Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 17:48hrs Officers acting on new information uncovered human remains buried at the side of the A19 in Thirsk Officers searching for the body of murder victim Rania Alayed have discovered human remains in Thirsk. In June 2014, Rania’s husband Ahmed Al-Khatib, from Gorton,Continue reading “Human remains found in search for woman murdered by husband almost a decade ago”
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Man admits to plying girl 14 with alcohol before engaging in sexual activity
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 17:20hrs He will be sentenced in April Following an investigation into historic sex offences against a teenager by Lancashire Police a man from Rochdale has admitted to engaging in sexual activity with the teen when appearing at Burnley Crown Court. In an updateContinue reading “Man admits to plying girl 14 with alcohol before engaging in sexual activity”
17-year-old male arrested following theft of goods worth around £20k from stores across Lancashire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 17:15hrs Lancashire Police received reports from various stores of theft over the last month A 17-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of theft from stores across Lancashire thought o be estimated at around £20,000 over the last month. In an update postedContinue reading “17-year-old male arrested following theft of goods worth around £20k from stores across Lancashire”
Security guard fighting for life after horror stabbing in Preston City Centre
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 16:40hrs A man has been arrested and remains in custody following the incident Emergency services rushed to the scene shortly before 1pm on Wednesday afternoon, close to the B & M Bargains Store in Carlisle Street. On arrival, they found a man withContinue reading “Security guard fighting for life after horror stabbing in Preston City Centre”
Three fire engines dispatched to domestic property fire in Barnoldswick
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 08:55hrs The fire involved the ground floor of a domestic property Emergency services rushed to the fire on Tuesday night in East Lancashire. The fire happened on Queen Street shortly before 10:30pm. Three fire engines from Barnoldswick, Earby, and Colne were dispatched toContinue reading “Three fire engines dispatched to domestic property fire in Barnoldswick”
Van fire in Hesketh Bank spread to attached garage of domestic property
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 26th February 2025, at 08:45hrs Firefighters spent over an hour extinguishing the fire Emergency services rushed to the scene of a fire involving a van that had spread to an attached garage at a domestic property on Tuesday. The fire happened on Poppyfields shortly before 1pm. FirefightersContinue reading “Van fire in Hesketh Bank spread to attached garage of domestic property”
Gang members who chased teen armed with machetes and guns jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 19:30hrs “Serious youth violence linked to urban street gangs remains a priority issue” Four Leeds gang members who shot at a rival as they chased him through the streets have been sentenced today following an investigation by specialist detectives who target serious youthContinue reading “Gang members who chased teen armed with machetes and guns jailed”
Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death of woman in Staffordshire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 19:00hrs The 53-year-old remains in custody following his arrest this morning A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a woman died in Stonnall, near Lichfield. In a statement released today, Staffordshire Police said: “We were called at 7.50am this morningContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of murder following death of woman in Staffordshire”
Arrests made and electric bikes along with cannabis seized following stabbing of boy 15
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 19:00hrs “We understand the worry that news of a 15-year-old being stabbed will bring to the community, and we have deployed additional high visibility patrols in the area” Police investigating the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Crosby on Monday night have madeContinue reading “Arrests made and electric bikes along with cannabis seized following stabbing of boy 15”
Burnley man found with £100,000 worth of drugs following stop jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 25th February 2025, at 17:20hrs The impact illegal drugs have on communities cannot be underestimated say Cheshire Police A man from Burnley has been jailed and up to £100,000 worth of class B drugs seized after he was stopped by officers in Cheshire for driving while usingContinue reading “Burnley man found with £100,000 worth of drugs following stop jailed”