#update Motorway Now Reopened after earlier reports of a concern for welfare which has now been resolved. Police have closed a section of the M65 between Burnley and Colne due to a police incident. Please be advised the M65 is closed from Junction 11 on the Westbound carriageway and Junction 8 on the Eastbound carriagewayContinue reading “M65 Closure Due To Police Incident”
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Garstang Road Crash Forces Closure
#update Road Now Reopened. Police have closed a section of Garstang Road due to a road traffic accident. Lancashire Police said, “We are currently at the scene of a Road Traffic Collision on Garstang Road. We have a full road closure in place from the junction of Wall Lane and Raikes Road. Please avoid theContinue reading “Garstang Road Crash Forces Closure”
Witness Appeal: A Pedestrian A Man In His 30s Was Left Hospitalised
Police appeal for witnesses after a pedestrian was left with serious injuries in a collision on the M6 on Sunday 21st April. Lancashire Police said, “We are appealing for witnesses and footage after a collision on the M6 last weekend. Our officers were called at 5.04am on Sunday 21st April, to the southbound carriageway ofContinue reading “Witness Appeal: A Pedestrian A Man In His 30s Was Left Hospitalised”
11-Year-Old Boy And Two 14-Year-Old Boys Were Arrested
Police have arrested three young boys after reports of vehicle interference in Poulton-le-fylde. Lancashire Police said, “At 01:26 this morning we received a call reporting a car was being interfered with on Longhouse Lane in Poulton Le Fylde, with suspects inside the car, attempting to steal or steal from the car. The suspects made offContinue reading “11-Year-Old Boy And Two 14-Year-Old Boys Were Arrested”
Blackburn Church Targeted By Burglars
Police are appealing for witnesses after a burgalry at church in Blackburn. Lancashire Police said, “We have received a report of a burglary at St Joseph’s Church on Audley Range, Blackburn. We believe that this has happened between 24/04/24 at 3pm and 25/04/24 at 8am. We are appealing for information from anyone who may haveContinue reading “Blackburn Church Targeted By Burglars”
Man Jailed After Damaging Police Vehicles In Clitheroe
A man has been sent to prison after he went on a rampage outside clitheroe police station in the early hours of Tuesday 23rd April causing damage to 4 police vehicles by slashing their tyres. Lancashire Police said, “Today at Blackburn Magistrates a 49 year old male from Blackburn has been sentenced to 6 monthsContinue reading “Man Jailed After Damaging Police Vehicles In Clitheroe”
Cannabis Farm Found After Drugs Warrant Executed In Coppull
Police recieved intelligence from members of the public after a strong smell of cannabis coming from a property in Coppull. Lancashire Police said, “This morning on Bentham Street in Coppull Chorley Neighbourhood Police and Task Force carried out a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act following some reported smells of cannabis in the area.Continue reading “Cannabis Farm Found After Drugs Warrant Executed In Coppull”
Witness Appeal After Man in His 40’s Knocked Off Bicycle In Blackpool
Police appeal for anyone who may of witnesses the collision to get in touch. Layton Road was closed whilst investigations were carried out after the cyclist was left seriously injured, emergency services including an air ambulance were dispatched to the scene yesterday afternoon, (Tuesday 23rd April). Lancashire Police said, “We’re appealing for information after aContinue reading “Witness Appeal After Man in His 40’s Knocked Off Bicycle In Blackpool”
Woman Dies After Falling From Motorway Bridge
The M6 Northbound was closed for a number of hours with long delays after police closed the section at Junction 32 for Broughton and the M55 sliproad after declaring a police incident yesterday afternoon, diversions were put in place for people travelling between Preston, Blackpool & Lancaster. Lancashire Police said, “We’ve got some very sadContinue reading “Woman Dies After Falling From Motorway Bridge”
Lancashire Fire Service Attend Building Fire in Poulton-Le-Fylde
People are being advised to keep their windows closed if they smell smoke after a fire broke out at a commercial building in Poulton this evening, (Tuesday 23rd April) Lancashire fire service said, “We currently have five fire engines and an aerial ladder platform at a commercial building fire on Aldon Road, Poulton-le-Fylde. If youContinue reading “Lancashire Fire Service Attend Building Fire in Poulton-Le-Fylde”
G2K INCIDENT WATCH 