Crime

Do you recognise the men in the CCTV footage?

CCTV appeal following knifepoint robbery at convenience store

Police searched Ashton Park after a woman reported a man had threatened her with a knife on Sunday, September 29

"I'll kill you!" Man with knife chases terrified mum through city park

Floral tributes have been left at the zebra crossing in Station Road, Bamber Bridge - close to the junction with Longbrook Avenue and Fourfields - where a mum-to-be in her 30s was knocked down at around 7.50pm on Sunday, causing the death of her baby boy. Credit: Dave Nelson

Bamber Bridge hit and run suspect arrested after death of baby boy

The zebra crossing in Station Road, Bamber Bridge where a pregnant woman in her 30 was seriously injured in a hit and run on Sunday, September 29. Sadly, her baby later died after an emergency birth in hospital. Credit: Dave Nelson

Flowers left for tragic mum and baby after fatal hit and run horror

Nicholas Maxwell, 38, of Lorraine Avenue, Fulwood is charged with multiple offences after a silver van smashed its way through the windows of Whittles jewellery shop in Fishergate, Preston on Monday evening

WATCH: Shocking video shows ram-raid on Preston city centre jewellers

Police say they will not tolerate hate in any form in Lancashire.

Tragedy as baby dies after hit and run on pregnant mum-to-be

Qusai Abdalla, 25, of Tag Croft, Ingol, was arrested after a man in his 40s was stabbed at the BP petrol station in Tag Lane at around 2am on Monday, September 29

Preston man charged with attempted murder after fuel station stabbing

Robson's Food Store assistant manager Martin Passmoor has been discussing the issue of shoplifting on Chester Road.

Shopkeeper reveals how traders are tackling shoplifters themselves

Staying home and watching Netflix is always an option.

The Netflix scenario that could see you breaking the TV licence law

Nicholas Maxwell, 38, of Lorraine Avenue, Fulwood is charged with multiple offences after a silver van smashed its way through the windows of Whittles jewellery shop in Fishergate, Preston on Monday evening

38-year-old charged with ram-raid on jewellers in Preston city centre

A general view of BBC Broadcasting House, in central London. PIC: Lucy North/PA Wire

Why women are more likely to be prosecuted for licence fee evasion?

Many people are unaware that it's illegal to use them on the road or in public spaces.

Escooters are weapons in the wrong hands - there must be tougher rules

A man was charged after drugs were seized during a raid in Fleetwood

Man charged after drugs seized during raid on residential street

Jordan Russell is wanted in connection with an assault outside a pub in Darwen

Man wanted in connection with attack outside pub

A man has been arrested following a hit-and-run in Bamber Bridge

Update after woman left fighting for her life following hit-and-run

Damage caused to Whittles Jewellers on Fishergate by a ram raid yesterday.

Pictures show damage to Whittles on Fishergate following ram raid
New photos taken of the iconic Whittles Jewellers in Preston show the damage caused by a ram raid yesterday.
Aimee Seddon

An international manhunt has been launched for Thomas Dures who is wanted in connection with Matthew Daulby's murder

International manhunt launched for Matthew Daulby murder suspect

The new prison in Ulnes Walton would sit alongside the existing Garth and Wymott jails - making the local prison population greater than that of the village (image: Ministry of Justice)

Decision date announced for new Chorley prison plan three years after rejection

Robert Rimmer who is wanted for drug offences.

'Hot' suspect still wanted nearly two years on

Darien Cardoza has been given a Criminal Behaviour Order (CBO) for persistent anti-social behaviour.

Teenager given a Criminal Behaviour Order for anti-social behaviour

A Preston man from Preston after an attempted ram raid at Whittles Jewellers on Fishergate yesterday.

Man arrested after Whittles Jewellers on Fishergate ram raided

A man has been charged with murder following the death of Keith Thompson (pictured).

Man charged with murder after death of 49-year-old Keith Thompson

A man was arrested following an assault on Church Road in St Annes

One arrested after man suffers ‘hand injury’ during attack

A man was stabbed in Yew Tree Avenue, Ribbleton with a machete

Police issue message after man, 27, attacked with machete in garden

The RSPCA wants to speak to this man after a dog was reportedly punched and slapped on Waterloo Road in Blackpool

Search launched for man after dog ‘punched and slapped’ on street

Two people were arrested during a morning drugs raid on Chatsworth Avenue in Fleetwood

Man and woman arrested in morning drugs raid

Tricyclist James Lawley sadly died from his injuries.

Police release image of tricyclist who died in Morecambe collision
Police have released an image of a tricyclist involved in fatal collision with two cars in Morecambe.
Emma Downey

Angela Prescott, 45, of Southport Terrace, Chorley, has been given the CBO as a result of prolific shoplifting for which she is currently serving a 16-week prison sentence after being convicted in August.

Prolific shoplifter from Chorley given Criminal Behaviour Order

Silent Crime: Violence against shop workers 'demands action now'

Plans to crackdown on shop worker abuse will make police 'take notice'

Gun crime

Lancashire sees jump in firearm offences to highest rate since 2010/11

The most commonly reported crimes in each neighbourhood in and around Preston

Figures reveal most commonly reported crimes in each area in Preston

Keith Thompson, 49, from Morecambe died after he was assaulted off Heysham Road, near to the Bay Medical Centre, in Heysham around 3.55am on Saturday (September 28)

Tragedy as 49-year-old killed in attack near medical centre

Police and paramedics were called to a stabbing at the BP petrol station in Tag Lane, Ingol at around 2am this morning (29 September)

Man stabbed at petrol station, suspect arrested

Police say they will not tolerate hate in any form in Lancashire.

Man fined for racist symbols on wall

Graham Marshall has been sent back to jail for breaching his sexual harm prevention order

Paedophile jailed for breaching sexual harm prevention order

Missing John Junior Carmichael is believed to have links to Blackpool, Lytham and Preston

Public urged to call 999 if they see boy who went missing 17 days ago

Four men were charged following a spate of high-value thefts in East Lancashire

Four charged after quad bikes and diesel stolen during spate of thefts

Two men were arrested following a crash which killed a cyclist in Morecambe

Update issued after two men arrested following fatal crash

Gareth Walton was given a 28-year prison sentence for sexually assaulting two young women

Man who sexually assaulted two vulnerable young women jailed

An 18-year-old man was charged after a machete was found discarded in Preston

Man, 18, charged and named after machete found discarded in garden

Inside one safe was half a kilogram of cocaine, with an estimated street value of £40,000

Huge block of cocaine seized as police arrest pair in drugs raid

Wanted man David John Gething has links to Blackpool

Search launched for wanted man who goes by two names

Liam O’Connor, 28, of Moss Acre Road, Penwortham has been charged with possession with intent to supply a Class A drug

Suspected drug dealer arrested in undercover police sting near school

Charlie Murray, 15, was last seen in Lytham at around 1.30pm on Tuesday, September 17

“If you see Charlie, please call 999 so we can make sure he is safe"

Fake Text message SMS scam. Photo: panuwat - stock.adobe.com

Can you stop scam texts? What you can do about spam messages

Police tape generic image

Teen who asked for nude pics of girls, 13, has faced abuse in street

Picture: Getty Images

Most farmers in Lancs have been a victim of crime at some time

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper during her conference speech Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images

Silent Crime: Home secretary Yvette Cooper pledges nuisance crackdown

Kyle McGovern is wanted on recall to prison

Search continues for man wanted on recall to prison

A teenage boy was arrested after a stolen car reached speeds of up to 100mph during a police chase in Lancashire

Teen, 15, arrested after stolen car crashes during 100mph chase

Police in Preston

Are unreported crimes and offences not being investigated an issue?

Police bodycam footage has revealed the moment John Robinson, 31, was arrested in Blackpool

WATCH: Bodycam captures moment riots ringleader arrested

Officers want to speak to this person following an assault at a nightclub in Lancaster

Teen hospitalised with ‘serious head injuries’ after nightclub attack

The disappearance of Charlene Downes will be brought back into the spotlight when it features on a weekend-long TV crime special.

Charlene Downes documentary to be shown as part of TV crime series