Police in Hyndburn have been busy keeping the communities safe by sharing details of their work carried out in Huncoat last week. Hyndburn Police said, “On Wednesday 25th April 2024, your local neighbourhood policing team conducted a Day of Action in the Huncoat area. The objective was to work with partner agencies in order toContinue reading “Day Of Action In Hyndburn Sees Almost £10k Of Illegal Tobacco & Vapes Seized”
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Blackpool Man Arrested In Live Sting Filmed By Online Paedophile Hunters
A suspected predator from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of grooming children online after being apprehended in a live sting by Online Paedophile hunting group C.I.M Midlands. The sting that took place earlier today (Sunday 28th April) shows footage of the group approaching the suspect at his home address in the resort where its allegedContinue reading “Blackpool Man Arrested In Live Sting Filmed By Online Paedophile Hunters”
Lancashire Fire Service Warn Against Risks Of Drying Tea Towels
Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service share images online illustrating the risks that drying tea towels have when placed into a tumble dryer. Lancashire Fire & Rescue said in a social media post, ” Did you know that cotton tea towels and cloths which have contaminated with some types of cooking oils and massage oils mayContinue reading “Lancashire Fire Service Warn Against Risks Of Drying Tea Towels”
Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway
We speak with a lorry Driver who shared footage online of dangerous drivers he has encountered whilst working as a lorry driver on some of the busiest North West motorways. We asked Lorry driver Stephen Gill who works for a company based in Preston what it’s like to be a lorry driver driving on the Uk’sContinue reading “Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway”
Further Breakthroughs In Kersal Wetlands Murder Investigation
Police make further developments in the murder investigation into the discovery of human remains in kersal Wetlands earlier this month. GMP said, “Across the weekend, overnight and into today (Sunday 28 April 2024), our detectives and specialist officers have continued to pursue all available lines of enquiry in relation to our investigation following the discoveryContinue reading “Further Breakthroughs In Kersal Wetlands Murder Investigation”
Late Night Blackpool Skinny Dippers Spark Emergency Rescue Response
A couple of late night swimmers sparked an multi agency emergency response after being seen in the sea near Blackpool North Pier. A spokesperson for RNLI said, “Our RNLI Blackpool volunteers were called out at 9.16pm at to concern for safety of a two persons in the sea near to North Pier. D class lifeboatContinue reading “Late Night Blackpool Skinny Dippers Spark Emergency Rescue Response”
Town Forced Into Lockdown After Member Of Public Hands In WW2 Grenade Detonator
A member of the public who handed in a grenade detonator to police officers in Darwen sparked an emergency response that forced the town into lockdown. The discovery happened yesterday afternoon in Darwen town centre close to the Market Square which was hosting its crafty vintage fare at shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday 27th April.Continue reading “Town Forced Into Lockdown After Member Of Public Hands In WW2 Grenade Detonator”
Uk’s First Stalking Prevention Order Issued Against Child In Greater Manchester
Police have secured what is thought to be the Uk’s first Stalking Prevention Order against a child in Greater Manchester. GMP said, “One of our tenacious PCSOs in Heywood has successfully secured what is thought to be the first full Stalking Prevention Order (SPO) against a child in the UK. A SPO is a civilContinue reading “Uk’s First Stalking Prevention Order Issued Against Child In Greater Manchester”
Urgent Appeal For Man Who Absconded From Secure Unit During Visit To Preston
Lancashire Police said, “Have you seen this man? We are looking for Shaun Paul Smith after he absconded during a visit to Preston from a secure unit yesterday (Thursday, April 25) Smith (03/04/1964), aka Aemon Martin, was last seen near the toilets on the ground floor of Fishergate shopping centre at about 1pm. He isContinue reading “Urgent Appeal For Man Who Absconded From Secure Unit During Visit To Preston”
Body Found In Search For Missing Burnley Man
Police searching for a missing Burnley man have sadly announced his body has been found at a property in the town. Lancashire Police said, “We’ve got some sad news to bring you. We were called at 4.04pm yesterday to a premises on Arch Street, Burnley, to a report of a sudden death. Officers attended andContinue reading “Body Found In Search For Missing Burnley Man”