Author Archives: G2K Incident Watch

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11:50hrs Two individuals from Fleetwood have been arrested following the execution of a drug warrant on Friday, April 25th, 2025. Officers from the Fleetwood Neighbourhood team, supported by the Specialist Operations unit, conducted the warrant at a residential address in the town. DuringContinue reading “Fleetwood Drug Bust: Two Arrested in Class A Supply Investigation”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11:45hrs A 69-year-old man has been sentenced to six years in prison after being found guilty of engaging in a sexual act with a 19-year-old man with a mental disorder that impeded his ability to choose. The incident occurred in the sauna atContinue reading “Beast Jailed for Sex Act on Vulnerable Teenager at Hyndburn Leisure Centre Sauna”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 30th April 2025 Two individuals have been charged in connection with the tragic collision in Bamber Bridge last September that resulted in the death of a newborn baby boy and left his mother with serious injuries. The incident occurred on Station Road, near the intersection with LongbrookContinue reading “Two Charged in Bamber Bridge Collision That Killed Baby Boy”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11:35hrs A man who drove his car along Blackpool promenade’s tram tracks while drunk, seriously injuring a woman, has been jailed. Stephen Walkinshaw, 44, of Danebridge Place, Congleton, Cheshire, was sentenced last week to three years in prison and will be banned fromContinue reading “Drink-Driver Jailed After Mowing Down Pedestrian on Blackpool Tram Tracks”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11:30hrs A 17-year-old boy is in hospital with life-threatening injuries after a stabbing in Hemlington overnight. Police were called to Phoenix Park at approximately 12:40 am this morning (Wednesday, April 30th) following reports of the teenager suffering from multiple knife wounds. In connectionContinue reading “Teenager Fighting for Life After Early Hours Park Stabbing; Two Arrested for Attempted Murder”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 30th April 2025 at 11:20hrs A man has been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of nine years for a serious assault that left his victim with life-changing injuries. Shannon Meaney, 34, of no fixed address, received his sentence at Manchester Crown Court todayContinue reading “Man Jailed for Life for Vicious Assault in Salford Left Victim with Life-Changing Injuries”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 30th April 2025 at 11:05hrs Police in Preston are appealing for information following reports of a man seen carrying a “sword-type weapon” in the Ribbleton Avenue area yesterday evening. The incident, which occurred around 7:14 pm on Tuesday, April 29th, prompted a significant police response, including theContinue reading “Man With Sword Prompts Police Helicopter Search In Ribbleton”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 30th April 2025 at 11:00hrs The community is in mourning following the tragic death of 29-year-old Thomas Pritchard from Thornton, who died in a collision on Ballam Road in Lytham St Annes last week. Mr. Pritchard was pronounced dead at the scene of the incident, which occurredContinue reading “Community Mourns Young Man Killed in St Annes Collision”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 13:35hrs Police in Preston are appealing for the public’s help in tracing the family and friends of a man who was sadly found dead at his home in Ashton-on-Ribble last week. Officers were called to an address on Wellington Street at approximately 4:30Continue reading “Police Appeal to Trace Family and Friends of Preston Man Found Deceased”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 29th April 2025 at 13:30hrs Counter Terrorism Policing North East (CTPNE) has confirmed that the 38-year-old man arrested following a serious incident on Otley Road in Headingley, Leeds, , has died. In an updated statement released today, CTPNE identified the deceased man as Owen Lawrence from Headingley,Continue reading “Headingley Incident: Suspect Dies as Counter Terrorism Police Continue Investigation”