Published by Robert L Senior Reporter A man had been charged with several offences and was remanded into custody to appear at court at a later day. Lancashire Police said, “Over the last few weeks, we have received several reports of burglaries, thefts and shopliftings at both commercial and private premises across the Burnley area,Continue reading “Suspected Burnley Burglar Remanded Into Custody”
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Knife Crime Risen By 5% In Year Ending September 2023
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter Knife crime has surged by 5% in the past year, according to the latest release from the ONS, marking a concerning rise in violence across England and Wales. According to police records, there were 48,716 incidents involving a knife or sharp instrument, compared to 46,367 the previous year. ThisContinue reading “Knife Crime Risen By 5% In Year Ending September 2023”
Man Arrested After 5 Hour Standoff Off In Blackburn
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”
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”
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”
Wanted Blackpool Sex Offender – Have You Seen Him?
A registered sex offender is being sought by Police after failing to comply with his notification requirements. Have you seen him? Blackpool Police said, “Have you seen James Boulton? Boulton, 37, is wanted in Blackpool for failing to comply with notification requirements of the sex offender’s register. He is 5ft 11, medium build, and hasContinue reading “Wanted Blackpool Sex Offender – Have You Seen Him?”
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