Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th February 2025, at 13:20hrs|Updated at 13:30hrs Intimate images of children have been shared after hackers gain access to social media users accounts Lancashire Police are investigating reports that a number of people have had social media accounts hacked and data, including personal details, intimate images, andContinue reading “Fylde Coast Man, 20 Cautioned after sharing intimate images of kids through social media hacking”
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Taxi driver stabbed on residential street in robbery at Buckshaw Village
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th February 2025, at 08:30hrs Two men arrested on suspicion of robbery and section 18 assault say Police An investigation is underway after a taxi driver was knifed in the arm on a residential street in Buckshaw Village on Wednesday night. Emergency services descended on Holland HouseContinue reading “Taxi driver stabbed on residential street in robbery at Buckshaw Village”
Witness appeal following M6 horror smash that left man seriously injured
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th February 2025, at 08:40hrs Anyone who witnessed the collision are urged to come forward Lancashire Police are appealing for anyone who witnessed the collision involving a van amd an artic lorry on the M6 to come forward. The collision happened on the northbound carriageway just beforeContinue reading “Witness appeal following M6 horror smash that left man seriously injured”
Illegal tobacco products that can pose a serious risk to health seized in East Lancashire
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th February 2025, 19:10hrs £14,000 worth of illegal tobacco, vapes and cigarettes were seized during the operation A large quantity of illicit tobacco products have been seized during an operation carried out by the Rossendale Neighbourhood Policing Team and Trading Standards. The operation carried out on Friday,Continue reading “Illegal tobacco products that can pose a serious risk to health seized in East Lancashire”
Drug dealer and kidnapper amongst those arrested as police launch crackdown in Blackpool
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th February 2025, at 17:00hrs Several arrests were made following the crackdown on drug dealing in the resort Officers from Project Adder and British Transport Police’s County Lines Taskforce teamed up to crackdown on the ongoing drug dealing issues in Blackpool last week. Several arrests were made,Continue reading “Drug dealer and kidnapper amongst those arrested as police launch crackdown in Blackpool”
Dangerous driver on cloned plates who led Police on high speed pursuit through Accrington Jailed
He was also banned from driving for 22 months A driver who led Police through the streets of Accrington reaching speeds of over 100mph has been handed a prison sentence and driving ban. Lancashire Police said, “What’s that saying two birds, one stone.” PC Rigby was out on patrol on a drizzly dark night inContinue reading “Dangerous driver on cloned plates who led Police on high speed pursuit through Accrington Jailed”
Man suffers serious injuries following early morning M6 horror smash
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th February 2025, at 08:45hrs A man in his 50s suffered serious injuries in the horror crash this morning A man has been taken to hospital for treatment with serious injuries following q collision on the M6 earlier on Wednesday morning. The M6 Northbound carriageway remains closedContinue reading “Man suffers serious injuries following early morning M6 horror smash”
Pedestrian struck by car on key Preston City Centre road
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th February 2025, at 08:00hrs Traffic was diverted away from the area whilst investigations were carried out A key Preston City Centre Road was closed on Tuesday night following the accident. New Hall Lane was blocked off by police whilst they carried out their investigations into whatContinue reading “Pedestrian struck by car on key Preston City Centre road”
Severe delays expected following collision between HGV and Van on M6 Northbound
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday 5th February 2025, at 06:30hrs The motorway is expected to be closed for some time say Lancashire Police Morning commuters are expecting severe delays this morning due to a serious crash on the M6 Motorway. The Northbound carriageway between Junction 32 for the M55 interchange and JunctionContinue reading “Severe delays expected following collision between HGV and Van on M6 Northbound”
Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Lamduan Armitage two decades ago released on bail
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th February 2024, at 23:00hrs Detectives are appealing for anyone who knew Lamduan and her family to come forward Detectives from the cold case unit investigating the murder of Lamduan Armitage, known as ‘Lady of the Hills’, who was found by walkers two decades ago have releasedContinue reading “Man arrested on suspicion of murdering Lamduan Armitage two decades ago released on bail”