News - 2023
Four sentenced for bitcoin fraud
January 16, 2023
The scam made so much money that £5,000 gift cards were handed in the street and cars were bought for people in the pub.
Museum welcomes 10,000th visitor
January 30, 2023
The Museum has gone from strength to strength since its launch in June last year,
Man charged with manslaughter
February 01, 2023
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Sean Orrell, 32, of Leigh, has today (Wednesday February 1) been charged
UPDATE: Wanted men arrested after firearms discharge in Lancaster
February 02, 2023
Earlier this week we appealed for information to find Jason Singleton, 31 and Sean Corless, 38, after gunshots were discharged close to properties in Patterdale Road and Ennerdale Close around 10.30pm on January 25.
MFH Nicola Bulley - latest update
February 03, 2023
It’s now a week since the mum of two went missing and since last Friday we have been carrying out extensive searches
Appeal after fatal collision
February 03, 2023
We are appealing for information and urging any witnesses, who have yet to speak to police, to come forward.
Appeal after pensioner robbed and assaulted
February 03, 2023
A man in his 20s was arrested nearby on suspicion of robbery. He remains in custody.
Missing Nicola Bulley - latest update
February 06, 2023
And as part of our continuing efforts, we are again appealing for anyone with dashcam or other footage to submit it to us.
Nicola Bulley update
February 09, 2023
We will not tolerate criminality, including trespass and criminal damage.
Nicola Bulley - family statement
February 16, 2023
As we approach the three-week anniversary of her going missing on Friday, 27 January, we remain committed to doing everything we can to find her.
Body retrieved from the River Wyre
February 20, 2023
No formal identification has yet been carried out, so we are unable to say whether this is Nicola Bulley at this time.
Four found guilty of murdering Mark Gibson in Blackpool
February 24, 2023
Mark, also known as Mark Lamb, was beaten and stabbed and left dying on Carshalton Road, Blackpool, in the early hours of July 11. It followed an altercation between himself and the offenders at an address on nearby Boothroyden, which then continued onto Carshalton Road.
Six arrested as Op Warrior continues
March 01, 2023
Early morning raids were carried out in Blackpool and Preston
Crimestoppers offer £20,000 to help catch Valerie Kneale killer
March 07, 2023
Independent charity Crimestoppers has today (Tuesday, March 7) announced a £20,000 reward for information which leads to the conviction of Valerie Kneale’s murderer.
Mrs Kneale, 75, from Blackpool, died on the stroke unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital on November 16, 2018.
53 arrests across Lancashire as we continue to crackdown on County Lines activity
March 09, 2023
53 people have been arrested, cash, weapons and mobile phones have been seized and suspected Class A and Class B drugs have been recovered from across Lancashire, as part of a major national operation to crack down on County Lines offenders.
Rapist jailed
March 13, 2023
While on bail he then went on to sexually assault two other teenage girls in May last year.
Man dies following assault in Blackpool
March 17, 2023
His family have been informed and our thoughts are with them at this time
UPDATE: Investigation after Fleetwood disorder
March 20, 2023
Four people have been arrested as part of our crackdown on recent disorder in Fleetwood.
Investigation into sexual assault allegations at hospital
March 21, 2023
A man has been arrested this morning in connection with our enquiries
Lancashire Police Cadets take first prize at national awards
March 23, 2023
Police Cadets from Lancashire’s Pendle unit are celebrating their success after winning the National Crime Beats Awards, at a ceremony in London on 21st March 2023.
Aya Hachem murder - further man convicted
March 29, 2023
Louis Otway was involved in organising and arranging the shooting on 17th May 2020
Appeal after Skelmersdale stabbing
April 06, 2023
The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital and his injuries have been treated. He has now been discharged.
Appeal for information following serious collision in Blackburn
April 08, 2023
A man in his 80s suffered multiple injuries in the collision, including pelvis and rib fractures.
Appeal after collision involving a cyclist in Thornton
April 08, 2023
We're appealing for information and dashcam footage after a cyclist in his 20s was involved in a road traffic collision.
Drugs gang jailed
April 12, 2023
The sentences fall as we continue to take the fight to criminals as part of #OpWarrior
Appeal after stabbing
April 14, 2023
We were called at shortly before 9am today (Friday, April 14) following reports of an assault on Shelley Road in Ashton.
Appeal to trace wanted men
April 17, 2023
We want to trace the two men and speak to them after a double stabbing in Preston last week.
Have you seen missing Joanne?
April 17, 2023
Anyone who sees her or knows where she could be should call us on 101 quoting log 0569 of April 11.
Appeal after vulnerable man burgled
April 19, 2023
We are appealing for anyone who recognises the man in the CCTV, or who has any information, to get in touch.
UPDATE: Can you help us identify a man whose body was found on Longridge Fell
April 21, 2023
Further to our earlier appeals, we have now identified the body of a man found earlier this month in woodland off Birdy Brow in Longridge Fell.
Enquiries are ongoing to identify and speak to his next of kin.
Teenager charged following stabbing in Leyland
April 26, 2023
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, a 16-year-old boy from Bootle – who cannot be named for legal reasons – has been charged with attempted murder. He has been remanded into custody to appear before Preston Magistrates Court tomorrow morning.
Man jailed for long campaign of stalking
April 26, 2023
A man has been jailed after carrying out a harassment campaign against a former business associate, which included death threats, posting her personal information online and bombarding her daily with messages.
Making our streets safer - Op Vanquish continues
April 27, 2023
This activity demonstrates our commitment to tackling the issues that matter most to our communities
Thug jailed for killing man
April 27, 2023
Michael Hannan attacked James O’Hara during a chance encounter on Gisburn Road, Barrowford
Appeal after collision in Blackpool
April 30, 2023
If you saw the collision or any of the vehicles beforehand please get in touch
Appeal after stabbing - two arrested
May 01, 2023
An investigation is underway, and we are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward
Preston stabbing - man charged
May 02, 2023
Stephen Dixon, 58, of Ribbleton Avenue, is charged with Section 18 wounding and possession of a knife. He was due to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court this morning (Tuesday)
Appeal after woman dies in collision
May 02, 2023
The driver of the Kuga, a man in his 80s, was arrested at the scene.
We are still searching for missing Joanne Neild, aged 50
May 04, 2023
Joanne, 50, was last seen at the end of March outside Tesco in Accrington.
Healthcare assistant jailed for sexual assaults
May 04, 2023
A man who sexually assaulted five women while working at a Lancashire hospital has today (Thursday, May 4) been jailed.
Hernando Puno, 52, of Onslow Road, Blackpool, was sentenced Burnley Crown Court.
Men charged following substantial drugs seizure in Blackburn
May 05, 2023
The seizure of the drugs marks one of the biggest ever in Lancashire
Blackpool pervert jailed for downloading indecent images
May 05, 2023
A convicted paedophile who downloaded thousands of indecent images of children and even travelled to Italy to holiday to meet a young family has been jailed.
Man jailed for life for murder of Aya Hachem
May 05, 2023
Lewis Otway, 42, of Clitheroe Road, Manchester, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court today (Friday, May 5th) to life with a minimum term of 32 years
Lancashire Constabulary commemorates the coronation
May 06, 2023
Chief Constable Chris Rowley pledges to support and serve the king from Lancashire.
Dangerous driver convicted after high-speed pursuit
May 09, 2023
Officers from the Rural Task Force, based in Waterfoot, requested a Toyota Auris to stop in Whitworth in the early hours of September 3 last year.
Lancashire Constabulary response to PCC review announcement
May 09, 2023
We are keen to take the opportunity to learn and we welcome the independent review that the Police and Crime Commissioner has asked the College of Policing to conduct.
Jail for rapist who assaulted woman while she was sleeping
May 09, 2023
Matthew Grant Wilkinson, 29, of Grasmere Grove, Whittle-le-Woods, was arrested later the same morning and subsequently charged with rape.
Susan Wareing murder - detective vows never to give up until her body is found
May 09, 2023
Alan Edwards, 48, of Blackburn Road, Darwen was convicted of Susan’s murder following a trial at Preston Crown Court
Can you help? Missing Joanne could be anywhere in the country
May 10, 2023
Joanne Neild (pictured), 50, has been missing from home since the end of March and she could now be anywhere in the country.
Lancashire Constabulary publishes Annual Report
May 11, 2023
Preventing and fighting crime, keeping our communities safe and putting victims at the heart of everything we do are the commitments made today by Lancashire Constabulary’s Deputy Chief Constable.
Footage and witness appeal after serious collision in Rossendale
May 12, 2023
Our officers were called to the Stoneholme Industrial Estate, Stoneholme Road, Crawshawbooth, at 12.25am today (May 12) following reports a Renault Clio had collided with a trailer, before deflecting into a building.
Man dies after collision
May 14, 2023
We were called around 9.20pm on May 6 to a report of a collision involving three cars in Blackburn Road, close to the Old Mother Redcap pub in Hyndburn.
Witness appeal after fatal collision in Edenfield
May 14, 2023
A man has sadly died following a collision in Edenfield.
We were called around 6.55pm yesterday (Saturday, May 13) to a report of a collision on Blackburn Road.
Further arrests and charges in Nelson disorder investigation
May 15, 2023
We have now made 11 arrests in relation to this ongoing investigation and I want to make it clear that this disruptive activity will continue.
UPDATE: Body found in search for missing man
May 16, 2023
Officers searching for a missing Padiham man have sadly found a body.
The body of man has been located in a wooded area off Grove Lane, Padiham, around 1pm today (May 16).
Renewed appeal in the search for Daniel Hives
May 16, 2023
It is now over five months since Daniel Hives went missing in Lancaster and we continue to appeal for information in our search for him.
Tackling Knife Crime – Lancashire Violence Reduction Network support national campaign Operation Sceptre
May 16, 2023
This week the Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN) is supporting Operation Sceptre, a national week of police action targeting knife crime.
UPDATE: Two charged following thefts from ATMs
May 16, 2023
Two men have now been charged following thefts from cash machines in Chorley and Preston.
Our IT team have won a global award!
May 17, 2023
The team established a process which has already saved the force over £1.6m through cost avoidance.
Seven people in custody following death of Tony Johnson in Blackpool
May 17, 2023
This morning (Wednesday, May 17th) warrants were carried out at four addresses in the Fylde area and four addresses in the Burnley area.
Blackpool Sea Rescue
May 18, 2023
Last week, four officers from Blackpool showed incredible bravery when they saved a woman’s life. Here's their story.
Appeal following disorder in Nelson
May 18, 2023
At 10.45pm we were made aware of cars driving at speed in Manchester Road towards Brierfield. At 11.10pm we received a report of a number of males fighting with weapons in the Lidl carpark in Nelson. A BMW X5 with extensive damage was found abandoned at the scene. At 11.43pm we received a report of males fighting with weapons in Westmoreland Street, heading towards Lomeshaye Road.
Fresh appeal for missing Joanne Neild
May 19, 2023
Joanne, 50, has been missing from home since the end of March.
Nationwide prostitution gang jailed followed East Exploitation Team investigation
May 19, 2023
A number of women have been safeguarded.
Six men and two boys found guilty of their roles in violent disorder
May 19, 2023
We were called to Hermitage Road, Rishton, near to the old paper mill, at 9pm on August 6, 2021, following reports the victim – who was 17 at the time – had been chased and attacked by a large group of youths. Our enquiries found that weapons used included machetes, knives and an axe. And that the youngest offenders were just 14 at the time the offence was committed.
Men arrested and weapons seized following Blackburn disorder
May 22, 2023
The arrests relate to an incident at 4.59pm on March 24 in Lincoln Road where a silver Volkswagen Passat was deliberately driven into. The Passat and its driver were attacked by a group of men with weapons.
Woman jailed for manslaughter
May 23, 2023
She appeared at Preston Crown Court on Monday (May 22) where she was jailed for three years.
Can you help us identify these men?
May 23, 2023
We’d like to speak to them as part of our investigation into a burglary at a premises on Junction 7 Business Park in Clayton le Moors, which occurred at around 5.30pm on April 10th.
Update in the search for Shannon Canning
May 23, 2023
Although formal identification has yet to take place, we believe the body of a woman recovered from the River Lune is that of missing Shannon Canning
Two more arrests made following death of Tony Johnson in Blackpool
May 23, 2023
This takes the total number of people arrested as part of this investigation to nine.
Have you seen these vehicles?
May 24, 2023
We are appealing for information and in particular want to trace these three vehicles following a high-value burglary at a premises in Darwen.
Special operation targets online abusers
May 24, 2023
The operation – codenamed Operation Symphony – ran last week and was aimed at taking action against individuals identified as being involved in child abuse online.
Preston man jailed for cash point robbery
May 24, 2023
Phillip Williams approached his victim – a 65-year-old man - from behind and knocked him to the ground.
Motorist jailed for causing death of pedestrian in Darwen
May 25, 2023
Kristian Rawcliffe, 26, was behind the wheel of his friend’s modified Renault Clio when it collided with victim Sion Chaisty at speed on Pole Lane, Darwen, at around 6pm on June 26, 2021.
Op Vanquish: Dangerous drivers targeted across Lancashire to make our roads safer
May 25, 2023
Lancashire Police are focused on tackling the issues which are of concern to our communities.
Can you help us identify these men following a Darwen burglary?
May 25, 2023
We want to speak to them as part of our enquiries into a high-value burglary in Darwen.
Police vehicle collision in Lancaster
May 26, 2023
We can confirm that this has been referred to the IOPC for an independent investigation.
Over 1,000 knives recovered in Lancashire after knife crime operation
May 26, 2023
1,105 knives have been recovered throughout Lancashire as part of Operation Sceptre, a national knife crime week of action.
Lancaster collision update
May 26, 2023
You will be aware that yesterday evening a young child was involved in a collision with a police vehicle in Lancaster and our thoughts and prayers are with this little boy and with his family.
Man charged following murder in Chorley
May 27, 2023
We were called at around 2.30am yesterday (Friday, May 26th) to an address on Congress Street, to reports of a sudden death. Officers attended and sadly found the body of a woman, who we can now name as Fiona Robinson, aged 37.
Appeal following collision in Larbreck
May 30, 2023
The incident occurred on Sunday (May 28th) at around 4.40pm on Garstang Road, between Great Eccleston and Windy Harbour, when a Kawasaki motorbike and a BMW X3 car collided.
Action to be taken against reckless motorists who ignored matrix signs
May 30, 2023
The consequences of their actions will be delivered in the post in the next few weeks.
Appeal following burglary at address in Blackpool
June 01, 2023
We would like to speak to her as part of our investigation following a burglary at an address in Blackpool.
Man who assaulted pregnant woman jailed
June 01, 2023
Curtis Bamsey appeared at Preston Crown Court last month where he was sentenced to six years in custody. An indefinite restraining order was also put in place.
Op Warrior continues
June 02, 2023
All of them are with charged with conspiracy to supply cocaine between 31/01/22 and 01/01/23. They appeared at court last week.
Man found guilty of attempting to murder toddler in Blackpool
June 02, 2023
Lewis Prince will be sentenced at Preston Crown Court on August 4.