Our Latest News
Appeal after serious collision
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Anyone with information should contact police on 101 quoting log 1034 of November 19th.
You can also email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit on SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
Restorative Justice Week 2024
Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Restorative Justice (RJ) is about bringing victims and offenders together, after a crime has been committed.
It’s a voluntary process and is an opportunity for the offender to apologise and victims to get answers to any questions they may have.
Appeal following Serious Assault in Darwen
Tuesday, November 19, 2024
Our officers were called to Church Street, Darwen, at 11.46pm on Saturday (12th October) following reports that a number of people were involved in disorder.
Burglar who targeted student accommodation in Preston jailed
Monday, November 18, 2024
Between July and September this year, Wesley Holden stole bags, cash, games consoles and bank cards from numerous properties in the City Centre.
3500+ arrests made for anti-social behaviour since the launch of Op Centurion
Monday, November 18, 2024
Since the launch of Op Centurion in July 2023, Lancashire Constabulary has issued 826 civil actions and made 3548 arrests due to anti-social behaviour
UPDATE: Investigation ongoing into the cause of Preston fire
Friday, November 15, 2024
We are continuing to investigate the circumstances around a fire in Preston and want to update you on the latest.
Emergency services were called around 6.30pm on Tuesday to a report of a fire at a property near to the city centre in Church Street.
Two charged with murder in Blackpool
Friday, November 15, 2024
They will appear at magistrates' court this morning (Friday)
East Lancashire drug dealers jailed for nearly 90 years
Friday, November 15, 2024
Eighteen members of a gang who conspired to flood the streets of East Lancashire with crack cocaine and heroin were sentenced on Wednesday.
Eight arrested following proactive operation in Great Harwood
Friday, November 15, 2024
They all remain in custody at this time.
Man given 34 year sentence after attempting to murder man in his own home
Friday, November 15, 2024
After deeming Jacob Gill to be a dangerous offender, Judge Robert Altham, The Recorder of Preston, sentenced him to 29 years custody and a further five years on extended licence. Gill will have to serve two thirds of that sentence until he is eligible to go before the Parole Board.
Man charged with stabbing in Skelmersdale
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
We were called at 10.54pm on Saturday 9th November to a report of an assault which had happened in an alleyway near to the Buffs club on Ormskirk Road.
Shoplifters Beware! Lancashire Police’s Operation Vulture Is Cracking Down On Shoplifting
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
Since the launch of Op Vulture in March of this year, there have been over 2,100 positive outcomes for shoplifting offences, including charges, arrests and criminal behaviour orders (CBOs).
Two arrested as Blackpool murder investigation continues
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
We attended The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road in the resort on Sunday (November 10th) following a concern for welfare call.
Sadly, Kevin Price, 59, was found dead inside the address.
Preston Police and partners conduct underage knife sales tests across the city.
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
Preston Police have teamed up with Lancashire Trading Standards and young volunteers from across the area to conduct an under-age sales operation as part of Operation Sceptre – a national, intensive week of action to tackle knife crime.
Murder Investigation underway after body found in Blackpool
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
A murder inquiry is underway after the body of a man was found in Blackpool.
Man charged following discovery of cannabis farm in Preston
Monday, November 11, 2024
We have charged a man with drugs offences after a cannabis farm was discovered in Preston.
Update: Pedestrian dies following collision in Bamber Bridge
Monday, November 11, 2024
We were called to Tramway Lane at around 6.35pm on 24th October to a report of a collision between an Audi S3 and a pedestrian.
Hyndburn Police crackdown on illegal vapes and tobacco
Friday, November 8, 2024
On 30th October 2024, Hyndburn Police, working together with Trading Standards seized a large quantity of illegal goods from an empty commercial property in Oswaldtwistle.
Arrest made and machete and e-bike seized in South Ribble
Friday, November 8, 2024
We have arrested a man following on suspicion of weapons offences following a pro-active patrol in South Ribble.
Appeal after man dies in M6 collision
Thursday, November 7, 2024
Our thoughts are with all those affected. Some road closures remain in place - please check before travel
Appeal after man suffers serious injuries in Accrington assault
Thursday, November 7, 2024
They found that a man in his 50s had been assaulted by six men who were travelling in a Land Rover and a BMW X5.
Three arrested after fireworks thrown at police officers
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
Our officers attended a report of a large fire causing danger to the community on Meadow Street, Great Harwood, to support our colleagues from the fire service yesterday evening (5th November.)
Joint police operation targets illegal off-roading in Pennine Moorland
Monday, November 4, 2024
In a continued effort to tackle illegal off-road motorbikes being ridden on the Pennine Moorland surrounding Rossendale and Rochdale, Lancashire Constabulary and Greater Manchester Police carried out a joint operation on Saturday 26th October 2024.
Man jailed after sexual assault in Lancaster
Monday, November 4, 2024
He pleaded guilty and was sentenced to 14 months in prison. He also received a 10-year Sexual Harm Prevention Order (SHPO).
