2025
2025
Man jailed for assaulting a woman in Blackpool
Friday, April 25, 2025
Derek Foxcroft, also known as Derek Moreland, assaulted his victim while they were drinking with friends at a flat in George Street, in November last year.
Loving tributes paid to 18-year-old who died in a collision in Morecambe
Friday, April 25, 2025
Leo Mountain died after the collision on the A623 Bay Gateway between Mellishaw Lane and Northgate on Sunday 20th April, shortly after 3am.
Appeal after man dies in collision
Thursday, April 24, 2025
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died. We are appealing for witnesses to contact us
Family pay tribute to the 'most funny, loving, generous' boy who died in M6 collision
Thursday, April 24, 2025
"There truly is no one like our Ryan, such a beautiful soul and so far from typical."
Blackburn man who drugged and sexually assaulted schoolgirl jailed for 17 years
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
Gregg Riley took naked photographs of his 15-year-old victim while she lay dipping in and out of consciousness in his Blackburn home.
Appeal after teenager dies in collision
Sunday, April 20, 2025
If you can help please contact us. Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who died
Lancashire Police target nuisance riders illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes and e-scooters
Thursday, April 17, 2025
People illegally riding off-road motorbikes, e-bikes, e-scooters and electric assisted pedal cycles in the county, is an issue which Lancashire Police is tackling hard.
Man jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a child
Thursday, April 17, 2025
Shelim Ahmed appeared in the dock at Burnley Crown Court this morning where he was jailed for 34 months.
Man jailed for raping woman in Darwen
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Imran Ayyaz has been jailed for seven years.
Tribute paid to man who died following Chorley collision
Wednesday, April 16, 2025
Scott Ashton, 52, sadly died after the Kawasaki ZX 600 he was riding, travelling north from the town centre on Park Road lost control on a right-hand bend, close to the entrance with Astley Park.
Motorcyclist dies after collision
Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this time. Anyone with information should contact us on 101
Update in search for missing Brian Fletcher in the Tockholes area
Monday, April 14, 2025
We have carried out extensive searches for Brian since he was reported missing, the search covering approximately 36 square kilometres of moorland, woodland, watercourses and reservoirs.
Appeal for information after man stabbed in Accrington
Sunday, April 13, 2025
The injured person – a man in his 20’s – was found to have suffered multiple stab wounds and was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Man jailed after more than a decade of sexual abuse
Friday, April 11, 2025
Richard Krakowski was jailed for nine years and three months yesterday.
Man found guilty of sexual offences against children in Rawtenstall
Thursday, April 10, 2025
Joseph Turner will be sentenced at Burnley Crown Court on 6th June.
Night-time safety a priority say Police
Monday, April 7, 2025
"Our message to offenders is clear: We will not tolerate incidents of harassment, intimidation or predatory behaviour."
Project Servator launched in Lancashire
Monday, April 7, 2025
Project Servator aims to disrupt the planning terrorists and other criminals need to do to be successful, while simultaneously reassuring the public, as part of a coordinated programme of operational activity.
Woman sadly dies following collision in Lathom
Friday, April 4, 2025
Our thoughts first and foremost are with the driver’s loved ones at this extremely difficult time. They are being supported by specially trained officers.
Man pleads guilty to death by dangerous driving after fatal Nelson collision
Friday, April 4, 2025
Abubakar Mahmood, 20, of Farrer Street, Nelson today pleaded guilty to causing death by dangerous driving, causing death whilst disqualified from driving and causing death without insurance at Preston Sessions house.
Man jailed for life for murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham
Friday, April 4, 2025
The man in the custody image is 39-year-old Leigh Smith. He has today (Monday 7th April) been jailed for life for murdering Keith Thompson in Heysham.
Lancashire Police seize 51 off road vehicles in crack down on anti-social behaviour
Friday, April 4, 2025
51 off road vehicles seized following a multi-departmental operation across the county last weekend as part of Op Centurion.
Crimestoppers offer reward to solve the mystery of tragic death of baby boy 13 years ago
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
The baby boy was found in Spen Brook, off Carr Lane in Kirkham, on 1st October 2011
Prison sentence for Preston man found with cocaine and crack cocaine
Wednesday, April 2, 2025
When the car was searched, quantities of crack cocaine, cocaine and cannabis were found. The crack cocaine had a purity of 90%.
