Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Saturday, 11th May 2024, at 11:10hrs A Lancashire Prison Officer finds himself on the wrong side of the door after being jailed for attempting to smuggle drugs and mobile phones into HMP Preston after an investigation by the North West Regional Organised Crime Unit. Appearing in the dockContinue reading “Smuggling Prison Officer Finds Himself On The Wrong Side Of The Door After Being Jailed”
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Wanted Lancs Sex Offender Apprehended
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Friday, 10th May 2024, at 22:25hrs A sex offender who had been on the run for a couple of months has finally been apprehended by police. Lancashire Police made multiple appeals to the public for help to locate Ashley Barratt who went on the run in Blackburn forContinue reading “Wanted Lancs Sex Offender Apprehended”
Police Appeal For Man Missing In Silverdale
Published by Robert L Senior, on Friday, 10th May 2024, at 11:40hrs Police are renewing their appeal to find a Cheshire man missing from Silverdale. Cumbria Police said, “Police have released CCTV footage of missing man Nigel Redshaw, 55, who was last seen in Silverdale on 18 April. Nigel, who is originally from Cheshire, isContinue reading “Police Appeal For Man Missing In Silverdale”
Shoplifting Operation Results In Two Arrests In South Ribble
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Friday, 10th May 2024, at 10:56hrs Police officers from Lancashire Constabulary have been out targeting shoplifters operating in the city. Lancashire Police carried out a plain clothes operation at the Capitol Centre yesterday, Thursday 9th May, which resulted in two arrests. South Ribble Police said in a socialContinue reading “Shoplifting Operation Results In Two Arrests In South Ribble”
Cash Seized, Speeding drivers – What Have Lancs Police Specialist Ops Been Upto This week?
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 9th May 2024, at 18:23hrs Come rain or shine Lancashire Police are out on the roads 24 hours a day 365 days a year keeping us, the public and the roads of Lancashire safe from criminals who use the road network to carry out their criminal activity.Continue reading “Cash Seized, Speeding drivers – What Have Lancs Police Specialist Ops Been Upto This week?”
Man Charged With Blackburn Church Burglary
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 9th May 2024, at 16:26hrs Police release update into their investigation into a burgalry at a church in Blackburn. Lancashire Police said, “You may remember us posting some information last month about a burglary at St Joseph’s Church on Audley Range in Blackburn where the building wasContinue reading “Man Charged With Blackburn Church Burglary”
Man Sentenced for Vicious Attack on Two Women
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, at 16:30hrs A man who launched an attack on two women in East Lancashire had been sent to prison. Lancashire Police said, “In August last year he launched a vicious attack on two women who were attending a family party at a house inContinue reading “Man Sentenced for Vicious Attack on Two Women”
Car Seized After CCTV Catches Occupants Inhaling Nitrous Oxide From Balloons
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 8th May 2024, at 07:00hrs Team one from Lancashires road policing unit stopped a vehicle at a service station after its occupants were seen on cctv inhaling nitrous oxide. The Volswagen Golf was searched and police officers discovered a quantity of bottles containing gas within the car.Continue reading “Car Seized After CCTV Catches Occupants Inhaling Nitrous Oxide From Balloons”
Business Owners Prosecuted For Selling Vapes from Pizza Shop To School Children
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 7th May 2024, at 16:20hrs Lancashire Police alongside Lancashire Trading standards carried out test purchasing across south Lancashire which resulted in successful prosecutions for those breaking the law. Lancashire Police said, “swoops across two South Lancashire businesses saw e-cigarettes sold to underage test purchasers, including one dressedContinue reading “Business Owners Prosecuted For Selling Vapes from Pizza Shop To School Children”
Dramatic Scenes As Fire Tore Through Blackburn Bus
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, On Tuesday, 7th May 2024, at 12:55hrs Lancashire Fire & Rescue Service alongside partner agencies attended Blackburn bus station this morning,Tuesday 7th May to a bus fire. Images and footage posted on social media shows a double decker bus well alight and Fire fighters tackling the Blaze. The roadsContinue reading “Dramatic Scenes As Fire Tore Through Blackburn Bus”