A man has been arrested after a standoff with Armed Police Officers in Blackburn. The incident took place at a property on Bolton Road in the town shortly before 9pm on Tuesday, 30th April. The road was sealed off by officers at B&Q with the scene stretching around 200 yards up Bolton Road, the carContinue reading “Man Arrested After 5 Hour Standoff Off In Blackburn”
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Man Taken To Hospital In Early Morning Preston Stabbing
Police were called to the incident this morning, Birkdale Drive was sealed off whilst investigations were carried out. Lancashire Police said, “You may have seen some police activity in the Ashford Road and Birkdale Drive areas this morning and we wanted to let you know what had happened. We were called at shortly after 6amContinue reading “Man Taken To Hospital In Early Morning Preston Stabbing”
Witness Appeal After Fatal Grimsargh Collision
Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash resulted in a man sadly losing his life. Police were called to Preston Road in Grimsargh last night Tuesday 30th of April following reports of a road traffic collision, North West Air Ambulance was also in attendance alongside North West Ambulance Service and Lancashire Fire & RescueContinue reading “Witness Appeal After Fatal Grimsargh Collision”
Driver Issued With Ticket For Driving Into Police Checkpoint Cones
Police in Preston carried out a checkpoint after community raised concerns regarding speeding in the area, one driver collided with the cones set out by police while conducting their activities. Lancashire Police said, “Following community concerns regarding speeding on Watery Lane in Preston, officers carried out a speeding check site yesterday afternoon (Monday 29th April,Continue reading “Driver Issued With Ticket For Driving Into Police Checkpoint Cones”
Preston Road In Grimsargh Closed Due To Crash
A road in Grimsargh has been closed due to a road traffic collision, motorists are advised to find alternative routes, a large emergency service response are at the scene along with the Air Ambulance. Lancashire Police said, “We are currently at the scene of a road closure on Preston Road, Grimsargh. The road is closedContinue reading “Preston Road In Grimsargh Closed Due To Crash”
Stalker Who Murdered Ex Partner In Greater Manchester Jailed For Life
A callous killer who stalked his ex partner before inflicting a murderous attack on her in front of her young children has been jailed for Life. GMP said, “Obert Moyo (28/02/1978) of Pennington Road, Bolton has today (Tuesday 30 April 2024) been sentenced to life in prison with a minimum term of 27 years forContinue reading “Stalker Who Murdered Ex Partner In Greater Manchester Jailed For Life”
New Special Constables Train Up Ready To Fight Crime On Lancashire Streets
Special Constables joining Lancashire Constabulary have been training up ready to hit the streets of Lancashire and fight crime. Lancashire Police said, “This weekend our new intake of specials were busy learning various restraint techniques as part of their personal safety training. Quite a few will have had sore wrists today following the handcuffing practice.Continue reading “New Special Constables Train Up Ready To Fight Crime On Lancashire Streets”
Candle Lit Baths: Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service Warn Of Risks
Whether the other half is feeling romantic or you just want to relax in a nice hot candle lit bath after a long day at the office, the dangers of using candles have been highlighted by the local fire and rescue service which warn people of the dangers of having candles around the bathtub. LancashireContinue reading “Candle Lit Baths: Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service Warn Of Risks”
Man Found In Possession Of £39k Worth Of Drugs On The M6 Charged
The driver of a Seat Leon has been charged after his vehicle was stopped on the M6 near Lancaster following the discovery of a quantity of drugs worth around £39,000 on board his car. Lancashire Police said, “We have charged a man after the seizure of cocaine with a street value of more than £39,000.Continue reading “Man Found In Possession Of £39k Worth Of Drugs On The M6 Charged”
Man Jailed For Blackburn Street Attack
A man who launched a vicious attack on a man in Blackburn has been sent to prison. Lancashire Police said, “This is Terrence Kenny who has been jailed for a street attack in Blackburn. He attacked his victim – a man in his late 40s – near to the Salvation Army in Heaton Street, onContinue reading “Man Jailed For Blackburn Street Attack”