Seconds From Disaster: Pet Rescued From Smoke-Filled Skelmersdale Blaze

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday 4th March 2025, at 19:00hrs Skelmersdale firefighters swiftly tackled a kitchen fire in a terraced property on Beechtrees, Digmoor, on Monday afternoon. At 14:09, two fire engines from Skelmersdale rushed to the scene following reports of a fire within the kitchen of a residential property. Crews, equippedContinue reading “Seconds From Disaster: Pet Rescued From Smoke-Filled Skelmersdale Blaze”

Pervert with foot fetish who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman jailed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 16th January 2025, at 12:45hrs He also handed an indefinite restraining order A pervert with a foot fetish has been given a 10-year sentence for sexually assaulting a woman while she slept.  In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said: “David Bennett (pictured) – a registeredContinue reading “Pervert with foot fetish who filmed himself sexually assaulting woman jailed”

Four Arrested After Air Fryer & Meat Products Stolen From Skelmersdale Store

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 19th November 2024, at 14:45hrs Air Fryer and Meat Products were allegedly stolen during the thefts. Four people have been arrested following the theft of an air fryer and meat products from a store in Skelmersdale. All from Wigan remain in Police custody. In a post madeContinue reading “Four Arrested After Air Fryer & Meat Products Stolen From Skelmersdale Store”

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”

Attempted Murder Arrest Following Skelmersdale Stabbing

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 11th November 2024, at 13:10hrs A man in his 20s remains in hospital in a stable condition following the incident A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing in Skelmersdale. Officers were called on Saturday night shortly before 11pm to reports ofContinue reading “Attempted Murder Arrest Following Skelmersdale Stabbing”

Firefighters called to house fire in Skelmersdale

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 2nd November 2024, at 20:10hrs Firefighters spent around twenty-five minutes extinguishing the fire Emergency services were called to a fire at a domestic property on Friday night. Two fire engines were dispatched to the fire after receiving reports shortly after 9pm on Martins Lane in the town.Continue reading “Firefighters called to house fire in Skelmersdale”

Skelmersdale Supermarket Thief Sent To Prison

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 1st November 2024, at 11:00hrs He stole alcohol and confectionary items from two stores in West Lancashire A man who stole alcohol and confectionary items from two supermarkets in West Lancashire has been jailed following a hearing at Preston Magistrates Court. In an update posted today, LancashireContinue reading “Skelmersdale Supermarket Thief Sent To Prison”

Firefighters Called To Domestic Kitchen Fire In Aughton

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 21st October 2024, at 13:15hrs The fire started in the kitchen of a domestic property on Monday morning Emergency services were called to a domestic property fire in Aughton on Monday morning. Fire engines from Ormskirk and Skelmersdale attended the fire, which is believed to have startedContinue reading “Firefighters Called To Domestic Kitchen Fire In Aughton”

Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing £300 Worth Of Whiskey From Asda

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 11th October 2024, at 13:50hrs The 43-year-old man remains in custody awaiting questioning A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing £300 worth of whiskey from Asda in Skelmersdale. In an update posted today, Lancashire Police said, “We have arrested a man following the theft of aroundContinue reading “Man Arrested After Allegedly Stealing £300 Worth Of Whiskey From Asda”

Police Hunt Suspect Wearing ‘Muddy Airmax 95s As Car Abandoned Following Chase

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 7th October 2024, at 08:25hrs The car was found to be carrying what is believed to be Class A drugs Officers from West Lancs Taskforce have made an appeal for the driver of a vehicle that failed to stop in Skelmersdale to come forward. The car wasContinue reading “Police Hunt Suspect Wearing ‘Muddy Airmax 95s As Car Abandoned Following Chase”