Police have made an arrest after a police officer was struck by a vehicle in Blackburn. Lancashire Police said, “We have made an arrest after a police officer was struck by a stolen vehicle in a hit-and-run in Blackburn. At 7.57pm Tuesday we were called to New Chapel Street following reports a black Volkswagen PoloContinue reading “Teenager In Blackburn Police Officer Hit And Run Released On Bail”
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Advice On How To Prevent Spiking And What To Do If You Become A Victim
As people get ready for the weekend ahead we bring you advise from local police authorities to keep you safe from potentially becoming a victim of spiking. Spiking is when someone puts alcohol or drugs into another person’s drink or body without their consent or knowledge. This is illegal even if no other offence isContinue reading “Advice On How To Prevent Spiking And What To Do If You Become A Victim”
Kirkham Bypass Closed Due To Serious Collision
Kirkham Bypass has been closed this afternoon due to a serious road traffic collision. Lancashire Police said, “Please can we advise that the KIRKHAM BYPASS, outside KIRKHAM GRAMMAR is currently closed in both directions due to a RTC. We expect the road to be closed for some time. The closure is from the Ribby RoundaboutContinue reading “Kirkham Bypass Closed Due To Serious Collision”
You Are Capable Of Achieving Anything Says Mental Health & Recovery Advocate
We tell the story of a Mental Health & Recovery Advocate from Preston who has won a BBC Award for his outstanding work in his local community. Chris, a recovering addict who is 607 days sober and lives in Preston shares inspirational stories to his 14k strong followers on facebook about his life and howContinue reading “You Are Capable Of Achieving Anything Says Mental Health & Recovery Advocate”
Police Dispersal Order Enforced In Rawtenstall Town Centre
Police have been given powers to disperse people after reports of a pre-planned fight in Rawtenstall Town centre. Lancashire Police said, “We have received information to suggest that there are plans for a pre-arranged fight involving a significant number of young people in Rawtenstall town centre this evening. We are doing everything in our powerContinue reading “Police Dispersal Order Enforced In Rawtenstall Town Centre”
Fraud Is The Most Commonly Experienced Crime In The UK
Fraud Is reported as the most commonly experienced crime in the UK which accounts for over 40% of crime in England & Wales according to the Office for National Statistics. CSEW estimates only 13% of cases being reported to Action Fraud National Crime Agency Fraud is largely underreported, and the CSEW (Crime Survey of EnglandContinue reading “Fraud Is The Most Commonly Experienced Crime In The UK”
Human Remains Found On Silverdale Beach
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them after human remains were found on a beach in Lancashire. Our enquiries are expected to be ongoing for some time Lancashire Police Spokesperson A Lancashire Police spokesperson said: “At 4:10pm on March 31 we were called to Cove Road Beach, Silverdale, to reports bones hadContinue reading “Human Remains Found On Silverdale Beach”
Burnley Dispersal Order In Place For Third Night As Reports Of Fight Yet To Take Place
Police in Burnley town centre have been given powers for a third night after reports of anti-social behaviour affecting law abiding citizens from going about their daily business. Lancashire Police said, “Information has been received on the above log number that there will be a pre-arranged fight in Burnley town centre. There have been largeContinue reading “Burnley Dispersal Order In Place For Third Night As Reports Of Fight Yet To Take Place”
Appeal After Man Injured In Morecambe Bypass Collision
Police appeal after man injured in collision on Morecambe Bypass. Lancashire Police said, “We’re appealing for witnesses and footage after a collision in Morecambe left a man injured. We were called at around 1:15pm on April 1 to reports of a collision between a white BMW 320D and a blue VW Golf on the HeyshamContinue reading “Appeal After Man Injured In Morecambe Bypass Collision”
Police Granted More Powers For Second Night In Burnley
Police granted more powers in Burnley Town Centre due to reports of anti-social behaviour. Lancashire Police said, “We want to let you know that a search authority under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 and a Section 34 dispersal order have been put in place in Burnley. It covers theContinue reading “Police Granted More Powers For Second Night In Burnley”
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