Four men arrested on suspicion of slavery offences in Blackpool

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 14th November 2024, at 12:00hrs Several people were taken to a place of safety from the building on Wednesday Four men have been arrested on suspicion of slavery offences following a tip off from members of the public alerting police to people living in a derelict buildingContinue reading “Four men arrested on suspicion of slavery offences in Blackpool”

Lancashire Police Cracking Down On Shoplifters

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 22:30hrs As part of the operation, a prolific shoplifter with over 200 offences has been handed a criminal behaviour Order Launched in response to the National Retail Crime Action Plan, Operation Vulture is Lancashire Police’s commitment to crack down on retail crime inContinue reading “Lancashire Police Cracking Down On Shoplifters”

Firefighters Spent Almost 24 Hours At The Scene Of Preston City Centre Fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 21:45hrs The cause of the fire is now under joint investigation between Lancashire Police & Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service Firefighters battled through the night to bring a major derelict building fire under control in Preston City Centre. Appliances from across Lancashire rushedContinue reading “Firefighters Spent Almost 24 Hours At The Scene Of Preston City Centre Fire”

Detectives Make Two Arrests In Blackpool Murder Investigation As Victim Picured For First Time

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 16:25hrs Man & Woman Arrested on suspicion of murder remain in custody Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Blackpool have made two arrests. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “We attended The Garfield Hotel on Springfield Road in theContinue reading “Detectives Make Two Arrests In Blackpool Murder Investigation As Victim Picured For First Time”

A Man Has Been Identified Following Appeal Into Alleged Sexual Assault On Accrington Bus

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 16:00hrs The incident is alleged to have taken place last month A man wanted in connection with an alleged sexual assault on board an Accrington bus has been identified. Following an appeal made today, Lancashire Police confirmed a male has now been identifiedContinue reading “A Man Has Been Identified Following Appeal Into Alleged Sexual Assault On Accrington Bus”

A Man Has Sadly Died After Being Hit By A Motorbike In Thornton Cleveleys

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 14:10hrs The motorbike rider a man in his 20s remains in hospital after suffering serious injuries in the collision A man who was hit by a motorbike on a zebra crossing in Thornton Cleveleys last month has sadly died confirm Lancashire Police. InContinue reading “A Man Has Sadly Died After Being Hit By A Motorbike In Thornton Cleveleys”

Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Skelmersdale Stabbing

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 12:50hrs Police believe this to be a targeted attack with no wider threat to the public A man has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Skelmersdale. In a statement released today, Lancashire Police said: “A man has been charged withContinue reading “Man Charged With Attempted Murder Following Skelmersdale Stabbing”

More than 300 cannabis plants found growing inside Clayton-le-Woods property

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 12:35hrs More than 300 plants were discovered inside in what police are describing as a sophisticated but dangerous setup Officers have found more than 300 cannabis plants following a search of a property in South Ribble. Local neighbourhood policing teams executed a warrantContinue reading “More than 300 cannabis plants found growing inside Clayton-le-Woods property”

Wanted Sex Offender Captured And Taken Into Custody

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 11:20hrs Aver was wanted for breaching the terms of his sex offender notification requirements A convicted sex offender wanted by Lancashire Police after going on the run has been arrested. Shaun Aver, 38 with links to Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cumbria wasContinue reading “Wanted Sex Offender Captured And Taken Into Custody”

Preston City Centre Roads Reopen Following Derelict Building Fire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Wednesday, 13th November 2024, at 07:00hrs Firefighters spent the night on site of the fire which sent smoke billowing across Preston City Skyline Emergency services descended on a Preston City Centre Street on Tuesday evening following a major blaze at a derelict building. Church Street in the cityContinue reading “Preston City Centre Roads Reopen Following Derelict Building Fire”