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”

A man has sadly died after being struck by car in Burnley

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 15:00hrs A man in his 60s suffered serious injuries and sadly died in hospital A man has sadly died after being struck by a vehicle in Burnley. In an appeal made today, Lancashire Police said: “We are appealing for witnesses and dashcam footageContinue reading “A man has sadly died after being struck by car in Burnley”

Family Pay Tribute To kind- hearted loving mum found dead in Hyndburn

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 13:20hrs A 50-year-old woman has been charged and remanded into custody The family of a woman found dead at a flat in Hyndburn have paid tribute to a kind-hearted loving mum. In a press release this afternoon, Lancashire Police said: “We have chargedContinue reading “Family Pay Tribute To kind- hearted loving mum found dead in Hyndburn”

Woman charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in Hyndburn flat

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 12:10hrs A 52-year-old woman has been remanded into custody to appear at Preston Crown Court A woman has been charged with Murder following an investigation by Lancashire Police after the discovery of a woman’s body in Church, Lancashire. The woman in her 50sContinue reading “Woman charged with murder after woman stabbed to death in Hyndburn flat”

Man struck to head and another stabbed with bottle before being indecently exposed to in Blackburn

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 17th January 2025, at 10:50hrs The man has been remanded into custody to appear at Magistrates Court today A man has been charged with various offences following an incident whereby a man suffered a fractured skull and another was stabbed with a bottle before being indecently exposedContinue reading “Man struck to head and another stabbed with bottle before being indecently exposed to in Blackburn”

Police called to sudden death of man in Accrington

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday 17th January 2025, at 10:45hrs The death is being treated as non-susicious and a file will be passed to the coroner in due course Emergency services were in attendance at the scene on Thursday afternoon. Lancashire Police closed Eagle Street in the town whilst they assisted LancashireContinue reading “Police called to sudden death of man in Accrington”