Police in Chorley are investigating a courier fraud in which a vulnerable victim was targeted. Lancashire Police said, “We are investigating a case of courier fraud in the Chorley area, and we’d like to ask people to talk to their elderly and vulnerable relatives and friends to give them some advice. Please advise them notContinue reading “Police Investigate Courier Fraud In Chorley”
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Man Charged Following Thousands Of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen During Burglary
A man has been charged following a domestic burgalry in which he tried to make off with a numbers of items worth thousands of pounds. The male was arrested yesterday and has since been charged. Lancashire Police said, “Yesterday, we told you about an arrest following two burglaries and a theft and we just wantedContinue reading “Man Charged Following Thousands Of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen During Burglary”
Preston Man Arrested After Thousands of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen In Burglary.
A man in his 50’s has been arrested in relation to a residential burgalry in Penwortham in which thousands of pounds worth of items were stolen. Lancashire Police said, ” We have arrested a man in connection with two burglaries and a theft. We were first called in February to reports that a man hadContinue reading “Preston Man Arrested After Thousands of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen In Burglary.”
Preston Rapist Who Threatened Vulnerable Woman With Hammer Caged For 15 Years
A man has been jailed for 15 Years in prison for offences of rape against a woman in Preston. Lancashire Police said, “This is Nathan Byrne. He has been jailed for 15 years for raping a woman in Preston. Byrne was attempting to collect a drug debt from the victim’s friend when he subjected theContinue reading “Preston Rapist Who Threatened Vulnerable Woman With Hammer Caged For 15 Years”
Driver Travelling 120mph On M55 Will Appear In Court
A driver has been reported for the offence of speeding after being clocked doing 120mph on the M55 motorway near kirkham. The driver of the Silver Mercedes was reported for the offence and will appear in court at a later date. Lancashires Specialist Ops Police said, “The driver of this vehicle was stopped by theContinue reading “Driver Travelling 120mph On M55 Will Appear In Court”
Warning: Rogue Traders Target Elderly Residents In Preston
Warning after rogue traders targeting the elderly in Preston. Lancashire Police said, “We are warning people to be extra vigilant following reports of rogue traders targeting elderly residents in Preston. In the last few weeks, there have been a number of reports of cold callers from a roofing company who have allegedly taken payment upContinue reading “Warning: Rogue Traders Target Elderly Residents In Preston”
Son Sentenced To Life For The Murder Of His Father In Preston
A man is tonight starting a life sentence after he murdered his 72-year-old father in his own home in Preston. Lancashire Police said, ” This is Austin Duckworth. He has today been jailed for life for murdering his 72-year-old father, Stephen Duckworth, in Preston. In a victim impact statement, Stephen’s brother Geoffrey Duckworth said: “WeContinue reading “Son Sentenced To Life For The Murder Of His Father In Preston”
Witness Appeal After Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Collision
Police were called to the collision that left a teenager hospitalised with serious injuries in Claughton on Brock on Wednesday. Can you help? Lancashire Police said, “We are appealing for witnesses and footage, after a collision left a teenager seriously injured. We were called to a report of a collision between a Toyota Aygo andContinue reading “Witness Appeal After Motorcyclist Seriously Injured In Collision”
Police Alerted To Rucksack Containing Machetes, Axe And Lock Knife In Blackpool
Eagle eyed members of the public in Blackpool altered police to a rucksack that was later found to contain offensive weapons, a man was later arrested and taken into custody. Lancashire Police said, “Yesterday, officers were out on foot patrol on Kent Road in Blackpool and were made aware of a male who had leftContinue reading “Police Alerted To Rucksack Containing Machetes, Axe And Lock Knife In Blackpool”
Night In The Cells For Two Males After Police Foot Chase In Blackpool
Police in Blackpool have arrested two males for various offences after a motorcycle failed to stop for officers. Blackpool Police said, “You may have seen a higher police presence in Blackpool this evening. Tonight a motorcycle with two males on board was spotted by officers on Team 5 Immediate Response Tasking team. The vehicle failedContinue reading “Night In The Cells For Two Males After Police Foot Chase In Blackpool”
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