Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at 11:30hrs Three teenagers and two men have been arrested as part of a crackdown on drug dealing by Preston Police’s Taskforce unit in the Moor Park area. Plain clothed officers working alongside uniformed officers were carrying out patrols in the drug spot areaContinue reading “Five Arrested In Moor Park Drug Crackdown”
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Appeal After Teen Suffers Broken Arm In Blackburn Hit & Run
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024 , at 10:25hrs Police have launched an investigation after a 15-year-old boy was knocked off his bike in Blackburn hit and run incident. The boy who was riding in his bike along Park Lee Road on the evening of Wednesday 8th May suffered aContinue reading “Appeal After Teen Suffers Broken Arm In Blackburn Hit & Run”
Preston Bus Gets Stuck At Broughton Crossroads
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at 08:15hrs Delays are reported on Garstang Road this morning close to the Broughton crossroads with the junction of Whittingham Lane after a bus gets stuck attempting to turn around. Motorists travelling in the area could expect disruption, the driver of the bus thatContinue reading “Preston Bus Gets Stuck At Broughton Crossroads”
Reassurance Patrols Stepped Up After Violent Disorder In Brierfield
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th April 2024, at 06:25hrs Police have stepped up patrols in the Brierfield area as reassurance to the local community after violent disorder erupted on Tuesday evening. It has been reported that a group of men who police say are known to each other, thus treating itContinue reading “Reassurance Patrols Stepped Up After Violent Disorder In Brierfield”
Investigation Underway After Suspicious Behaviour From Man On Bike In Cleveleys
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at 01:00hrs An investigation is underway in Cleveleys after reports of man on bike acting suspiciously whilst approaching members of the public in the area. In a statement made on social media, Thornton and Cleveleys Police said, “We are aware of reports of aContinue reading “Investigation Underway After Suspicious Behaviour From Man On Bike In Cleveleys”
Four Shops Sold Blades To Test Purchasers In Op Sceptre Crackdown In Rossendale
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, at 19:20hrs Lancashire Police have been out in the Rossendale area as part of Operation Sceptre, working alongside partner agencies to tackle knife crime across the county. Yesterday evening (Tuesday 14th May) they were tasked in visiting local shops in the area, and sadly, outContinue reading “Four Shops Sold Blades To Test Purchasers In Op Sceptre Crackdown In Rossendale”
Higher Walton Park Incident, Police Say No Offence Committed
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, at 15:30hrs Lancashire Police confirmed that a man who was filmed by parents after offering energy drinks to children on a South Ribble park had not committed any criminal offence after a thorough investigation into the incident. Footage circulating online showed angry parents approachContinue reading “Higher Walton Park Incident, Police Say No Offence Committed”
Appeal To Find Missing Ribbleton Boy
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, at 13:50hrs Police are appealing for anyone who knows the whereabouts of a young man missing from home in Ribbleton, Preston to come forward with information. Preston Police made an appeal on Facebook, they said, “Have you seen 17-year-old Philip who is missing fromContinue reading “Appeal To Find Missing Ribbleton Boy”
Skelmersdale Police Discover Revolver In Knife Amnesty Bin
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, at 13:05hrs As Operation Sceptre continues across the county, on its third day Police in Skelmersdale provide an update after emptying one of their amnesty bins. Amongst several bladed articles police officers discovered a revolver inside the bin, posting an update on to theirContinue reading “Skelmersdale Police Discover Revolver In Knife Amnesty Bin”
Man With Over 11k Of Class A Drugs Rugby Tackled On Accrington Park
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 14th May 2024, at 12:40hrs A man has been remanded after being chased by police officers from the Hyndburn Taskforce Team after being spotted in a park trying to avoid officers. The incident happened on Bullough Park in the town yesterday afternoon, (Tuesday 14th May) after aContinue reading “Man With Over 11k Of Class A Drugs Rugby Tackled On Accrington Park”