News - September

Woman missing from home
September 06, 2019
The 67-year-old has been found safe. Thanks to everyone who shared our appeal.

Murder investigation in Blackpool: tribute from Marlene's family
September 06, 2019
The family of Marlene McCabe have paid tribute to her.

Man charged in Lancaster murder investigation
September 06, 2019
Connor Reece, 24, of no fixed address, has tonight been charged with murder. He has been remanded to appear before Preston Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning (7 September).

Blackpool murder investigation: man charged
September 07, 2019
A man has been charged by detectives with the murder of Marlene McCabe.

Two men seriously hurt in Burnley collision
September 07, 2019
We were called at 00:05 hours on Saturday, 7 September, to reports of the incident on Colne Road, Burnley.

Witness appeal following fatal collision in Samlesbury
September 08, 2019
A 65 year old pedestrian was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.

Appeal after serious collision on M55
September 09, 2019
We were called at 03:35 hours on Sunday 8th September to reports a Vauxhall Mokka had collided with the central reservation, before colliding with a tree between junctions 1 and 3.

Pensioner robbed in Preston
September 09, 2019
The 82-year-old victim was walking to her car on Sulby Drive, Preston at about 11am on Thursday, August 29th

Fourth arrest in Aughton armed robbery investigation
September 13, 2019
Detectives are continuing their appeal for information as a fourth person is arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Aughton.

Witnesses sought following fail to stop collision in St Annes
September 16, 2019
We were called at 21:05 hours on Sunday (15 September) to reports a pedestrian had been seriously injured on St Annes Road West.

Week of action to tackle knife crime - Op Sceptre
September 16, 2019
Lancashire Constabulary is committed to protecting the community from the potentially devastating consequences of knife crime

Man injured in Skelmersdale street assault
September 17, 2019
happened at around 9pm on Saturday 7 September, when a man in his 40s was assaulted as he walked along Flaxton.

Boy sentenced for role in violent disorder
September 17, 2019
A youth has been sentenced to six years detention in a Young Offenders' Institution for his role in an incident of violent disorder which resulted in the death of a Blackburn dad.

Offensive video - statement
September 18, 2019
As soon as this video came to our attention we launched an investigation

UPDATE: Sex offender wanted by police
September 20, 2019
Further to our earlier appeal, Hassan Ali was arrested earlier today (September 20) in the Blackburn area.

Appeal following disturbance at Skelmersdale pub
September 24, 2019
We are appealing for information following an altercation in the Elmridge Arms Public House (The Tanner) in Skelmersdale on the afternoon of Sunday 15th September 2019.

Detectives investigate ATM attack
September 25, 2019
The incident happened at about 1am on Tuesday morning (Sept 24th)

Knife crime week of action - results
September 26, 2019
Lancashire Constabulary is committed to protecting the community from the potentially devastating consequences of knife crime

UPDATE: Teenager missing from home in Preston
September 26, 2019
A 15 year old boy missing from the Preston area has been found safe.

Attempted murder investigation underway
September 26, 2019
At this time officers believe the attack was a targeted one.

UPDATE: Absconder wanted by police
September 27, 2019
We are appealing for information about a wanted prison absconder who is believed to be in the Blackpool area.
Hughie Scanlon absconded from HMP Kirkham yesterday (Thursday, September 26).

Duo jailed following collison which led to the death of a teenager
September 27, 2019
A woman and a man have today (27 September) been jailed following the death of teenager Jackson Pickering.

Search continues for prison absconder
September 28, 2019
Scanlon absconded from HMP Kirkham on Thursday

UPDATE: Man wanted in connection with rape
September 30, 2019
Further to our earlier appeals, Francis Doherty, 66, wanted in connection with a rape investigation in Accrington, has been arrested.

Prison absconder arrested
September 30, 2019
He has now been charged with absconding from lawful custody

Pair Recognised for Bravery
October 01, 2019
PC Mark Fletcher, 40, a response officer based in Rossendale and Leanne Collopy 25, have been named as recipients of The Queen’s Commendation for Bravery Medal.

Re-appeal to trace wanted absconder
October 02, 2019
We are re-appealing for information about the 25 year old who is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham on 4 August.

UPDATE: Appeal launched to find wanted prisoner
October 17, 2019
A man who absconded from prison has been arrested.
Lewis Aspinwall, 24, formerly of Marmion Road, Aigburth, Liverpool, absconded from HMP Kirkham on September 10.
Aspinwall was arrested in the Merseyside area on Sunday (October 13).