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Blackpool man jailed after drugs haul found in his car

Friday, June 27, 2025

The bag contained four vacuum sealed packages of amphetamine, each package weighing around 2kg.

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Lancashire Police launch Forcer Protocol during Armed Forces Week

Wednesday, June 25, 2025

The Forcer Protocol will provide key information about veterans when there are concerns for their welfare and we need to find them.

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Three charged with murder following death of man in Blackburn

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Liam Donlin, 24, of Lynwood Avenue, Darwen, Joanne Maxwell, 43, of Lynwood Avenue, Darwen and Amie Clegg, 21, of Lynwood Avenue, Darwen have all been charged with murder. 

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Man jailed for 22 years after raping two women

Monday, June 23, 2025

Klimek, 33, of Ingleb Close, Blackburn was sentenced to 10 years for the first count, and 12 years for the second. These sentences will run consecutively, totalling to 22 years, and Klimek will be required to serve at least two thirds of that sentence.

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Nine-and-a-half years for Accrington man who twice targeted vulnerable victim

Monday, June 23, 2025

Michael Boothby targeted his victim, a man in his 60s, in February this year.

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Murder investigation underway after man dies in Blackburn

Sunday, June 22, 2025

At 3:40am today (22nd June), we received a report from the ambulance service that a man was unresponsive at an address on Peridot Close in Blackburn.

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Jail for delivery drivers who sexually assaulted teenager

Friday, June 20, 2025

Sadnam Singh and Navjot Singh drove to an address in Preston in February last year to deliver a television unit which the girl’s mum had bought on Ebay.

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24 people charged with drug supply offences after raids in Preston

Thursday, June 19, 2025

Our officers raided a number of addresses in Preston and made arrests as part of Op Warrior, with large quantities of drugs and cash seized. An arrest was also made in Manchester.

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Two jailed for arranging sale of handgun

Thursday, June 19, 2025

The plot was foiled after the criminal messaging service the pair communicated on was cracked 

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Senior doctor convicted of sexual assaults on staff

Thursday, June 19, 2025

He will be sentenced in September

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Morecambe paedophile jailed for sexually assaulting a girl when she was a young child

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

A man has been jailed after sexually assaulting a girl when she was just 3-4 years old, and again when she was 14 years old.

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Man jailed for assaulting hospital staff in cubicle where a baby was being treated

Tuesday, June 17, 2025

He was warned by staff not to go into a cubicle where an unwell 11-month-old baby was receiving care.

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Men charged with multiple offences after death of baby Preston Davey in Blackpool

Friday, June 13, 2025

Jamie Varley and John McGowan-Fazakerley are due to appear before Lancaster Magistrates Court on 13th June 2025.

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Lancashire Police Museum Volunteer Wins Volunteer of the Year

Friday, June 13, 2025

Lancashire Police Museum volunteer, Philip Walsh, won Police Support Volunteer of the Year at the annual Citizens in Policing awards ceremony last Thursday (June 5). 

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Man jailed for Preston rape

Friday, June 13, 2025

Chewe Chitalu raped a young woman on her way home from a night out in Preston. Yesterday, he was jailed for 13 years.

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Constabulary welcomes front line boost

Thursday, June 12, 2025

Lancashire Constabulary is set to benefit from an additional 53 Police Officers, as well as 30 new Police Community Support Officers and 20 Special Constables.

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Plane crash in Ahmedabad

Thursday, June 12, 2025

The UK is working with local authorities in India to urgently establish the facts and provide support to those involved.

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We have a new website coming soon…

Monday, June 9, 2025

On Monday 30th June Lancashire Police are launching their new Single Online Home website.

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Airspace restrictions in place as King visits Lancashire

Sunday, June 8, 2025

Airspace restrictions are in place to ensure a safe and enjoyable day for all.

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Man pleads guilty to causing death of baby by dangerous driving

Friday, June 6, 2025

Ashir Shahid, 20, of Windsor Road, Walton le Dale, also pleaded guilty to causing serious injury to the child’s mother when he appeared in the dock at Preston Crown Court.

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Family pay tribute to man who died following M6 collision near Lancaster

Thursday, June 5, 2025

Our officers were called at 11pm on Saturday 31st May to a report of a collision on the northbound carriageway of the M6 between junctions 33 and 34.

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Lancashire Police win Global Sustainability Award

Monday, June 2, 2025

Lancashire Police have been awarded for their sustainability efforts by being announced global winners of the Sustainability Driver category of the 2025 SS&C Blue Prism Customer Excellence Awards.

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Appeal after man dies in collision

Sunday, June 1, 2025

Our thoughts are with the man's loved ones. If you can help call 101

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Man jailed 22 years for rape and sexual assault

Friday, May 30, 2025

Daniel Robinson was jailed for 22 years at Preston Crown Court yesterday