Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 18:10hrs He was spotted by an off-duty police officer and arrested A Kirklees man who fled across the country to try escape justice has been jailed for rape and other serious offences. Martin Sales (41) from Liversedge was sentenced to 18 years atContinue reading “Rapist who fled to Wales in bid to evade justice jailed”
Category Archives: Community news
Lancaster mini mart issued three month closure order for selling vapes to children
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 16:20hrs OpCenturion is a county wide crackdown on anti-social behaviour A mini mart in Lancaster city centre has been handed a three month closure notice after being found to sell vapes to children. In a social media post, Lancashire Police said: “On WednesdayContinue reading “Lancaster mini mart issued three month closure order for selling vapes to children”
Predator who raped eleven children jailed for life
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 16:00hrs He must serve a minimum of 25 years behind bars before being considered for parole Today, 31/01/2025, a man who groomed and raped or sexually assaulted 11 children has been brought to justice after detectives in Salford uncovered his offending spanning overContinue reading “Predator who raped eleven children jailed for life”
Man who ordered cocaine and viagra before raping woman in her own home jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 15:45hrs He pleaded not guilty forcing the victim to relive her ordeal through a trial A man who raped a woman in her own home whilst she slept has been jailed for seven years. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said:Continue reading “Man who ordered cocaine and viagra before raping woman in her own home jailed”
Woman who taunted police on her wanted social media appeal found hiding under toys
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 15:25hrs She posted ‘hey guys’ under her own wanted appeal on Facebook A woman who taunted police by commenting ‘hey guys’ on her own wanted appeal posted to a GMP social media account was arrested later by officers from Manchester City Centre team.Continue reading “Woman who taunted police on her wanted social media appeal found hiding under toys”
Police continue to hunt sex offender for breaching notification requirements
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 15:15hrs Anyone who knows his whereabouts are asked to contact police immediately A man is being hunted by police for breaching the terms of his sex offender notification requirements. In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “Have you seen Shaun Wilkinson? HeContinue reading “Police continue to hunt sex offender for breaching notification requirements”
Man who travelled in taxi from Yorkshire to burgle houses jailed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 15:10hrs He stolen a car from Chorley in one of the burglaries A man from Yorkshire who travelled in a taxi to burgle houses in Lancashire is now behind bars. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “This is Jordan May whoContinue reading “Man who travelled in taxi from Yorkshire to burgle houses jailed”
Police Find £9k cash in suitcase hidden behind drivers seat on the M55
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 14:50hrs The vehicle was stopped by Lancashires Road Crime Team Police in Lancashire stopped a car on the M55 this afternoon and found £9,000 in cash inside a suitcase hidden behind the drivers seat. The driver and a passenger were arrested and takenContinue reading “Police Find £9k cash in suitcase hidden behind drivers seat on the M55”
Boy 14 arrested after threats made to Lancaster school following bomb hoax
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 14:40hrs The school had to be evacuated earlier this week after receiving threats via email A 14-year-old boy has been arrested following reports of threats sent to a secondary school in Lancaster. This comes after a hoax bomb threat was sent to theContinue reading “Boy 14 arrested after threats made to Lancaster school following bomb hoax”
Accrington man charged with various offences after incident in Bolton
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 31st January 2025, at 12:40hrs Officers used batons and elbows in attempt to smash car window A man from Accrington has been charged with various offences following an incident in Bolton. A video circulating online shows police officers with their batons attempting to smash the window ofContinue reading “Accrington man charged with various offences after incident in Bolton”