Major Oswaldtwistle Road Closed Due To Collision

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on, 8th November 2024, at 18:00hrs The road is expected expected to be closed for some time say Lancashire Police A major road that runs through Oswaldtwistle has been closed due to a road traffic collision. Emergency services are currently at the scene in Union Road, Oswaldtwistle this eveningContinue reading “Major Oswaldtwistle Road Closed Due To Collision”

Uninsured Van Seized & Man Wanted In Connection With Summer Riots Arrested In South Ribble

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 17:30hrs A vehicle was seen acting suspiciously in the area A van has been seized by officers in South Ribble after being seen acting suspiciously. The van wasn’t insured and was subsequently seized. A class B drug was also found during the stopContinue reading “Uninsured Van Seized & Man Wanted In Connection With Summer Riots Arrested In South Ribble”

Fishwick Man Who Boasted Being Best People Smuggler Jailed For 17 Years

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 15:20hrs Tackling organised crime remains a key priority for the National Crime Agency A man who organised cross-Channel small boat crossings from his home in Lancashire has been found guilty of people smuggling charges, following an investigation by the National Crime Agency. HasanContinue reading “Fishwick Man Who Boasted Being Best People Smuggler Jailed For 17 Years”

Man Arrested For Assault & Carrying Offensive Weapon Near Light Up Lancaster Event

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 14:45hrs A man in his 20s suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment Officers were called to Dalton Square in Lancaster on Thursday afternoon to reports of a disturbance. The incident involved men and women with a man in hisContinue reading “Man Arrested For Assault & Carrying Offensive Weapon Near Light Up Lancaster Event”

Illegal Vapes & Cigarettes With Retail Price Of Around £1.6M Seized In Oswaldtwistle

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 13:35hrs Illegal vapes and cigarettes with a retail price of approximately £1.6M were seized On 30th October 2024, Hyndburn Police, working together with Trading Standards seized a large quantity of illegal goods from an empty commercial property in Oswaldtwistle. They seized items includedContinue reading “Illegal Vapes & Cigarettes With Retail Price Of Around £1.6M Seized In Oswaldtwistle”

Lorry stopped on the M6 near Lancaster carrying blocks of cannabis worth £170k

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 13:30hrs Cannabis worth in the region of £170,000 was discovered inside the lorry A lorry driver has been arrested on suspicion of drug offences following a stop by Lancashire Police on the M6 near Lancaster. Officers stopped a lorry travelling on the M6Continue reading “Lorry stopped on the M6 near Lancaster carrying blocks of cannabis worth £170k”

Thug Who Stabbed Man Before Stand-Off With Police At Blackpool North Pier Jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 13:20hrs He was sentenced at Preston Crown Court on Thursday A MAN who stabbed someone before causing a lengthy stand off with police has been jailed. Police were called to a report of a stabbing at about 10.30am on Tuesday, July 4th whereContinue reading “Thug Who Stabbed Man Before Stand-Off With Police At Blackpool North Pier Jailed”

Man Who Left Driver With Life-Changing Injuries After Colliding With Taxi Sentenced

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 13:10hrs He admitted causing serious injury by dangerous driving and has been sentenced A DRIVER who caused serious injuries to another man in a collision has been sentenced. Max Street, now 20, drove at speeds of at least 71mph in a 30mph zoneContinue reading “Man Who Left Driver With Life-Changing Injuries After Colliding With Taxi Sentenced”

Police Hunt Arsonists After Two Vehicles Set On Fire In Burnley

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 11:40hrs Two men were seen in the area acting suspiciously An investigation is underway after two vehicles were set on fire in a suspected arson attack. The incident happened on Sunday 3rd November shortly after 7pm in the Lebanon area of the town.Continue reading “Police Hunt Arsonists After Two Vehicles Set On Fire In Burnley”

Man In Posession Of Machete Arrested In South Ribble

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 11:35hrs A second man was also stopped but wasn’t arrested A man has been arrested following a stop and search in Walton-le-Dale after being found in possession of a machete. Officers caught up with the suspect who tried to flee on an e-bikeContinue reading “Man In Posession Of Machete Arrested In South Ribble”