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2024

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Man charged after fatal Nelson collision

Monday, December 23, 2024

A man has been charged after a woman died following a collision in Nelson.

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7 year old wins £150 for books for their school

Friday, December 20, 2024

1274 children entered this years competition and two were selected as winners who received £150 book vouchers for their school. One design was chosen as the Chief Constable's christmas card and the other was chosen as the Police and Crime Commissioner's christmas card.

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Heartbreaking tribute paid to mum who died following Nelson collision

Tuesday, December 17, 2024

The daughters of the woman who sadly died following a collision in Nelson have paid a heartbreaking tribute to ‘the most awesomest mum’.

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Man jailed after high-value burglary in Burscough

Monday, December 16, 2024

A man has been jailed for 40 months following a burglary.

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Woman dies and five arrested following collision in Nelson

Monday, December 16, 2024

A woman has died after a collision in Nelson, and we’re asking for your help.

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Heartbreaking tribute after fatal collision

Monday, December 16, 2024

Our thoughts remain with Max's loved ones. If you have information please call us.

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Drink driver jailed for causing collision

Friday, December 13, 2024

The collision resulted in a motorcyclist losing his leg

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Family pay tribute to a “true force of nature” who sadly died in collision on Sunday

Tuesday, December 10, 2024

Family have today paid tribute to a “true force of nature” who sadly died in a collision in Preston on Sunday.

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Man jailed after raping teenager in Burnley

Monday, December 9, 2024

At Burnley Crown court, he pleaded guilty and was today given a 19-year sentence, comprising of 11 years in custody, and eight years on extended license.

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Appeal after man dies during Storm Darragh

Saturday, December 7, 2024

Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones

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Investigation underway after death of woman

Friday, December 6, 2024

Our thoughts are with Susan's family. Anyone with information should call us on 101

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Chief Constable welcomes HMICFRS report

Thursday, December 5, 2024

The report is published today

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Lancashire and Merseyside Police Join Forces to Crack Down on Drink and Drug Driving

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

By collaborating both hope it will send a clear message to drivers: nowhere is safe when it comes to driving under the influence.

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Man wanted in connection with Ormskirk murder detained in Greece

Tuesday, December 3, 2024

Over the last 16 months we have been asking for your help locating 21-year-old Thomas Dures who we wanted to speak to as part of our ongoing investigation into the murder of Matthew Daulby in Ormskirk.

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3,000+ organised crime suspects arrested since launch of Op Warrior, and we’re going after more.

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Lancashire’s relentless pursuit of criminals has resulted in 3,067 arrests, along with seizures of 52,070 cannabis plants, 1019KG of class A and class B drugs and over £5M of cash in the two years since its launch. 

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Investigation underway after man dies following Rossendale assault

Tuesday, November 26, 2024

We received a report of a serious assault at Waterfoot Social Club on Ashworth Street, Rossendale, at 11:51pm on Saturday, 23rd November.

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Family tribute after fatal collision

Monday, November 25, 2024

Our thoughts remain with her loved ones. If you have information, please contact 101, quoting log 1176 of 24th October 2024, or email SCIU@lancashire.police.uk

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Seven arrested as part of £350,000 prescription drugs theft probe

Monday, November 25, 2024

Our officers executed search warrants in Nelson, Barnoldswick and Blackburn this morning (25th November) and seized mobile phones, a quantity of Class B and Class C drugs, cash and designer items.

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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

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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.

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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

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Two charged with murder in Blackpool

Friday, November 15, 2024

They will appear at magistrates' court this morning (Friday)

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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).

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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.