January
January
Lancashire Police are supporting a national Firearms Amnesty
Monday, February 3, 2025
We are supporting a national four-week Firearms Amnesty for Turkish manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) which are now illegal to possess following testing by the NCA.
Man charged with assault after Colne caravan death
Friday, January 31, 2025
Our officers were called to Oakfield Lodge, Birchenlee Lane, Colne, at 7.12pm on Tuesday (January 28th), and found a man unresponsive.
Man jailed for three attempted house burglaries in Chorley
Friday, January 31, 2025
The houses were in the same area of Chorley, with May being one of two men who tried the door handle of one of the addresses and tried to burn a door lock at two of the others.
Police and Schools forge new partnership to keep kids safe
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Police purchase access to Pol-Ed, an innovative education scheme designed to educate young people and prevent harm.
Police officers and staff celebrated at the annual Lancashire Constabulary Problem Solving Awards
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Lancashire Constabulary recently held its 6th annual Chief Constable’s Problem Solving Awards to showcase and celebrate some of the best examples of innovative ways of tackling crime across the county.
Burnley fan banned after racially abusing Blackburn Rovers player
Thursday, January 30, 2025
During the 1-1 draw at Turf Moor, Neil Jeffrey, 61, was heard to shout a racist slur towards Blackburn Rovers striker Makhtar Gueye who had just been given a red card.
Man dies after Catterall collision
Thursday, January 30, 2025
The cyclist, a man in his 30s very sadly died in hospital yesterday morning.
Investigation underway after death of man in Colne
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 1255 of 28th January 2025 or independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Man jailed after attacking woman with metal bar in Blackburn
Tuesday, January 28, 2025
Kevin Gallagher has been jailed for five and a half years.
Investigation launched after man's death
Monday, January 27, 2025
Our thoughts are with the loved ones of the man who sadly died.
Seven members of Preston cocaine supply gang jailed
Monday, January 27, 2025
Lancashire Police’s Serious and Organised Crime Unit launched a covert operation into the gang between April 2022 and March 2023.
Appeal after serious collision
Saturday, January 25, 2025
Anyone who can help should contact us on 101 quoting log 1485 of January 24th or you can email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
New average speed cameras on A6
Friday, January 24, 2025
A new set of average speed cameras will go live from next week on the A6 as part of our continuing work to reduce casualties on our roads.
Appeal after man dies following Chorley collision
Monday, January 20, 2025
Our officers were called to the junction of Pall Mall and Coventry Street at 8.07am on Monday (13th January) following reports of a collision between a MAN (truck) van and a Suzuki 98CC motorcycle.
Tribute to woman who died following collision
Monday, January 20, 2025
Our thoughts are with her loved ones. Anyone with information can contact us on 101 quoting log 1032 of 14th January, or by emailing SCIU@lancashire.police.uk
Woman charged with murder after family pay tribute to "kind hearted" mum
Friday, January 17, 2025
Janet Connor, 52, of Walmsley Close, Church, was yesterday charged with Zoe’s murder. Connor has been remanded to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court this morning.
Lancashire Police welcome 43 new officers to the force
Friday, January 17, 2025
The new recruits will now be heading out across the county to begin their careers serving and protecting the people of Lancashire.
Investigation launched after man's death
Friday, January 17, 2025
Our thoughts are with his loved ones. Anyone with information should contact us on 101
Murder investigation launched in Church
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Our officers were called to a ground floor flat in Walmsley Close at 12.25pm on Tuesday (14th January 2025) following a concern for welfare call,
Man jailed for six years and six months for assaulting and coercive controlling Kiena Dawes
Thursday, January 16, 2025
Ryan Wellings was jailed for six years and six months for coercive controlling and assaulting Kiena Dawes.
Man found dead in Rivington identified
Tuesday, January 14, 2025
A man found dead in Rivington has been identified after a year-long investigation.
Man dies following M6 collision
Monday, January 13, 2025
A man has died following the collision, and we’re appealing for any information or footage that could assist our enquiries.
Ryan Wellings found guilty of coercive and controlling behaviour and assault
Monday, January 13, 2025
Ryan Wellings was found guilty of domestically abusing 23-year-old Kiena Dawes following a six-week trial at Preston Crown Court.
More Than 300 Impaired Drivers Arrested This December
Wednesday, January 8, 2025
As part of Operation Limit Lancashire Police have arrested 331 people for drink or drug driving related offences in December 2024, worryingly 24% more than last year.
