Author Archives: G2K Incident Watch

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 15:15hrs Three individuals are in custody following a proactive stop and search by the Hyndburn Task Force, resulting in the seizure of suspected Class A drugs. On Wednesday, March 12th, officers patrolling the Springhill area of Accrington observed a vehicle behaving suspiciously. AContinue reading “Three Arrested in Accrington Drug Bust Following Suspicious Vehicle Stop”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 15:00hrs Police and paramedics descended on a residential street this morning to reports of a disturbance in Blackpool. Two Police cars and a Police van alongside a North West Ambulance could be seen outside an address on Kincraig Place shortly before 11:30am. EmergencyContinue reading “No arrests made following Blackpool Disturbance call”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 13:45hrs A man and woman are in custody in East Yorkshire following an alleged attempted kidnap in Bolton. Greater Manchester Police alerted Humberside Police to the incident, which occurred at approximately 11:20 pm on Thursday, March 13th. Greater Manchester Police contacted Humberside PoliceContinue reading “Man and Woman Arrested in East Yorkshire After Alleged Bolton Kidnap Attempt”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 13:30hrs Preston residents have been reassured following a brutal, unprovoked attack on a 63-year-old dog walker, identified locally as Mr. Carlisle, who was walking his dog on Langden Drive on  Wednesday morning. The incident, which occurred near two schools and a medical center,Continue reading “Councillors and Police Offer Reassurance to Shocked Ribbleton Community After Attack”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 12:55hrs A coordinated multi-agency operation on Plungington Road has resulted in the seizure of approximately £2,000 worth of illicit tobacco and vapes, alongside multiple arrests for various offences. Officers from Preston’s Neighbourhood Policing Team and Preston Task Force joined forces with Lancashire TradingContinue reading “Multi-Agency Raid in Plungington Nets £2,000 in Illegal Cigarettes and Vapes”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 12:00hrs Longridge residents are reeling after a brazen ram-raid burglary early this morning saw a JCB digger used to smash into a shopfront on Berry Lane, resulting in the theft of a cash machine. Lancashire Police were called to the scene shortly beforeContinue reading “Police Investigate After JCB  Used In Longridge Co-Op Ram-Raid”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 12:00hrs Longridge residents are reeling after a brazen ram-raid burglary early this morning saw a JCB digger used to smash into a shopfront on Berry Lane, resulting in the theft of a cash machine. Lancashire Police were called to the scene shortly beforeContinue reading “Police Investigate After JCB  Used In Longridge Co-Op Ram-Raid”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 11:25hrs A Colne resident was subjected to a terrifying ordeal on Valentine’s Day, as a knife-wielding intruder invaded his home, leaving him injured and traumatized. Lancashire Police are now urgently seeking the public’s assistance to identify the man responsible for this violent aggravatedContinue reading “Knife-Wielding Burglar Targets Colne Resident Stealing Items Including Air Rifle”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 11:15hrs A prolific burglar who targeted multiple homes in Preston city centre has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison. John Stoddard, 53, of Ryde Street, Hull, admitted to a string of burglaries that saw him steal approximately £20,000 worthContinue reading “Burglar Jailed for Over Six Years After Preston City Centre Spree”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th March 2025, at 07:50hrs Commuters faced significant delays on the M6 northbound this morning due to a collision forced the closure of three lanes between Junction 30 (M61) and Junction 31 (A59 Preston New Road, Samlesbury). The incident, which occurred earlier today, resulted in lanes one,Continue reading “Crash Causes Major Delays on M6 Northbound Near Preston”