News - December 2019
Man given life sentence for brutal killing
December 02, 2019
Shaun Sanders struck Leanne Unsworth multiple times about the head with a hammer,
Watches stolen in Poulton aggravated burglary
December 03, 2019
It was reported that two offenders have forced entry to an address on Garstang Road West. Once inside, they have assaulted the victim, a man in his 70s. Fortunately he wasn’t injured.
They then stole a number of expensive watches, including a Rolex, Corum and Omega.
Former teacher jailed for abuse
December 04, 2019
His five victims were all girls and the abuse spanned three decades between the 1970s and 1990s.
Appeal following aggravated burglary in Chorley
December 04, 2019
We were called at around 23:20 hours on Friday 22 November to reports of the incident on Buckshaw Hall Close, Astley Village.
A man has seen two men in his garden attempting to gain access to his property
Man arrested after robbery and assault
December 04, 2019
A man aged 28 and from Liverpool was arrested a short time later on suspicion Robbery, Criminal damage and Assault . He remains in custody.
Second arrest in fatal collision investigation
December 05, 2019
A second man has been arrested as part of an investigation into the deaths of two men following a collision in Burscough.
Man convicted of multiple sexual offences
December 06, 2019
Joseph McCann (08.02.85), from Aylesbury, was convicted of 37 offences relating to 11 victims aged between 11 and 71.
Appeal after assault
December 06, 2019
The victim, 37, had filled up his car at the Texaco garage on Garstang Road in Preston
Appeal after assault
December 06, 2019
The victim, 37, had filled up his car at the Texaco garage on Garstang Road in Preston
Appeal after man found with injuries
December 09, 2019
Police were called around 12.20am after a man was taken to Royal Lancaster Infirmary
Four charges in regional illegal immigration investigation
December 11, 2019
Four people have now each been charged with conspiracy to produce cannabis, four counts of assisting in unlawful immigration, and possession of a false identification document with improper intention.
Impact of road tragedies highlighted in new exhibition
December 11, 2019
Lancashire Road Safety Partnership and Lancashire Constabulary are highlighting the impact of lives lost on the county’s roads in a new exhibition which will tour the county.
UPDATE: Appeal to trace wanted sex offender
December 13, 2019
Further to our earlier appeal, wanted sex offender Lee Cottam was arrested last night (Thursday, December 12) in the Blackburn area.
Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal for information.
Man convicted of murder
December 16, 2019
Andrew Tate, 22, of Brownbirks Road, Huncoat, was found guilty after a week-long trial
Ninth man arrested in connection with Skelmersdale murder investigation
December 17, 2019
A 25 year old man from Liverpool was arrested yesterday (16 December) on suspicion of wounding, arson with intent to endanger life and murder. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.
The investigation relates to the death of Robert Beattie, 48, who was found with serious burns at his home on Waverley on September 26th this year.
Fourth person charged in connection with Blackburn murder investigation
December 17, 2019
A fourth person has been charged today (Tuesday, December 17th) as part of the investigation into the murder of Blackburn mum Alison McBlain.
Gang sentenced for kidnap plot
December 19, 2019
The gang launched an elaborate plan to snatch Hassan Akhtar in revenge after he stole cash from the crime gang’s kingpin
Men sentenced for murder
December 19, 2019
A Home Office post mortem examination showed he died from significant head injuries.
Appeal after street robbery in Appley Bridge
December 19, 2019
We are appealing for information following a robbery in Appley Bridge.
It was reported that a man had completed a takeaway delivery on Finch Lane when he was threatened by two men.
Man charged following shooting
December 20, 2019
Thomas Anderson, 21, of no fixed address, has been charged with Attempted Murder X3 and Possession of a firearm
Man jailed for child sex offences
December 20, 2019
Colin Mooney, 31, arranged online to carry out the sickening abuse but was arrested
Appeal: man found with head injuries in Burnley
December 20, 2019
We were called at 9:45am today (Friday 20 December) to reports a man in his 30s has been found unresponsive at the corner of Grain Street and Queensberry Street.
Detectives are trying to establish how the man came to be injured.
Longridge man, 70, dies following bus fall
December 22, 2019
We are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man died following a fall on a bus in Longridge.
Body found in search for missing man
December 24, 2019
Jason Goldrick, 50, of Park Road, went missing from Blackpool Victoria Hospital