Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 19th January 2025, at 10:00hrs People are asked to avoid the area and find alternative routes A closure is in place this morning in Blackpool town centre due to an ongoing incident. Blackpool Police posted on social media advising people that a scene is in place andContinue reading “Ongoing police scene forces road closure in Blackpool town centre”
Category Archives: Lancashire police
Specialist digi dog from Lancashire assist Greater Manchester Police in arrest of sex offender
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 13:20hrs A specialist dog that sniffs out electronic devices were enlisted from Lancashire to help Greater Manchester Police have been out conducting warrants to arrest those they believe are breaching their conditions since being convicted of sex offences. A specialist ‘digi dog’ fromContinue reading “Specialist digi dog from Lancashire assist Greater Manchester Police in arrest of sex offender”
Ribbley Valley road closed due to stuck lorry
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 12:50hrs The road is likely to remain closed whilst recovery gets underway A road closure has been put in place this morning due to a stuck lorry. Lancashire Police said that Whalley Old Road is closed at the junctions of Whalley Road andContinue reading “Ribbley Valley road closed due to stuck lorry”
Multi-vehicle collision involving motobike closes A6 near Barton Grange on Friday night
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 18th January 2025, at 11:50hrs The collision involved two cars and a motorbike Emergency services rushed to the scene of the collision on Friday night close to Barton Grange. The collision involved two cars and a motorbike, forcing the road to be closed in both directions forContinue reading “Multi-vehicle collision involving motobike closes A6 near Barton Grange on Friday night”
Major road closed in Barton due to road traffic collision
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 20:05hrs Motorists are being advised to find alternative routes A major road is closed this evening due to a road traffic collision. The A6 Garstang Road close to Barton Grange has been closed in both directions whilst emergency services attend the collision. MotoristsContinue reading “Major road closed in Barton due to road traffic collision”
Police recover £28M in assets from Lancashire Bitcoin fraudsters
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 18:05hrs The total loss to the victim was £24.5M and they have been compensated in full say Lancashire Police Lancashire Police have recovered £28 million worth of assets from a gang of international bitcoin fraudsters. The fraud began in 2017 when James ParkerContinue reading “Police recover £28M in assets from Lancashire Bitcoin fraudsters”
Police confirm missing Darwen man sadly found deceased
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 17:35hrs Kevin has been described as a much-loved brother father son and uncle A man who was reported missing has sadly been found deceased confirm Lancashire Police In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “Earlier this week we asked for your helpContinue reading “Police confirm missing Darwen man sadly found deceased”
Four charged with high valued theft from TK Maxx in Preston
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 16:00hrs All four have been released on bail to appear at Magistrates Court at the end of the month Four people have been charged following an investigation into a high valued theft from TK Maxx in Preston City Centre. In an update postedContinue reading “Four charged with high valued theft from TK Maxx in Preston”
Hunt for Blackburn man wanted on suspicion of a sexual offence and assault
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 15:20hrs Anyone who knows his whereabouts are urged to contact Police immediately A man is being hunted by detectives in Blackburn as part of their investigation into a sexual offence and assault. In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “Have you seenContinue reading “Hunt for Blackburn man wanted on suspicion of a sexual offence and assault”
Cannabis discovered at property in Preston City Centre
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 15:00hrs No arrests have been made at this time confirm the force An investigation is underway in Preston after officers discovered a cannabis farm at a property in the city centre. In a post made today, Lancashire Police said: “We are investigating followingContinue reading “Cannabis discovered at property in Preston City Centre”