Knife Crime Risen By 5% In Year Ending September 2023

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter Knife crime has surged by 5% in the past year, according to the latest release from the ONS, marking a concerning rise in violence across England and Wales. According to police records, there were 48,716 incidents involving a knife or sharp instrument, compared to 46,367 the previous year. ThisContinue reading “Knife Crime Risen By 5% In Year Ending September 2023”

Man Arrested After 5 Hour Standoff Off In Blackburn

A man has been arrested after a standoff with Armed Police Officers in Blackburn. The incident took place at a property on Bolton Road in the town shortly before 9pm on Tuesday, 30th April. The road was sealed off by officers at B&Q with the scene stretching around 200 yards up Bolton Road, the carContinue reading “Man Arrested After 5 Hour Standoff Off In Blackburn”

Witness Appeal After Fatal Grimsargh Collision

Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash resulted in a man sadly losing his life. Police were called to Preston Road in Grimsargh last night Tuesday 30th of April following reports of a road traffic collision, North West Air Ambulance was also in attendance alongside North West Ambulance Service and Lancashire Fire & RescueContinue reading “Witness Appeal After Fatal Grimsargh Collision”

Blackpool Man Arrested In Live Sting Filmed By Online Paedophile Hunters

A suspected predator from Blackpool has been arrested on suspicion of grooming children online after being apprehended in a live sting by Online Paedophile hunting group C.I.M Midlands. The sting that took place earlier today (Sunday 28th April) shows footage of the group approaching the suspect at his home address in the resort where its allegedContinue reading “Blackpool Man Arrested In Live Sting Filmed By Online Paedophile Hunters”

Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway

We speak with a lorry Driver who shared footage online of dangerous drivers he has encountered whilst working as a lorry driver on some of the busiest North West motorways. We asked Lorry driver Stephen Gill who works for a company based in Preston what it’s like to be a lorry driver driving on the Uk’sContinue reading “Lorry Driver Shares Footage Of Dangerous Drivers On M6 Motorway”

Town Forced Into Lockdown After Member Of Public Hands In WW2 Grenade Detonator

A member of the public  who handed in a grenade detonator to police officers in Darwen sparked an emergency response that forced the town into lockdown. The discovery happened yesterday afternoon in Darwen town centre close to the Market Square which was hosting its crafty vintage fare at shortly after 1.30pm on Saturday 27th April.Continue reading “Town Forced Into Lockdown After Member Of Public Hands In WW2 Grenade Detonator”

Woman Dies After Falling From Motorway Bridge

The M6 Northbound was closed for a number of hours with long delays after police closed the section at Junction 32 for Broughton and the M55 sliproad after declaring a police incident yesterday afternoon, diversions were put in place for people travelling between Preston, Blackpool & Lancaster. Lancashire Police said, “We’ve got some very sadContinue reading “Woman Dies After Falling From Motorway Bridge”

Breaking: Man Charged With The Murder Of Kulsuma Akter

Breaking news just in: A man who sparked a nationwide manhunt after the killing of a woman whilst pushing her baby son in a pram on a Bradford street has been charged with her Murder. Habibur Masum, 25, , was being hunted by police after it is alleged he stabbed his victim to death inContinue reading “Breaking: Man Charged With The Murder Of Kulsuma Akter”

Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, If You Drive With No Insurance We Are Coming For You, Say Police

Police have seized a car and enquiries are ongoing into identifying the driver after a failed to stop in Skelmersdale. Lancashire Police with a quick witty rythme said, “Roses are redViolets are blueIf you drive with no insuranceWe are coming for you! Unmarked officers sighted this vehicle travelling at high speeds in Digmoor. The vehicleContinue reading “Roses Are Red, Violets Are Blue, If You Drive With No Insurance We Are Coming For You, Say Police”

Police Chases With Helicopter And Dogs To Stop Lancs Road Criminals

Police have been busy keeping the roads across Lancashire safe with a number of arrests taking place including a car that reached 120mph to evade the police and quad bikes being used dangerously. First up, Lancashire Police said, “Drinking and Driving a HGV down the motorway with a half-drunk bottle of Vodka in the cab?Continue reading “Police Chases With Helicopter And Dogs To Stop Lancs Road Criminals”