New Divisional Commander Vows to Keep South Lancashire Safe

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 3rd March 2025, at 11:55hrs “I am passionate about delivering the best service that we can for those who need us” Lancashire Constabulary has welcomed Chief Superintendent Ian Jones as the new Divisional Commander for South Division, overseeing policing in Preston, Chorley, South Ribble, and West Lancashire.Continue reading “New Divisional Commander Vows to Keep South Lancashire Safe”

Cottam Burglar Left Victims Feeling Unsafe In Their Own Homes

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 22nd November 2024, at 07:30hrs Burglar was found hiding in a bush when police attended reports of a burglary A burglar who targeted homes across Leyland, leaving his victims feeling unsafe in their own homes, has been jailed. In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said:Continue reading “Cottam Burglar Left Victims Feeling Unsafe In Their Own Homes”

Lengthy Custodial Sentence For Preston Student Accommodation Burglar

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 18th November 2024, at 14:10hrs He targeted businesses and student accommodation committing a total of eleven burglaries during his spree A burglar who targeted businesses and student accommodation buildings in Preston has been jailed. Between July and September this year, Wesley Holden stole bags, cash, games consolesContinue reading “Lengthy Custodial Sentence For Preston Student Accommodation Burglar”

Man Wearing Balaclava Detained Outside Leyland Primary School

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 15th November 2024, at 10:30hrs|Updated at 11:30hrs Police incident outside the school was quickly dealt with according to a spokesperson for the school. A primary school has been forced into lockdown this morning due to a police incident. Moss Side primary school on Paradise Lane in LeylandContinue reading “Man Wearing Balaclava Detained Outside Leyland Primary School”

Leyland Primary School Forced Into Lockdown Amid Police Incident Nearby

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 15th November 2024, at 10:30hrs|Updated at 11:30hrs Police incident outside the school was quickly dealt with according to a spokesperson for the school. A primary school has been forced into lockdown this morning due to a police incident. Moss Side primary school on Paradise Lane in LeylandContinue reading “Leyland Primary School Forced Into Lockdown Amid Police Incident Nearby”

Uninsured Van Seized & Man Wanted In Connection With Summer Riots Arrested In South Ribble

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 17:30hrs A vehicle was seen acting suspiciously in the area A van has been seized by officers in South Ribble after being seen acting suspiciously. The van wasn’t insured and was subsequently seized. A class B drug was also found during the stopContinue reading “Uninsured Van Seized & Man Wanted In Connection With Summer Riots Arrested In South Ribble”

Man In Posession Of Machete Arrested In South Ribble

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 8th November 2024, at 11:35hrs A second man was also stopped but wasn’t arrested A man has been arrested following a stop and search in Walton-le-Dale after being found in possession of a machete. Officers caught up with the suspect who tried to flee on an e-bikeContinue reading “Man In Posession Of Machete Arrested In South Ribble”

Man charged with string of burglary offences and car thefts across South Ribble

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday, 31st October 2024, at 11:15hrs He had been charged with multiple offences including burglary, car thefts and possession of drugs A man has been charged with a string of burglaries and car thefts across South Ribble. The 22-year-old will appear in court charged with three counts ofContinue reading “Man charged with string of burglary offences and car thefts across South Ribble”

New Team Tackling Rural Crime Across South & West Lancashire

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 17th September 2024, at 11:10hrs Despite being a small team, their dedication and passion for protecting our rural communities has produced some great results so far. A new team of specialist officers have been put together in Lancashire as part of funding created by Police and CrimeContinue reading “New Team Tackling Rural Crime Across South & West Lancashire”

Police Find 13kg Of Cannabis Worth £50k During Stop On M6 Near Chorley

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday, 1st July 2024, at 15:00hrs Lancashire Police have arrested a man on suspicion of drug offences after carrying out a proactive stop on the M6 Motorway. The road policing unit discovered a large quantity of drugs in the vehicle during a search after stopping the vehicle nearContinue reading “Police Find 13kg Of Cannabis Worth £50k During Stop On M6 Near Chorley”