News - January
CCTV released in fail to stop investigation
January 02, 2020
Officers have released CCTV footage as part of their investigation into a fail to stop collision in St Annes in December.
Man jailed for serious injury collision
January 06, 2020
Ian Watson’s Ford Fiesta lost control on a bend and was on the wrong side of the road when it collided with a Vauxhall Corsa travelling in the opposite direction.
UPDATE: Appeal following assault on homeless man
January 08, 2020
Further to our earlier appeal about an assault on a homeless man in Blackburn on 5 January, a second arrest has now been made.
Investigation into school incident continues
January 10, 2020
Fortunately, the injuries were only minor
Motorcyclist injured in Burnley collision
January 11, 2020
We were called at 9:10pm to reports of a collision involving a Peugeot 308 car and a motorcycle on Colne Road near to the junction of Bright Street.
UPDATE: Attempted robbery in Colne
January 14, 2020
Detectives have arrested a man as part of a robbery investigation in Colne.
Appeal following collision in Tarleton
January 14, 2020
We are appealing for witnesses following a collision in Tarleton.
It happened at around 2:30pm on Friday (10 January) on Bank Bridge and involved a Renault Kangoo and a Ford Transit.
Witnesses sought following Blackpool stabbing
January 14, 2020
We are trying to trace witnesses who saw a man on Hornby Road in Blackpool following the stabbing of a woman in Blackpool.
Appeal after report man was seen entering the sea
January 14, 2020
We are appealing for help in locating a potential witness following reports a man was seen to enter the sea in Blackpool.
We were called at around 11:30pm on Saturday (11 January) by a concerned member of the public who saw a man enter the sea close to the St Chad’s Road area of Blackpool.
Warning over 'ecstasy' tablets
January 14, 2020
A small number of people have become ill after taking the tablets
Crackdown on OCGs continues
January 15, 2020
And the police are warning that they will not tolerate this criminality and are asking for the public’s help.
Concern for missing man
January 16, 2020
He is described as white male, approx 6'2", medium build, with short light brown hair.
Appeal after collision
January 17, 2020
An 80-year-old male pedestrian was struck by a vehicle and suffered serious leg injuries.
Murder inquiry underway after stabbing - man arrested
January 19, 2020
Sadly a man was pronounced dead at the scene.
Murder inquiry continues
January 20, 2020
We are appealing for any witnesses or anyone who may have information to get in touch.
Two charged in Accrington murder investigation
January 21, 2020
Joseph Hindle, 45, of Woodside Road, Accrington is due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court this morning (Friday, January 24th) charged with the robbery and the murder of Mark Fisher, 33.
Wanted prison absconder
January 23, 2020
Daniel Milburn, 35, formerly of Gloucestershire, is wanted for absconding from HMP Kirkham yesterday (22 January).
Appeal for witnesses after Walton-le-Dale aggravated burglary
January 24, 2020
Around 7.40pm on January 15, a woman in her 30s was at home in Hennel Lane when she saw three masked men close to a car parked outside. She challenged the group, who then entered her property carrying bats.
Drugs gang jailed
January 24, 2020
Four men have been sentenced to a total of more than 15 years in prison today (Friday, January 24) for supplying Class A drugs in Preston.
UPDATE: Assault on Cleaver Street, Burnley
January 26, 2020
A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Burnley on Friday night.
Investigation underway following three serious incidents in Preston
January 26, 2020
An investigation is underway following three serious incidents in Preston this afternoon (Sunday 26 January).
UPDATE: Appeal launched after Fleetwood shop robbery
January 27, 2020
Detectives investigating a knifepoint shop robbery in Fleetwood have released CCTV images of a man they want to identify.
UPDATE: Woman charged in Alison McBlaine murder investigation
January 27, 2020
Karis Poynton, 27, of Whalley Road, Clayton-le-Moors, has also been charged with the attempted murder of a 26-year-old man. She is due to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court tomorrow (Tuesday).
Have you seen Connor Troy McKevitt, 25, from Liverpool?
January 27, 2020
We are appealing for help to trace a prisoner who absconded from HMP Kirkham on Sunday 26th January.
UPDATE: Boy arrested while section 60 remains in place in Fulwood
January 27, 2020
We were called at around 4.55pm today (Monday, January 27th) to reports the man had been seen on Blackpool Road, before making off in the direction of Plungington Road.
UPDATE: Concern for missing Aaron
January 28, 2020
Further to our earlier appeal, Aaron Mohammed was found earlier today (Tuesday, January 28) in the Burnley area.
Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals to find him.
Couple attacked in own home
January 28, 2020
Police were called to the address on Marlborough Road in Accrington
Elderly people targeted in bogus official burglaries
January 28, 2020
We are appealing for information following eight incidents in Preston and South Ribble where men posing as bogus officials have got into the homes of elderly people and stole money.
Witness appeal after Carnforth collision
January 29, 2020
We are appealing for witnesses after a driver hit a tree at Pine Lake Resort, Carnforth.
Wanted Lancaster man
January 29, 2020
Police want to speak to 35 year old Sean Corless from Lancaster in connection with alleged offences of kidnap and threats to kill relating to an incident on 20th January.
Appeal following stabbings in Morecambe
January 30, 2020
We are appealing for information following a street disturbance in Morecambe in which four men received stab wounds.
We were called at around 3:20am today (Thursday 30 January) to reports of the incident on Queen Street.
We believe the incident could be linked to a previous altercation at PopWorld shortly before 3am.
Man charged after stabbing
January 31, 2020
We were called at around 3:20am today (Thursday 30 January) to reports of the incident on Queen Street.
Appeal to trace missing man
February 03, 2020
Shaun, 48, was last seen at Mariner's Way in Preston this morning