Investigation Launched following death of woman in Rock Ferry

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 16:45hrs Three people arrested earlier have been released on bail pending further enquiries An investigation has been launched in Merseyside following the death of a woman found inside a property in Rock Ferry. In a statement released today, Merseyside Police said: “We canContinue reading “Investigation Launched following death of woman in Rock Ferry”

Teenage boy dies following stabbing at school in Sheffield

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 15:55hrs A 15-year-old boy remains in custody on suspicion of murder A 15-year-old boy has sadly died following a stabbing at a school in Sheffield. Emergency services were called to All Saints Catholic High School on Monday afternoon to reports of a stabbing.Continue reading “Teenage boy dies following stabbing at school in Sheffield”

Man charged following video circulating online of a Koran being burnt in Manchester

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 15:40hrs The Islamic holy book appeared to be set alight on a livestream on social media on Saturday. A man has been charged following an investigation into a video being circulated online showing a man burning a Koran in Manchester city centre. TheContinue reading “Man charged following video circulating online of a Koran being burnt in Manchester”

Burglars steal £14K worth of items from property in Preston

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 14:15hrs £14k worth of items were stolen during the burglary say Lancashire Police Police are hunting two burglars following the theft of property worth £14,000 in Preston. In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “Can you help us to identify the peopleContinue reading “Burglars steal £14K worth of items from property in Preston”

Man who threatened to share intimate photos handed 19 months behind bars

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 13:30hrs He was also sentenced for perverting the course of justice A man who threatened to share intimate photos has been handed a 19-month prison sentence. In a statement released after sentencing, Merseyside Police said: “We are welcoming the sentencing of a StContinue reading “Man who threatened to share intimate photos handed 19 months behind bars”

Man left partner traumatised following abusive relationship

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 12:15hrs He left his victim traumatised following his abuse A St Helens man has been sentenced at Liverpool Crown Court to three years and six months in prison for controlling and coercive behaviour. Darren Heskett, 57 years old from Sutton Leach, St HelensContinue reading “Man left partner traumatised following abusive relationship”

Child rapist handed 28 years behind bars

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 12:00hrs He was found guilty following a trial at Leeds Crown Court A man has been jailed after being found guilty of non-recent sexual offences against three child victims in Yorkshire and Wales.  Mark Woolley, 54, of Kinsley Street, Kinsley, Pontefract, was foundContinue reading “Child rapist handed 28 years behind bars”

Romance Fraud Awareness in lead up to Valentines Day

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 11:10hrs Is it really romance or fraud? In the lead-up to Valentine’s Day, staff and volunteers from Greater Manchester Police’s Economic Crime Unit will be hosting pop-up fraud and cyber crime awareness events across the region with a particular focus on romance fraud.Continue reading “Romance Fraud Awareness in lead up to Valentines Day”

Blackburn with Darwen Police day of action tackling community concerns

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 10:45hrs Officers have been out in force tackling community concerns Blackburn with Darwen Police, in collaboration with several partner agencies, conducted a successful day of action on Wednesday 29th January, addressing pressing community concerns. The operation yielded significant results, with a quantity ofContinue reading “Blackburn with Darwen Police day of action tackling community concerns”

Hand them in now or face upto 10 years in prison blank firing amnesty underway across the county

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd February 2025, at 10:35hrs These are now illegal to own and could face upto 10 years in prison if found in possession of one Lancashire Police are supporting a national four-week Firearms Amnesty for Turkish manufactured top-venting blank firers (TVBFs) which are now illegal to possessContinue reading “Hand them in now or face upto 10 years in prison blank firing amnesty underway across the county”