Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after van ploughs into pedestrians in Poulton

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday 16th February 2025, at 12:20hrs The police are treating this as an isolated incident A man has been arrested for various offences, including attempted murder after a van struck pedestrians in Poulton-le-fylde on Sunday morning. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “You may have seenContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after van ploughs into pedestrians in Poulton”

Man cancelled his insurance as it was too costly but kept driving

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Sunday, 16th February 2025, at 11:15hrs Lancashires Special Constables have had an eventful weekend Lancashire Police’s Specials have been patrolling the streets of Lancashire, keeping the roads safe for motorists travelling around the county. This weekend, they have given us the public an insight into some of theContinue reading “Man cancelled his insurance as it was too costly but kept driving”

Prolific 999 caller breached CBO by calling Police when he shouldn’t of done

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 12:20hrs He made 67 calls to the control room and a further 10 after being handed a criminal behaviour order A man who called 999 persistently without any genuine reason taking operators away from answering genuine emergencies has been handed a custodial sentence.Continue reading “Prolific 999 caller breached CBO by calling Police when he shouldn’t of done”

Pair who attacked man with metal pole in front of teenage son handed lengthy custodial sentences

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 12:00hrs They were also aed with an imitation firearm Two men who were involved in an attack on a man in his own home, have been given sentences totalling 30 years.  The victim, a man in his 40s, suffered serious head, facial andContinue reading “Pair who attacked man with metal pole in front of teenage son handed lengthy custodial sentences”

“Roses are red the warrant is signed were here for the drugs you’re stash we will find”

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 14th February 2025, at 11:35hrs Roses are red, The warrant is signed,We’re here for the drugs,Your stash we will find. Blackburn with Darwen Taskforce officers have been out in force executing a warrant at an address in Blackburn on Valentines Day. Drugs and knives have been seizedContinue reading ““Roses are red the warrant is signed were here for the drugs you’re stash we will find””

Man from Scotland charged with exposing himself to women in Lytham St Annes

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 19:20hrs This relates to two separate incidents of indecent exposure earlier this week A man from Scotland has been charged with indecent exposure offences following an investigation by Lancashire Police. It comes after two women reported that a man exposed himself to themContinue reading “Man from Scotland charged with exposing himself to women in Lytham St Annes”

Police Appeal for help to trace next of kin of man killed in Blackpool collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 19:10hrs Enquiries are continuing into formal identification and tracing the next of kin of man in his 70s Police continue to appeal for witnesses to a collision in Blackpool on Tuesday night. In an updated appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “On Tuesday,Continue reading “Police Appeal for help to trace next of kin of man killed in Blackpool collision”

East Lancs drug dealers won’t be seen on the streets for a while as they’ve been locked up

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 13th February 2025, at 11:20hrs They’ve both been jailed by a judge at Preston Crown Court Two men from East Lancashire have been handed custodial sentences after pleading guilty to possession with intent to supply class A drugs. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said: “TheContinue reading “East Lancs drug dealers won’t be seen on the streets for a while as they’ve been locked up”

Multi-Vehicle crash outside Preston Moor Park

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter Thursday, 13th February 2025, at 08:05hrs The collision caused traffic disruption in the area for a short time whilst recovery took place Garstang Road came to a standstill on Wednesday morning following a crash involving multiple vehicles. Emergency services were called to the incident that took place close toContinue reading “Multi-Vehicle crash outside Preston Moor Park”

Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to women at fairhaven Lake

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 12th February 2025, at 18:55hrs He remains in custody awaiting questioning confirm Lancashire Police A man has been arrested following a report of indecent exposure in Lytham. Officers attended the Fairhaven lake and detained the suspect. In an update released today, Lancashire Police said: “Earlier today weContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of exposing himself to women at fairhaven Lake”