G2K Incident Watch

East Lancs drug dealers won’t be seen on the streets for a while as they’ve been locked up

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 11:20hrs They’ve both been jailed by a judge at Preston Crown Court Two men from East Lancashire have been handed custodial sentences after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “TheContinue reading “East Lancs drug dealers won’t be seen on the streets for a while as they’ve been locked up”

Multi-Vehicle crash outside Preston Moor Park

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter Thursday, 13th February 2025, at 08:05hrs The collision caused traffic disruption in the area for a short time whilst recovery took place Garstang Road came to a standstill on Wednesday morning following a crash involving multiple vehicles. Emergency services were called to the incident that took place close toContinue reading “Multi-Vehicle crash outside Preston Moor Park”

Offences identified after more than 20 youths rampage through Salford shopping centre

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 13th February 2025, at 08:00hrs The youths caused damage assaulted people and stole from stores during the rampage on Monday 27th January An investigation launched into disorder at a Salford shopping centre has identified multiple criminal offences say GMP. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester PoliceContinue reading “Offences identified after more than 20 youths rampage through Salford shopping centre”

So-called breeders read rights didn’t have to be told twice during illegal parrot raid

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 19:45hrs 25 illegal parrots were seized during the warrants and placed into the care of the RSPCA Officers in GMPs Bury district set up the operation due to the illegal selling of African grey parrots. The parrots are an endangered species and aContinue reading “So-called breeders read rights didn’t have to be told twice during illegal parrot raid”

Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to women at fairhaven Lake

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 18:55hrs He remains in custody awaiting questioning confirm Lancashire Police A man has been arrested following a report of indecent exposure in Lytham. Officers attended the Fairhaven lake and detained the suspect. In an update released today, Lancashire Police said: “Earlier today weContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to women at fairhaven Lake”

Car exits M65 slip road and lands on centre of roundabout in Darwen

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 14:30hrs Emergency services rushed to the scene on Wednesday afternoon Tailbacks we’re caused as a result of the collision, which is thought to have involved one vehicle coming off the M65 at Junction 4 for Darwen Services near Lower Darwen at around 12pmContinue reading “Car exits M65 slip road and lands on centre of roundabout in Darwen”

Preston double decker bus bursts into flames on Blackpool Road

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 17:30hrs Firefighters spent almost an hour tackling the blaze on Wednesday morning A double-decker bus burst into flames during the morning rush hour, sparking an emergency service response and congestion in the area. The incident happened around 9am close to Deepdale Retail Park.Continue reading “Preston double decker bus bursts into flames on Blackpool Road”

Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 16:55hrs The charge comes as part of an investigation by Counter Terrorism Policing North West A man from Nelson arrested yesterday on suspicion of terrorism offences has been charged confirm Greater Manchester Police. In an update posted today, Greater Manchester Police said: “MuhammadContinue reading “Nelson man charged with six terrorism offences”

19 arrests as operation Merlin targets wanted criminals across Cumbria

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 16:20hrs The four day operation took place last week Operation Merlin officers have targeted those who believe they are above the law in the latest week-long operation aimed at wanted individuals across Cumbria. Last week’s four-day operation (Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri) resulted inContinue reading “19 arrests as operation Merlin targets wanted criminals across Cumbria”

Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 15:15hrs He has now been sentenced to 14 weeks in the slammer after pleading guilty to the charges A shoplifter from Leyland is starting a prison sentence after pleading guilty to stealing a joint of meat and protein bars from local shops. InContinue reading “Leyland man who eyed up joint of meat and protein bars in shops before stealing them jailed”