Burnley man charged with arson following property fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 16th January 2025, at 14:30hrs He has been remanded into custody to appear before the crown court next month A man has been charged with Arson Endangering Life after police attended a fire at a property on Bethesda Street, Burnley last week. In a statement released today,Continue reading “Burnley man charged with arson following property fire”

Murder Investigation Launched After discovery of woman’s body in Church Lancashire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 16th January 2025, at 14:30hrs A woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in custody A murder investigation has been launched after a woman was found with stab wounds at a property in Church, Lancashire. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “WeContinue reading “Murder Investigation Launched After discovery of woman’s body in Church Lancashire”

Statement released ahead of Southport accused Axel Rudakubana trial

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 16th January 2025, at 13:30hrs The trial is expected to last between four and six weeks The trial of Axel Rudakubana, 18 from Banks, Lancashire will take place at Liverpool Crown Court on Monday 20th January. Rudakubana stands accused of three counts of murder, ten counts ofContinue reading “Statement released ahead of Southport accused Axel Rudakubana trial”

MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assaulting man in street

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 16th January 2025, at 13:00hrs He was captured on mobile phone footage punching a man to the ground in Cheshire back in October The suspended Labour MP for Runcorn and Helsby appeared at Chester Magistrates’ Court on Thursday 16 November accused of attacking 45-year-old Paul Fellows inContinue reading “MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assaulting man in street”

Pervert with foot fetish who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 16th January 2025, at 12:45hrs He also handed an indefinite restraining order A pervert with a foot fetish has been given a 10-year sentence for sexually assaulting a woman while she slept.  In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said: “David Bennett (pictured) – a registeredContinue reading “Pervert with foot fetish who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman jailed”

Man who sexually assaulted child in broad daylight in front of passersby jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 15th January 2025, at 17:10hrs He has also been ordered to sign the sex offenders register for life A man has been jailed after he admitted to child sex offences in Halifax committed against a child in broad daylight. In a statement released after sentencing, West YorkshireContinue reading “Man who sexually assaulted child in broad daylight in front of passersby jailed”

Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of burglary after pursuit

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 15th January 2025, at 15:55hrs All three remain in custody awaiting questioning Three teenagers have been arrested on suspicion of burglary following a pursuit in Greater Manchester. In a statement released today, Greater Manchester Police said: “At around 9:30am yesterday morning (Tuesday 14 January 2024) officers receivedContinue reading “Three teenagers arrested on suspicion of burglary after pursuit”

Armed Police swoop on stolen vehicle and arrested three

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, at 15:40hrs Two men and a woman were arrested and taken into custody Police were called  to a report of an aggravated burglary involving the use of a firearm in Whitefield at around 2.30am this morning (Wednesday 15 January 2025). Officers from GMP’s armedContinue reading “Armed Police swoop on stolen vehicle and arrested three”

Police chase down burglars who flee car in South Manchester

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, at 15:30hrs Three men were arrested for various offences including burglary A stolen vehicle which was suspected of being used to commit burglaries across Greater Manchester was sighted in South Manchester shortly before 10pm last night (Tuesday 14 January 2025). Officers from GMPs TacticalContinue reading “Police chase down burglars who flee car in South Manchester”

Violent Scarborough thug feared in community brought to justice after shovel attack

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 15th January 2025, at 15:00hrs He was also found in possession of drugs upon his arrest for the attack A violent thug feared by many on a Scarborough estate has finally been brought to justice after a vicious attack on a man with a shovel. In aContinue reading “Violent Scarborough thug feared in community brought to justice after shovel attack”