Independent Office For Police Conduct To Investigate Police Van Crash

Lancashire Police have referred themselves to the IOPC who will now investigate after a police vehicle collided with a Hyundai Tucson in Blackpool last night, Saturday 30th March. In a statement published to the IOPC website today says,  “We are carrying out an independent investigation into the involvement of Lancashire Police prior to a roadContinue reading “Independent Office For Police Conduct To Investigate Police Van Crash”

Family Pay Tribute To Young Pendle Farmer

The family of a teenager who died after his vehicle came off the carriageway in Worsthorne have paid a loving tribute to him. Lancashire Police said, “Our officers were called to Extwistle Road at 12.41am yesterday (30th March) following reports a Polaris Ranger Farmbike had left the carriageway and crashed in a field. No otherContinue reading “Family Pay Tribute To Young Pendle Farmer”

Shocking Footage Of Blackburn Hit and Run emerges

Footage of a car that failed to stop after colliding with a  Blackburn pedestrian has emerged online. In the shocking footage you can see the grey BMW 318d pulling out of a side street and immediately striking the man who is in his nineties whilst crossing the road with his shopping bags, the man wasContinue reading “Shocking Footage Of Blackburn Hit and Run emerges”

Significant Police Presence After Reports Of Firearm Discharge

Police appeal after teen seen in Morecambe Street with firearm. Lancashire Police said, “You may be aware of a significant police presence in Morecambe town centre and we just wanted to let you know why we were there. We were called to Victoria Street at 8.15pm yesterday following reports a firearm had been discharged. OurContinue reading “Significant Police Presence After Reports Of Firearm Discharge”

Witness Appeal – Police Seek Two Women In Assault Investigation.

Police in Fleetwood are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted yesterday, Saturday 30th March in the town. Two women who may of witnessed the assault are urged to come forward. Lancashire Police said, “We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious assault in Fleetwood. We were called at around 10:20am yesterdayContinue reading “Witness Appeal – Police Seek Two Women In Assault Investigation.”

Concerns For Missing Man Who Could Be In Lancaster

Police are appealing for help to locate a man missing from Cumbria who is thought to have travelled to Lancaster. Cumbria Police said, “Have you seen missing 39-year-old Robert Litke? We are concerned for the welfare of missing Robert who was last seen at 10:35am yesterday (March 30) on Homewood Road, Hensingham, Whitehaven. Robert isContinue reading “Concerns For Missing Man Who Could Be In Lancaster”

Car Impaled Onto Fence After Police Van Crash In Blackpool

Lancashire Police were in attendance at a road traffic collision in Blackpool last night, Saturday 30th March,  motorists were advised to avoid the area. Lancashire Police said, “We have a road closure in place on Park Road Blackpool with the junction of Condor Grove due to an RTC”. The road is expected to be closedContinue reading “Car Impaled Onto Fence After Police Van Crash In Blackpool”

16-Year-Old Boy Dies In Farmbike Accident

A 16-year old boy has died after a vehicle he was driving left the carriageway and crashed in a field. Police were called to Extwistle Road today at 12.41am to reports a Polaris Ranger Farmbike had left the carriageway and crashed in a field, sadly the driver a 16-year-old boy did not survive his injuries,Continue reading “16-Year-Old Boy Dies In Farmbike Accident”

Police Appeal After Pedestrian Struck In Hit And Run

A pensioner has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck by a car in Blackburn. The collision happened in the Audley Range area of the town around 1.50pm yesterday Friday 29th March when a BMW 318d struck a man in his  90s at the junction with Lambeth Street. Lancashire Police said, “WeContinue reading “Police Appeal After Pedestrian Struck In Hit And Run”

Preston Burglar Sent Down For More Than 8 Years

Dale Thomason, 29, was sentenced at Preston Crown Court to eight years and four months. The offences were committed over a three-day period in August last year. On 19th August, Thomason broke into a house on Brixton Road, stealing an iPhone, a watch, a pair of Louis Vuitton trainers and a safe which contained jewellery.Continue reading “Preston Burglar Sent Down For More Than 8 Years”