Dog Rescued After Becoming Trapped In Rawtenstall River

A dog became trapped in the river shortly after 8am on Saturday morning. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service was called out after a dog had become trapped in a river in Rawtenstall. Fire engines from Rawtenstall, Nelson and Darwen were dispatched to the incident to help rescue the dog. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service usedContinue reading “Dog Rescued After Becoming Trapped In Rawtenstall River”

Three Women And Two Teenage Girls Arrested Following Shop Thefts Worth 4k In Blackburn

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 31st August 2024, at 11:00hrs The car that originally failed to stop had cloned number plates and wasn’t insured. Three women and two teenage girls have been arrested following a report of theft from a store in Blackburn. The theft happened at Boots on the Townsmoor RetailContinue reading “Three Women And Two Teenage Girls Arrested Following Shop Thefts Worth 4k In Blackburn”

Family Pay Tribute To Loving Grandfather As Two Charged With Murder

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 31st August 2024, at 11:00hrs Two men have been charged with Jame’s murder and have been remanded to appear at Manchester  Crown Court on Monday. The family of a man who died following an attack in Wythenshawe have paid tribute to him. James Thorne, 52, died inContinue reading “Family Pay Tribute To Loving Grandfather As Two Charged With Murder”

Violent Man Sentenced To 27 Years For Attempted Murder Following Stabbing

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 31st August 2024, at 10:30hrs This was a terrifying and horrific assault which could have cost the victim his life, say GMP. A man has been sentenced to 27 years in prison after being found guilty of attempted murder following a trial at Manchester Crown Court. InContinue reading “Violent Man Sentenced To 27 Years For Attempted Murder Following Stabbing”

M6 Partially Reopened After Overturned Lorry Causes Traffic Chaos And Injures Seven

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 31st August 2024, at 10:20hrs Seven people recieved injuries that police confirm are not believed to be life-threatening. The M6 motorway between Junction 27 and Junction 28 was completely closed in both directions yesterday afternoon after a collision involving a lorry travelling northbound overturned. The collision happenedContinue reading “M6 Partially Reopened After Overturned Lorry Causes Traffic Chaos And Injures Seven”

Blackburn Man Dragged Victim From Pub Smoking Area To Dark Car Park Before Sexually Assaulting Her

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 30th August 2024, at 14:20hrs Ali Dragged his victim into a dark carpark before sexually assaulting her and stealing her mobile phone. A man from Blackburn who subjected his victim to a sexual assault before stealing her mobile phone has been jailed. In a statement released afterContinue reading “Blackburn Man Dragged Victim From Pub Smoking Area To Dark Car Park Before Sexually Assaulting Her”

Violent Thug Kicked Woman In Stomach And Pulled Her Hair In Sustained Attack

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 30th August 2024, at 13:20hrs No one should ever feel alone in such circumstances and in making contact with us you are doing the right thing,” say GMP A man who subjected a woman to a sustained violent assault has been sent to prison following an hearingContinue reading “Violent Thug Kicked Woman In Stomach And Pulled Her Hair In Sustained Attack”

Prolific Burglar Who Targeted The Vulnerable Jailed For Six Years

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 30th August 2024, at 12:15hrs Eastham targeted an 88-year-old widow stealing her handbag containing photos of her late husband and cash during one burglary. A prolific burglar who targeted vulnerable members of the community during a spate of burglaries has been jailed after pleading guilty at anContinue reading “Prolific Burglar Who Targeted The Vulnerable Jailed For Six Years”

Woman 41, Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Following Death Of Child In South Wales

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 30th August 2024, at 11:50hrs Detectives confirm an arrest of a woman has been made and that they are not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident. Detectives have launched a murder investigation following the suspicious death of a child in South Wales. Officers confirmContinue reading “Woman 41, Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder Following Death Of Child In South Wales”

Police Appeal After Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Assault In Lancaster

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 30th August 2024, at 11:40hrs A man in his 50s was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. Lancashire Police are appealing for information after a man in his 50s was rushed to hospital in a serious condition after suffering a cardiacContinue reading “Police Appeal After Man Suffers Cardiac Arrest During Assault In Lancaster”