston on New Year's Day.
Man charged following assault in Accrington
January 25, 2019
A man has been charged following an incident in Accrington.
Arrests made following disorder
January 25, 2019
At about 11.20pm last Saturday (January 19th) police were called after a fight broke out between two groups of men
Appeal after robbery
January 27, 2019
The robbery took place at an address on Mossy Lea Road, Wrightington between 8.15pm and 8.40pm on Saturday (Jan 26th).
Do you recognise this man?
January 29, 2019
Police want to speak to the pictured man as part of their investigation into a serious fail to stop collision in Adlington. An 18 year old woman was seriously injured on Church Street on New Year's Eve.
Man seriously assaulted in Blackburn
February 01, 2019
We were called shortly before midnight on Wednesday (30 January) to reports a man had been attacked at the rear of Westbury Gardens and Audley Range.
Appeal after Preston altercation
February 05, 2019
We are appealing for information following reports of an altercation in Preston. We attended the scene on East Street at around 12.35am yesterday (Monday) after a witness reported the incident to us.
UPDATE: Report of person seen with firearm in Blackpool
February 06, 2019
We have been making a number of extensive enquiries since the report and have now established that this was the case of a boy carrying a toy gun
Preston murder investigation: Latest update
February 07, 2019
A woman who was sadly found dead in Preston has been named. We were called at 2am on Thursday, February 7th to the report of an altercation on Pope Lane. Emergency Services attended and found the body of Rosie Darbyshire, 27, from Ribbleton on a pavement close to junction with Village Drive.
Man jailed for sexual abuse of teenage girl
February 07, 2019
Andrew Sellen, 37, admitted 9 offences of indecent assault and gross indecency
UPDATE: Concern for missing Marcus Smith
February 08, 2019
A 27-year-old man who went missing from Preston on February 1 has been found.
Appeal after serious collision in Fleetwood
February 08, 2019
Police were called shortly after 7am on 6 February to reports of a collision involving a Ford Transit and a pedestrian. It happened on Manor Road at the junction with Macbeth Road.
UPDATE: death of baby in Blackpool
February 09, 2019
We were called around 8am yesterday (Friday, February 8th) to reports a 13-month old baby had been found unresponsive at an address in Marton Drive, Blackpool.
Investigation after serious assault in Skelmersdale
February 10, 2019
Detectives are investigating a serious assault that took place earlier this morning at an address in Skelmersdale.
UPDATE: CCTV images released after Rishton pub attack leaves woman with broken jaw
February 11, 2019
Following our earlier CCTV appeal about an unprovoked attack on New Year’s Day in Rishton, we have now identified the people we wanted to speak to.
Appeal after girl grabbed in Lancaster
February 11, 2019
It happened at around 3pm as the 12 year old walked along the pathway at the back of Lancaster Priory.
The man grabbed the girl by the arm and tried to pull her from the pathway she was walking on.
Appeal after Blackpool disorder
February 12, 2019
Police were called at around 2:20am on Sunday (10th February) to the Lytham Road area of the town. Emergency services attended and two men in their 20s were found with facial injuries.
UPDATE: Woman racially abused in Burnley supermarket
February 12, 2019
Following our appeal this morning in relation to a woman being racially abused in Sainsbury’s, we have received information as to the identity of the woman we wanted to speak to.
Serious collision in Preston
February 13, 2019
Police were called at 20:36 hours on Sunday (10th February) to reports of a collision involving a DNA off road motorcycle and a Mercedes Sprinter.
It happened on Roebuck Street at the junction with Stocks Road.
Man injured in Accrington aggravated burglary
February 18, 2019
We are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary in Accrington where a man was assaulted.
Investigation underway after Chorley phone shop robbery
February 19, 2019
Detectives are appealing for witnesses following a robbery at a mobile phone shop in Chorley on 18th February.
UPDATE: Missing Accrington teenager
February 19, 2019
A teenager missing from home in Accrington has been found safe and well.
UPDATE: Re-appeal for information after man suffers broken jaw in Blackburn
February 20, 2019
Thank you to everyone who shared our CCTV appeal for information in relation to an assault on Queen Victoria Street in Blackburn in October.
Dash cam plea after man suffers head injuries in Preston
February 21, 2019
We were called at 8:25pm on Tuesday (19th February) to reports a cyclist had been pushed from his bike on Garstang Road at the junction with Aqueduct Street.
Men sentenced after extensive damage and theft at Thwaites site
February 21, 2019
Two men have today (Thursday, February 21st) been jailed for stealing and causing damage to the cost of over £313k at a historic brewery site in Blackburn.
Thomas Ward and John Ward were jailed for the offences committed at the Thwaites Brewery site on Penny Street, last year.
Motorcyclist seriously injured in Blackpool collision
February 22, 2019
We were called at 12:15 hours on Thursday (21 February) to reports of the two vehicle collision on Newton Drive at the junction with Heron Way in Blackpool.
Women jailed for brutal meat cleaver assault
February 26, 2019
Rhea Parker, 23 and Joanne McNally, 41, assaulted 56-year-old Phillip Preece with a meat cleaver and left him for dead
Man jailed for drug offences
February 27, 2019
Babbar Baig, 32, of Howard Close, Accrington, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to supply cocaine and heroin
Appeal after Blackpool robbery
February 28, 2019
At around 8pm on 25th February an elderly man was withdrawing cash from an ATM machine on Tyldesley Road when he was approached by an unknown man.
Pioneering Lancashire Forensic Science Academy Launched
February 28, 2019
Today saw the launch of the Lancashire Forensic Science Academy with an event attended by experts in forensic science.
UPDATE: Wanted Preston man
March 01, 2019
Miguel Di Palma, 21, from Preston was arrested on Sunday (3 March) and is currently in police custody.
Former Army Cadet Captain jailed for child sex abuse
March 01, 2019
George Walker, 80, was a Lieutenant and later a Captain in the Army Cadets in Burnley and Haslingden in the 1970s.
Appeal after service station robbery
March 01, 2019
We were called at around 8pm on 25th February to reports of the incident at the Gulf Best One Service Station on Tag Lane.
Two men entered the store and made demands for money from the lone shop worker.
Teenager stabbed in Preston - Appeal
March 02, 2019
At that location a 17 year old girl was found with puncture wounds to her back.
Explosion at Fleetwood Nursing Home
March 02, 2019
Police, fire and the ambulance service are at the scene
Explosion at Fleetwood - Update
March 02, 2019
Emergency services responded to reports of an explosion at the home on Grange Road
Fleetwood Nursing Home explosion - appeal for information
March 03, 2019
Emergency services responded to reports of an explosion at the home on Grange Road yesterday afternoon
Appeal to trace missing woman
March 03, 2019
Elsie Nutter, 85, was last seen at her home address off Moor Lane at about 10.30am
Appeal after Blackburn robbery
March 05, 2019
At around 05:40 on Monday (4 March), a 33 year old man was robbed by two men while walking in an alleyway at the rear of Infirmary Street.
Appeal following Runshaw College disorder
March 05, 2019
Around 4pm yesterday (Monday, March 4) a group of young men confronted a rival group in relation to a prearranged fight.
Man missing from home
March 06, 2019
Jonathan Cudworth, 50, was last seen at his home address on St Andrews Road South, St Annes
Investigation underway after Preston stabbing
March 11, 2019
The incident in Preston comes as Lancashire Constabulary supports a week of action aimed at reducing knife crime.
UPDATE: Investigation after Preston stabbing
March 12, 2019
Detectives are continuing their investigation after a teenager was seriously injured in a knife attack in Preston at the weekend.
Robbery at Lancaster shop
March 13, 2019
We have released CCTV images of two men we would like to trace in connection with a knifepoint robbery in Lancaster.
Section 60 in place in Preston
March 13, 2019
This follows an incident on Sunday where a 14 year old boy suffered knife wounds
UPDATE: Concern for missing Amanda
March 14, 2019
Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal for Amanda Small, 44, who was missing.
She has been found safe and well this afternoon (14 March).
Man jailed for life for brutal murder
March 14, 2019
Atif Muhmood will serve at least 32 years in prison.
Man arrested after serious collision
March 18, 2019
The 38-year-old man was arrested at an address in Accrington
Appeal after man abducted and assaulted in Preston
March 18, 2019
The incident began on Walton Avenue, Penwortham, at about 10.15pm on February 28th. It is believed the 18-year-old victim was forced into the back of a silver BMW estate car at knifepoint before being driven to an industrial estate off Longridge Road.
Drug dealer jailed
March 18, 2019
32 year old Lee Anthony Gowan of Lydgate, Chorley, admitted possession with intent to supply class A controlled drugs.
Man and boy suffer serious injuries in Burnley collision
March 19, 2019
The incident occurred at around 2.45pm on Friday (March 15th) on Padiham Road at the junction with Barry Street, when a Ford Fiesta collided with a motorcycle.
Missing person search now being treated as murder
March 20, 2019
Police searching for missing Susan Waring, 45, from Darwen have arrested a man on suspicion of her murder.
Seven arrested after assault
March 20, 2019
Officers were called at about 3.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, March 19th) to Fishwick Parade, Preston, to reports of a stabbing.
UPDATE: 15 year old missing from home
March 20, 2019
The missing 15 year old boy who was last seen in Cleveleys has been found safe and well.
Public order incident in Blackburn
March 21, 2019
We were called at 16:33 hours today (21 March) to the report of an altercation between a group of people on New Chapel Street.
High Sheriff’s Young Citizen of the Year winner announced
March 22, 2019
A 21 year old from Lancaster has been named as the High Sheriff of Lancashire’s Young Citizen of the Year 2019.
Sophie Burba topped a list of more than 38 young and inspiring people from across the county who have made a real difference in their community.
UPDATE: Missing 16 year old girl found
March 24, 2019
The 16 year old girl who was missing from home in Lancaster has been found safe and well.
UPDATE: CCTV images released in Susan Waring investigation
March 25, 2019
Police investigating the disappearance of Darwen woman Susan Waring, 45, have released a CCTV image of a woman they believe could be her.
Ormskirk man jailed after driving car at his estranged wife
March 25, 2019
Mark Gibbons, 62, of Bold Lane, Ormskirk, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison after he admitted to deliberately driving a vehicle at his estranged partner in July last year.
Appeal after Leyland college disorder
March 25, 2019
Detectives investigating disorder close to a Leyland college are appealing for information to identify this man.
Around 4pm on March 4, a group of young men confronted a rival group in relation to a prearranged fight near Runshaw College.
Man jailed for manslaughter
March 25, 2019
Dylan Slater, 27, pleaded guilty to the manslaughter of Tarro Grogan
Appeal to trace man's final movements
March 26, 2019
Detectives are appealing for the public’s help in tracing a Burnley man’s final movements. Emergency services were called to an address on Florence Street at around 15:15 on Tuesday 19 March after the body of Andrew Forrest,49, had been found.
Man jailed for Accrington attack
March 26, 2019
A man has been jailed after assaulting a man with a baseball bat.
Daniel Halstead, 32, admitted wounding Paul Sanderson during an incident in Accrington in January.
Appeal after Lancaster collision
March 26, 2019
We were called at 08:50 on Monday 25 March to reports of the collision involving a Skoda Octavia and Mercedes Sprinter on Hornby Road.
A passenger in the Skoda – a 23 year old woman – was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary with serious chest and back injuries.
Missing woman found
March 26, 2019
Missing Grace Parker, 22, from West Yorkshire, has been found safe and well in Blackpool this afternoon.
Four arrested after Penwortham disorder
March 26, 2019
Four people have been arrested following a public order incident in Penwortham today (Tuesday, March 26).
Six arrested as part of investigation into Organised Criminal Gang
March 27, 2019
The men, aged between 18 and 31, were arrested in a series of dawn raids
UPDATE: Have you seen missing Courtney?
March 28, 2019
A teenager who went missing from Chorley has been found.
Courtney Ambrose was found safe and well today (Thursday, March 28) in the Chorley area.
Six charged in connection with investigation into Organised Criminal Gang
March 28, 2019
The men, aged between 18 and 32, were arrested in a series of dawn raids at address in Preston, Penwortham and Longridge yesterday
Two arrested following death of Burnley man
March 29, 2019
Two people have been arrested as part of an investigation into the death of a Burnley man.
Knives taken off Lancashire’s streets
March 29, 2019
More than 180 knives have been handed into police in Lancashire as part of a major national campaign aimed at tackling knife crime.
Operations Sceptre, which took place between March 11 and March 15, saw dozens of weapons handed into police stations across the county.
Cyclist injured in collision
March 29, 2019
The man, 69, from Rishton, was riding his Cannondale Synapse along Stonygate Lane, Ribchester
Two men stabbed in Skelmersdale
March 30, 2019
We are appealing for information after two men were stabbed in Skelmersdale today (Saturday, March 30).
Police were called around 12.45pm after two men were found with stab wounds in Southway close to the job centre.
UPDATE: Search for missing Burnley woman
March 31, 2019
A woman who went missing from Burnley has been found.
Hannah Wilkinson was found overnight in the Nelson area.
Motorist injured in Bamber Bridge collision
March 31, 2019
A man has been seriously injured following a collision in Bamber Bridge today (Sunday, March 31).
Around 2.20am today a black Mercedes C180 car was involved in a collision at the junction with Chorley Road and Renshaw Drive.
Appeal launched to find missing Darwen man
March 31, 2019
We are appealing for information about a man missing from Darwen.
Christopher Ashworth, 33, was last seen around 7.30am today (Sunday, March 31) in the Birch Hall Avenue area.
CCTV: Enquiries continue following Skelmersdale petrol station robbery
April 01, 2019
We are continuing to appeal for information following a petrol station robbery in Skelmersdale, and have now released CCTV images of a man we would like to speak to.
Preston man wanted in connection with wounding
April 01, 2019
Have you seen Michael Hickson, 35, from Preston?
A man has died following a collision
April 01, 2019
Around 2.20am on Sunday (March 31st) a black Mercedes C180 car was involved in a collision at the junction with Chorley Road and Renshaw Drive.
Two arrested as part of modern slavery investigation
April 02, 2019
Officers from Lancashire Constabulary’s Serious Crime Team, assisted by the National Crime Agency, executed a series of warrants
Further properties to be searched as part of Susan Waring murder investigation
April 02, 2019
As part of our enquiries detectives have carried out a search of a property in the Blackburn Road area of the town and will also be conducting searches at two further properties, also in the Darwen area, from today (Tuesday).
Elderly man robbed at knifepoint in Blackpool
April 02, 2019
Do you recognise the men pictured in this image? We want to speak to them following a knifepoint robbery at a Blackpool hotel.
Tribute to man who died following Bamber Bridge collision
April 02, 2019
The family of a man who died following a collision in Bamber Bridge on Sunday, have paid tribute to him.
Update following arrests in Blackpool Victoria Hospital investigation
April 04, 2019
Four people arrested in connection with allegations of mistreatment and neglect at Blackpool Victoria Hospital have been released under investigation pending further enquiries.
Appeal after Blackburn collision
April 04, 2019
A man has suffered a leg injury following a collision in Blackburn. It happened at around 12:45am today (Thursday, April 4th)
Burglary at Carnforth supermarket
April 04, 2019
We were called at 01:16 hours today (Thursday 4 April) to reports of the incident at Booths supermarket on Scotland Road in Carnforth.
CCTV: Appeal following high-value burglary in Burnley
April 05, 2019
The incident occurred sometime between 9.45am and 9.53am yesterday (Thursday) at an address on Cog Lane. A man entered the address from a gate on Plane Tree Close and conducted a search of the property before making off with several items, including watches and rings.
Boy, 17, stabbed in ‘targeted’ attack in Preston
April 07, 2019
We are appealing for information following a stabbing in Preston.
Arrest made following racially offensive Twitter message
April 08, 2019
Following a racially offensive message being sent to a Wigan Athletic footballer on Twitter, a 20-year-old man from Sheffield handed himself into Blackpool Police Station on Saturday evening (April 6th). He was subsequently arrested on suspicion of a racially aggravated public order offence and malicious communications.
Appeal after cyclist injured in Lancaster collision
April 08, 2019
It happened at around 16:45 on 6th April and involved a pedal cycle and a Jaguar F-Type on the A683 close to the junction of Caton Green Road.
The rider of the bicycle, a 12 year old girl, suffered a serious leg injury.
‘Make Yourself Heard’ campaign launched to raise awareness of silent 999 system
April 08, 2019
A national campaign to raise awareness of a system to help people alert police when in imminent danger but unable to speak, is being launched today (8th April 2019).
Pensioner sentenced for sex offences
April 08, 2019
A Chorley pensioner has been jailed for historical sex abuse offences.
Alan Ogden, of Queensway, was sentenced to 12 years and six months in prison at Preston Crown Court on Friday (April 5).
UPDATE: CCTV appeal following inappropriate touching in Fleetwood
April 09, 2019
We now have a name for the man in the CCTV image that we would like to speak to as part of our enquiries
Former youth club director jailed for sexually abusing teenage girl
April 09, 2019
Christopher Rixon, 42, of Holmfield Road, Blackpool, was sentenced today (Tuesday) at Preston Crown Court having previously been found guilty of eight counts of rape, six counts of sexual assault and two counts of inciting a girl aged 13-15 to engage in sexual activity.
Woman injured in motorway collision
April 10, 2019
We were called at around 21:40 on Tuesday 9th April to reports of a collision involving three vehicles on the entry slip road at junction 8 of the eastbound carriageway of the M65. A 79 year old woman suffered a serious injury to her chest.
Woman dies following collision in Morecambe
April 10, 2019
A woman has died following a collision on Lancaster Road in Morecambe on 10 April.
Significant improvements in child protection
April 11, 2019
The inspectorate found the force had taken significant steps to address the issues and to improve the protection of children
Trio of drug dealers jailed
April 12, 2019
Brothers Zeeshan and Adnan Khan and their cousin Hamza Khan exploited a number of vulnerable youngsters to run the drugs as part of the ‘Tigerline’ conspiracy.
Appeal for information about wanted man
April 12, 2019
We are continuing to appeal for information about a man wanted in connection with a wounding offence and an assault.
Kyle Jordan, 25, of Derwent Road, Chorley, is wanted by police after two females were assaulted at a hotel in Charnock Richard on January 29.
Skelmersdale man jailed for online sex offences
April 12, 2019
A 28-year-old man has been sentenced to more than 10 years in prison after admitting inciting children to perform sexual acts online.
Mark Hughes, of Windrows, Skelmersdale, was jailed at Preston Crown Court yesterday (Thursday, April 11).
Appeal after serious collision
April 15, 2019
Police were called at shortly before 11am after a Mercedes C220 collided with the rear of a VW Passat,
Appeal following collision in Earby
April 16, 2019
The incident occurred at around 4.05pm on Saturday (April 13th) on Salterforth Road, when a Vauxhall Astra collided with a tree and then overturned.
Appeal following collision between pedestrian and car on M65
April 16, 2019
We were called at around 10.30pm yesterday (Monday) to reports a woman had been involved in a collision with a Vauxhall Corsa on the exit slip road at junction 12 on the westbound carriageway.
Police officer seriously injured
April 16, 2019
A number of officers had forced entry to an address on Ash Grove in Darwen following a call reporting a domestic incident
Investigation after series of robberies in Blackpool
April 16, 2019
An investigation is underway following four robberies in Blackpool over a two week period.
The incidents occurred between 1st and 14th April and we are now appealing for information.
UPDATE: Man missing from Burnley
April 17, 2019
A man who went missing from Burnley has sadly died.
Petar Elenkov went missing on April 6 but sadly died on Saturday (April 13).
Man wanted after exposure
April 17, 2019
Detectives are appealing for information after an allegation of indecent exposure in Haslingden.
Police were called around 6.35pm on Friday (April 12) following reports of an incident in Blackburn Road.
Update: man charged in connection with police officer assaults
April 17, 2019
Detectives investigating an assault on police officers have charged a man.
Police appeal after football disorder
April 18, 2019
We are appealing for information following an incident of disorder after the Burnley FC vs Cardiff FC football match at Turf Moor.
Around 5pm on Saturday (April 13) an altercation between more than a dozen supporters took place close to the main entrance of the stadium in Harry Potts Way.
UPDATE: Appeal for help tracing next of kin following death of Accrington man
April 18, 2019
Following an earlier appeal, we have now traced the next of kin of a man from Accrington who died earlier this month.
Appeal following collision in Bolton-le-Sands
April 18, 2019
The incident occurred at around 3.20pm yesterday (Wednesday) on the pedestrian crossing close to the junction of Bye Pass Road and St Michael’s Lane, when a Toyota Aygo collided with a man aged in his 80s and a woman aged in her 70s.
Two people charged following fatal collision
April 18, 2019
Jackson Pickering, 18, was crossing Springfield Road in Burnley last June when he was struck by a black VW Golf near the junction with Hollingreave Road.
Three men convicted of firearms offences
April 18, 2019
Three men have today (18 April) been convicted of firearms offences following a six week trial at Preston Crown Court.
Witness appeal after girl injured in Morecambe collision
April 19, 2019
We were called at 12:25 on Thursday (18 April) to reports of a collision involving a double decker bus and a 12 year old girl.
It happened on Marine Road Central at the junction with Green Street.
FOUND: Missing teenager
April 20, 2019
The 17 year old boy missing from home in Bamber Bridge has been found safe and well.
Man arrested in connection with graffiti outside mosque
April 21, 2019
Officers investigating reports of racist graffiti outside a mosque in Preston have arrested a man.
Body found in canal
April 21, 2019
We were called shortly before 11pm on Saturday (20th April) to reports a car had been seen in the canal off Appley Lane in Appley Bridge.
Woman suffers broken wrist in Blackburn burglary
April 21, 2019
We are appealing for information following an aggravated burglary on Grasmere Avenue in Blackburn last night (20th April).
Police horse Morecambe has died
April 22, 2019
Police horse Morecambe died after becoming injured on duty in Blackpool today (22 April).
Man charged in connection with graffiti outside mosque
April 22, 2019
Officers investigating reports of racist graffiti outside a mosque in Preston have charged a man.
Car theft gang jailed
April 23, 2019
In total the gang are believed to have been responsible for 42 domestic burglaries during which 60 vehicles valued at almost half a million pounds were stolen.
Man admits hate graffiti
April 23, 2019
Police launched an investigation following three separate reports of graffiti
Witness appeal after Skelmersdale robbery
April 24, 2019
We are appealing for information following an attempt robbery in Skelmersdale.
We were called at around 9:20pm on Friday (19th April) to reports a takeaway driver had been approached by three men on Firbeck after making a delivery.
Shopkeeper bound with gaffer tape in Preston robbery
April 24, 2019
Detectives are investigating a robbery at a newsagents in Preston this morning (Wednesday, April 24th) .
Urgent missing appeal for girl, 17, from Blackburn
April 25, 2019
Have you seen missing Imaan Latif, 17?
Appeal launched after Preston shop robbery
April 26, 2019
Detectives are appealing for information after a shop was raided in Preston.
Police were called around 9.30pm on Monday (April 22) to reports of a robbery at McColls in Harewood Road.
Section 60 in place in Blackpool
April 26, 2019
A section 60 will be in place in the Talbot area of Blackpool from 7pm tonight (Friday, April 26th).
UPDATE: Further arrests made following assault in Blackpool
April 28, 2019
Nine people have now been arrested following an altercation in Blackpool which left a man with serious injuries.
UPDATE: Concern growing for girl, 16, missing from home in Preston
April 28, 2019
Following our earlier appeal, a 16-year-old who was missing from home in Preston has been found safe and well.
Scheme to protect children from domestic abuse to be launched in Lancashire today
April 29, 2019
Operation Encompass will create a partnership between Lancashire Police and the county’s schools to provide ongoing support for any child who may have witnessed or been a victim of a domestic incident.
Man suffers broken leg during assault in Penwortham
April 29, 2019
The incident occurred at around 12.10am on Sunday (April 28th), shortly after the victim had left the Papa John’s pizza shop on Liverpool Road. As he walked away he was attacked by two men.
Fire at Preston home
April 29, 2019
It happened at around 2am on April 24th, when the doorway of a ground floor flat on Avenham Road was set alight.
Van and bus collide in Blackpool
April 30, 2019
We are appealing for information following a collision in Blackpool on Saturday (April 27th).
Appeal following theft of £155k worth of watches from Lancaster jeweller
April 30, 2019
Around 40 high-value watches were stolen from the Banks Lyon shop on Church Street in Lancaster at around 9.36pm on Thursday (April 25th).
Appeal to find wanted Blackpool man
April 30, 2019
Detectives are appealing for information about a wanted man from Blackpool.
Malcolm Patterson, 56, of Kingcraig Road, is wanted by police in connection with offences including assault and threats to kill where a woman was allegedly threatened with a firearm.
Lock up to keep your belongings safe
April 30, 2019
We are reminding residents in Preston secure their property after recent incidents and a police operation which revealed a number of cars left unlocked and open to would-be thieves.
Appeal launched after man attacked
April 30, 2019
We are appealing for information after a man suffered a serious facial injury following an assault in Church.
Around 7pm on April 23 a man in his 70s was walking on Princess Street when he was approached by a man driving a red car.
Have you seen Jordan Monaghan, 27, from Blackburn?
May 01, 2019
We want to speak to him after an assault where a 19-year-old man was attacked in his Blackburn home in March. Monaghan is also suspected of breaching a non-molestation order.
Teenager convicted of killing man in Burnley
May 01, 2019
Drew Wilkinson, 18, punched the 32-year-old Slovakian in the head during an altercation
Knifepoint robbery at Morecambe shop
May 01, 2019
We are appealing for information following a knifepoint robbery at a Morecambe convenience store.
Appeal continues to find Darwen woman
May 03, 2019
Detectives investigating the disappearance of a Darwen woman are continuing to appeal for information about her ahead of her birthday.
Susan Waring, 45, went missing in January, with police confirming in March her disappearance is now a murder investigation.
UPDATE: Teenager charged in Parbold murder investigation
May 05, 2019
Detectives have tonight (Sunday, May 5) charged a youth following the murder of a teenager in Parbold.
A 17-year-old boy from Chorley has been charged with murder following the death of Alex Davies (pictured).
CCTV appeal after attempted robbery in Blackpool
May 06, 2019
Detectives investigating an attempted robbery at a Subway store in Blackpool today (Monday, May 6) are appealing for information.
Around 7.30am a man entered the store in Westcliffe Drive and demanded money from a shop assistant.
Appeal after man dies following Darwen collision
May 07, 2019
We are appealing for information after a man died following a collision in Darwen.
Around 1pm on March 4 a 71-year-old man was riding a mobility scooter on Blackburn Road when he approached the pelican crossing between Milner Road and Anchor Road.
Appeal following collision at Burnley music festival
May 07, 2019
The incident occurred at around 6pm on Sunday (May 5th) on Parker Lane at the junction of St James Street. A black off road-style motorbike was being ridden in a pedestrianised area when it collided with a man, aged in his 30s.
UPDATE: Man charged in Haslingden murder investigation
May 08, 2019
Detectives investigating the murder of Michael Dale in Haslingden have this afternoon (Wednesday, May 8th) charged a man.
Shahid Hussain, 37, of no fixed address is charged with murder and is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Thursday, May 9th)
Arrests made in major theft and burglary operation
May 08, 2019
Six people have today (Wednesday, May 8th) been arrested as part of a Lancashire Constabulary investigation into an organised criminal gang.
The gang is believed to be responsible for thefts and burglaries committed over the last year totalling more than £1million.
Pair wanted in connection with theft offences
May 08, 2019
We are appealing for information about two wanted men following a major investigation into an organised criminal gang.
Police want to trace Brian Thexton, 43 and Ronald Thexton (pictured), 35, both of Park Road, Bishop Auckland, Durham, in connection with theft and burglary offences.
UPDATE: CCTV appeal after Penwortham attack
May 09, 2019
Detectives have identified two men after a man was attacked outside a pizza takeaway in Penwortham.
UPDATE: Appeal to find missing man
May 09, 2019
A man who went missing from Colne has been found.
Trevor Wilcock, 29, had last been seen yesterday (Wednesday, May 8) in the Melling Court area.
He was found overnight in the Blackburn area.
Search for witnesses of Blackpool assault
May 09, 2019
We are appealing to trace potential witnesses of an assault on Osborne Road, Blackpool back in March.
UPDATE: Woman sought as witness in Haslingden rape investigation
May 10, 2019
Following an appeal to locate a key witness after the rapes of a boy and a teenage girl in Haslingden, a woman has come forward.
Appeal to trace Jack Slaven
May 11, 2019
We are trying to trace Jack, 26, as we need to speak to him about a robbery in Blackpool.
Man arrested on suspicion of robbery
May 12, 2019
Police issued an appeal to trace 26-year-old Jack Slaven
Man charged with robbery
May 13, 2019
Jack Slaven, 26, of Talbot Road in the town is accused of one count of robbery, one count of possession of an offensive weapon and affray.
Men jailed after Morecambe robberies
May 13, 2019
Three men have been jailed for a total of close to 40 years for their involvement in several armed robberies in Morecambe.
Dean Halliwell, 29 and Andrew Kelly, 33, both of Westminster Road, Morecambe, as well as Alan White, 41, of Euston Road, Morecambe, were sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Wednesday (May 8).
Fatal collision in Walton-le-Dale
May 14, 2019
We were called at 7:24am today (14 May) to the report of a two vehicle collision on Duddle Lane near to the junction with Severn Drive.
Arrests made in County Lines crackdown
May 14, 2019
Three people have been arrested this morning (Tuesday, May 14th) in a series of dawn raids
Gang members sentenced for drugs and money laundering offences
May 14, 2019
Five people have been jailed for a total of more than 40 years for drugs supply and money laundering offences.
Operation Jennet is a Lancashire Constabulary Serious Crime Team investigation into the large scale supply of class A drugs (cocaine), class B drugs (cannabis) and money laundering in the Fylde coast and beyond.
Man jailed for minimum 20 years following murder in Fleetwood
May 14, 2019
Stephen Derbyshire (pictured), 34, of Hawthorne Drive, Thornton, was sentenced today at Preston Crown Court after pleading guilty to murder.
The victim, Michael Hart, 31, was stabbed to death in Fleetwood in the early hours of December 9th last year.
Man suffers fractured jaw in Accrington assault
May 15, 2019
The victim, 22, was walking along Church Street with two friends at around 4am on Monday 6th May when he was assaulted.
Tribute paid to Walton-le-Dale woman
May 15, 2019
Connie Sharples, 94, from Walton-le-Dale was found with serious injuries and was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Missing Blackpool man found
May 15, 2019
Missing Patrick Gallagher, 27, from Blackpool has been found safe and well in the resort this afternoon.
Appeal after car arson in Skelmersdale
May 15, 2019
We were called at 00:04 yesterday (14 May) to reports a car had been set on fire outside a residential garage on Ormskirk Road.
Man, 21, dies following M6 collision
May 16, 2019
A man has died and a woman seriously injured following a collision on the M6 yesterday (Wednesday, May 15).
Police were called around 6.40pm to reports of a collision between a Peugeot 207 car and a petrol tanker between Junctions 27 and 28 northbound.
Constabulary improves crime recording
May 16, 2019
In a re-inspection report published today (Thursday, May 16th) the inspectors found Lancashire Constabulary has significantly improved our crime-recording arrangements and is now graded as ‘good’.
Ten charged after drugs crackdown
May 16, 2019
Officers from two forces carried out a series of dawn raids
UPDATE: Sex offender wanted by police
May 17, 2019
A wanted man who breached his sex offender notification requirements has been arrested.
Ryan Humpage, 22, absconded from a property in Lydia Street, Accrington, on May 8 and had failed to register his new address.
Humpage was arrested in Manchester today (Friday, May 17).
UPDATE: Appeal after Haslingden collision
May 17, 2019
Following an appeal earlier today about a collision in Haslingden, we have now traced the van driver we wanted to speak to.
Appeal following death of 12-year-old girl in collision
May 19, 2019
Police were called at around 4.05pm on Friday (May 17th) to reports of a serious collision involving a girl and a transit van on Bay Horse Road, Ellel. Paramedics attended but sadly the girl died from her injuries.
She has now been named as Charlotte ‘Lottie’ Edwards, from Ellel, who was a year seven pupil at Lancaster Girls' Grammar School.
Two arrested following serious assault in Blackpool
May 19, 2019
Emergency services were called at around 8.45pm today (Sunday) to the Talbot Road area, to reports a man had been seen with serious injuries.
We attended and found a man, thought to be aged in his 20s, with a slash wound to his throat.
Man charged after Waterfoot shooting
May 20, 2019
A man has been charged following a shooting in Waterfoot.
Police were called around 5.40pm on May 14 to Burnley Road East after a man in his 30s suffered a gunshot wound to his foot. He was taken to hospital for treatment and is recovering.
Motorcyclist dies in Burnley collision
May 20, 2019
We are appealing for witnesses following a collision on New Road, Burnley in which a man sadly died.
Witnesses sought as investigation continues into serious assault in Blackpool
May 20, 2019
We are continuing to appeal for information following a serious assault in Blackpool which has left a man fighting for his life.
We were called at around 8.45pm last night (Sunday) to Elizabeth Street to reports a man had been found with significant injuries.
FOUND: Woman, 49, missing from Nelson
May 21, 2019
Margaret Walsh, 49, has been found safe and well.
Appeal after Wrightington collision
May 21, 2019
We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Wrightington.
Passenger dies following M6 collision
May 21, 2019
A woman has sadly died following a collision on the M6 last week.
Arrests made in County Lines investigation
May 22, 2019
The arrests today conclude a complex investigation into an organised crime group allegedly responsible for the exploitation of adults and children using the county lines model
Appeal following football pitch encroachment in Blackpool
May 22, 2019
We have released a gallery of images of eleven people we would like to speak to following a pitch encroachment at a football match in Blackpool last month.
Family pay triute to motorcyclist who died in Burnley collision
May 22, 2019
The family of a man who died in a collision in Burnley on Sunday have paid tribute to him.
Man jailed for murder of ‘defenceless’ Preston mum
May 23, 2019
Benjamin Topping, 25, of St George’s Road, Preston has been sentenced after admitting killing young mother Rosie Darbyshire, 27, in the early hours of Thursday, February 7th.
Further charges in OCG crackdown
May 23, 2019
Police arrested five people yesterday (Wednesday, May 22nd) in a series of dawn raids as part of Operation Ullswater.
Teenager jailed for manslaughter
May 24, 2019
Drew Wilkinson, 18, was convicted of the manslaughter of Marek Krivak earlier this month
Woman seriously injured in collision
May 24, 2019
We were called at shortly before 6:25am this morning (Friday, May 24th) by the Ambulance Service
Murder investigation after sudden death of Preston man, 50
May 25, 2019
Detectives investigating the sudden death of a man in Preston have launched a murder investigation.
Blackpool attempted murder arrest in Liverpool
May 26, 2019
The 27-year-old was detained on suspicion of attempted murder this morning by colleagues at Merseyside Police at an address in the city.
Man, 65, suffers serious injuries after violent home robbery in Darwen
May 27, 2019
We are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in his Darwen home during a violent robbery.
Man charged with murder
May 28, 2019
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS), Darren Taylor, 44, of no fixed address has been charged
Investigation underway after taxi driver robbery
May 28, 2019
We are appealing for information after a taxi driver was robbed at knifepoint in Burnley.
Police were called around 12.30am yesterday (Monday, May 27) following reports of an incident in Talbot Street.
Collision in Blackburn
May 29, 2019
Police were called following the collision on Preston New Road at the junction with Beardwood
Appeal after Blackburn shop robbery
May 29, 2019
Two people have been arrested after a robbery in Blackburn today (29 May).
Man wanted after being convicted of firearms offence
May 29, 2019
Hasriat Omar Khan (pictured), 32, formerly of Moorlands View, Ramsbottom, is wanted in connection with the incident which occurred on May 7th 2017 at around 1.10am, when a firearm was discharged at an address on Beaconsfield Street, Haslingden. He was convicted in his absence last month.
Man dies in Scarisbrick collision
May 30, 2019
We are appealing for information after a man died in a collision in Scarisbrick last night.
We were called at 21:50 on 29 May to reports of a one vehicle collision on Southport Road.
Image appeal after shop thefts in Preston and Blackburn
May 30, 2019
We have released images of three people we would like to speak to in relation to several thefts which occurred in Blackburn and Preston.
Trio sentenced to 36 years in jail for firearms offences
May 31, 2019
Three men have been sentenced for a total of 36 years in prison after being found guilty of firearms offences.
Arrests made in sexual exploitation investigation
May 31, 2019
They were detained in a series of dawn raids in Blackpool
Appeal after serious assault in Blackpool
May 31, 2019
We were called at 15:15hours on Wednesday (29 May) to reports of an altercation outside the Clifton Christian Centre on Langdale Road.
Emergency services attended and found a 22 year old man lying on the ground with a head injury.
Concern for man missing from Skelmersdale
May 31, 2019
We’re growing concerned for the welfare of Chris Forshaw, 59, who is missing from home in Skelmersdale.
UPDATE: Pensioner missing from Burnley
June 02, 2019
A pensioner who went missing from Burnley has been found.
Melvyn Dillon, 79, went missing around 10.35am on May 22 from Acorn Heights Care Home in Manchester Road.
He was found earlier this morning (Sunday June 2) in the London area.
Man dies after Wharles collision
June 03, 2019
Police were called around 2.50pm yesterday (Sunday, June 2) after a Citroen Picasso car was involved in a collision with a hedgerow in Salwick Road.
The driver, from the Inskip area, is believed to have suffered a suspected cardiac arrest. He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital for treatment but sadly later died.
UPDATE: Search for missing Blackburn boys
June 04, 2019
THREE boys who were missing from Blackburn have been found safe and well
Man suffers serious injuries - appeal for information
June 05, 2019
Police were called at about 10am yesterday
Arson destroys caravan and damages car
June 05, 2019
We are appealing for information after a caravan and stolen car were damaged in a Blackburn fire.
Warning to vandals: "we are coming for you!"
June 06, 2019
Police chiefs have slammed vandals who trashed two police cars – and today warned the culprits ‘we are coming for you’
Woman charged in connection with Earby assault
June 06, 2019
Police were called at about 10am on Tuesday, June 4th to Peate SB Fruits on Water Street in Earby after the 67-year-old victim was found unconscious inside the shop.
Woman suffers serious leg injuries in Rossendale collision
June 06, 2019
We are appealing for information after a woman was seriously injured in a Rossendale collision.
UPDATE: Concern growing for missing teenager
June 07, 2019
Following our earlier appeal, a 14-year-old boy last seen in the Rufford area has now been located.
Woman poorly after dog bite - appeal for information
June 07, 2019
The woman, 55, was walking her own dog on the old railway lines in Brookfield, Preston
Man jailed for sex offence
June 07, 2019
David Aspden, 33, of Goldburn Close, was jailed at Burnley Crown Court
FOUND: Missing 8 year old girl
June 07, 2019
The 8 year old girl missing from Lancaster has been found safe and well this evening (7 June).
Woman dies following dog bite incident
June 08, 2019
A woman who had been bitten by a dog in Preston, has died.
Appeal after Lancaster collision
June 08, 2019
It happened at around 13:30 on 7 June when a Peugeot 206 travelling on Bowerham Road collided with an unknown black vehicle which was parked up on the nearside.
Man seriously injured in collision on M58
June 08, 2019
We are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a collision near Bickerstaffe.
Witness appeal: collision on Centenary Way, Burnley
June 09, 2019
The collision occurred around 17:42 hours on 8th June and involved a red Mini Cooper. The vehicle was travelling Westbound on Centenary Way, when it left the dual carriageway, colliding with a tree on the nearside before coming to rest.
Have you seen Lewis Benit?
June 09, 2019
We want to speak to the 18 year old in connection with a robbery in Blackpool.
UPDATE: Investigation into dog bite incident
June 10, 2019
Enquiries are continuing into the circumstances surrounding a dog bite incident in Preston.
A man found with serious injuries has died in hospital
June 10, 2019
Harry Morris sadly died in hospital on Friday
Appeal to trace wanted man from Skelmersdale
June 11, 2019
Michael Bullen, 43, of Wheatacre, Skelmersdale, is wanted by police in relation to an assault, theft and criminal damage which occurred in Skelmersdale on May 5th.
Murder investigation underway in Blackburn
June 11, 2019
We were called at around 12.50am on Monday (June 10th) to an address on Sussex Drive
Concern for missing Daisy
June 11, 2019
She is described as 5ft 5ins tall, of slight build, with a pale complexion and blue eyes. She was last seen wearing a pastel pink puffa jacket, a white crop top, grey leggings, white trainers and carrying a pink carry-on suitcase.
Blackburn murder enquiry: Arrests made
June 11, 2019
The men, one aged 22 from Accrington and the other aged 30 from Blackburn, have both been detained on suspicion of murder.
Urgent appeal to find missing man
June 12, 2019
The last contact with Peter Stead, 31, was at about 6.30pm yesterday
Fresh appeal to find missing Steven Durand who was last seen in Manchester
June 12, 2019
Police are making a fresh bid for information, eight months on from the last sighting of Preston man Steven Durand.
Two men charged with murder of Steven Thurston
June 12, 2019
George Preshur, 30, of Keele Walk, Blackburn and Andrew Tate, 22, of Brownbirks Road, Huncoat are due to appear at court tomorrow
Appeal after serious collision in Preston
June 13, 2019
We were called at 08:17 hours on 13 June to reports of a collision involving a Renault Megane and a pedestrian on Deepdale Road.
Have you seen wanted Brandon McDonagh, 18?
June 14, 2019
We want to speak to McDonagh – who also uses the surname Gilheaney – in relation to two assaults and the breaching of an order under S49 of the Children Act. These alleged offences relate to a 16-year-old girl
Blackburn drug dealers jailed
June 14, 2019
Saqib Khan, 33, of Audley Range, and Nabeel Chopdat, 30, of Chester Close, were sentenced at Preston Crown Court yesterday (Wednesday).
Man jailed for 7 years for sexual assault
June 14, 2019
Colin Evans, 32, of Fielding Lane, Oswaldtwistle was convicted of one count of sexual assault following a trial at Burnley Crown Court.
Runner injured in collision
June 15, 2019
The collision happened at just after 7.20pm on Thursday (June 13th)
Man dies following Bacup collision
June 17, 2019
Police were called at around 01:10am today (June 17th) following reports of a serious collision on Market Street adjacent to the Texaco service station.