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Please dial 999 in an emergency - otherwise go online at https://www.lancashire.police.uk/ro/report/ Blackburn Greenbank Front Counter Service
Greenbank Business Park off Whitebirk Drive
Blackburn, BB1 3HP
Open Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm & Sunday 9am - 6pm

Accrington Front Counter Service
8-10 Broadway, Accrington, BB5 1EY
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm &

Sunday Closed

Blackburn Town Centre Front Counter Service
St John's Court, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn, BB1 6AW
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm & Sunday Closed

Burnley Customer Front Counter Service
Parker Lane, Burnley, BB11 2BT
Open Monday to Friday 8am - 8pm, Saturday 9am - 6pm & Sunday 9am - 6pm

Nelson Front Counter Service
Broadway, Nelson, BB9 9SJ
Open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm, Saturday & Sunday Closed

Can you help us find Leanne Mason, 36, who is missing from Blackburn?Leanne was reported missing on 9th June, having las...
13/06/2026

Can you help us find Leanne Mason, 36, who is missing from Blackburn?

Leanne was reported missing on 9th June, having last been seen in the Duke Street area of Blackburn.

She is around 5ft 1, has light brown hair, blue eyes and has a piercing above the left side of her top lip.

We are concerned for her welfare.

Leanne has links to Darwen and Accrington.

Any sightings of Leanne, please call 101 – quoting log 0665 of 9th June – or ring 01254 353901.

20 year old Lewis SMITH of Heath Common Caravan Park, Wakefield has been charged with 4 offences of burglary committed a...
10/06/2026

20 year old Lewis SMITH of Heath Common Caravan Park, Wakefield has been charged with 4 offences of burglary committed around the East of Lancashire in May of this year. He was remanded to attend magistrates court for the first hearing on the 8th June.

This follows a thorough investigation by the Ribble Valley Rural Task force with assistance from our response colleagues.

As legal proceedings are now active, we've turned off commenting to minimise any risk of prejudice to future proceedings.

Sgt Kev Day

Good Evening, earlier this evening we advised the A56 was closed at Rising Bridge due to a road traffic collision. We ca...
05/06/2026

Good Evening, earlier this evening we advised the A56 was closed at Rising Bridge due to a road traffic collision. We can now confirm the road is back open. Thank you for your patience.

A man is to appear in court next month after being charged with a racially aggravated public order offence in Darwen.Aro...
01/06/2026

A man is to appear in court next month after being charged with a racially aggravated public order offence in Darwen.

Around 1am on 21st March, our officers detained a 45-year-old man in Church Street.

He became abusive to the officers and members of the public and was arrested. Later he was released on bail, pending further enquiries.

Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Michael Harries, 45, of Bolton Road, Darwen, has been charged with racially/religiously aggravated harassment and using threatening/abusive words/behaviour.

He’s been bailed to appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court on 9th July.

As legal proceedings are now active, we have turned off the comments on this post so not to prejudice future court hearings.

Afternoon all, We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a man was left injured in Blackburn yesterday.It was ...
30/05/2026

Afternoon all,

We’re appealing for information and witnesses after a man was left injured in Blackburn yesterday.

It was reported to us that a Silver Vauxhall Insignia had intentionally collided with an e-scooter on New Chapel Street at around 2:10pm yesterday (29th May).

The rider of the e-scooter, a man in his 50s, suffered a wrist injury and has been taken to hospital.

An investigation is underway, and following initial enquiries, this is being investigated as an assault.

We want to stress that this is being treated as an isolated incident, and there is no threat to the wider public.

We are appealing for any witnesses, or anyone with information or dashcam footage that could assist our enquiries to get in touch on 101 quoting log 0767 of 29th May

Good Evening ,Officers from the Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Policing Team have attended a safety event at Darwen...
29/05/2026

Good Evening ,
Officers from the Blackburn with Darwen Neighbourhood Policing Team have attended a safety event at Darwen Youth Zone with colleagues from LFRS to speak to the attendees around the dangers of swimming in open water during the recent hot weather and the recent tragedies that have been in the national and regional news.

We would like to remind families about the danger of any open waters. Rivers, lakes, canals, reservoirs and ponds may look safe and inviting during hot weather, but cold temperatures, hidden currents, deep water and slippery edges can quickly become dangerous.

Please speak to your children about water safety including:
Avoiding jumping and swimming in unknown waters
Staying away from the edges of rivers, canals and lakes
Calling 999 and asking for the Fire Service or Coastguard in an emergency, do not enter the water to try and save a person
Telling an adult immediately if someone is in trouble in water.

We would encourage all children to enjoy the outdoors safely and make sensible choices around water.

You asked, Team 4 Immediate Response Listened 👂 Following concerns raised by the community regarding antisocial behaviou...
27/05/2026

You asked, Team 4 Immediate Response Listened 👂

Following concerns raised by the community regarding antisocial behaviour, dangerous driving and drug use, officers have been out proactively patrolling Blackburn and Accrington - because we don't just wait for calls for service, we actively target the issues affecting our communities 🔍

Recent results include:

🚗 2 x Vehicles seized under Section 165 for no insurance
🚔 1 x Vehicle seized under Section 59 for dangerous driving
🛠️ 1 x Off-Road Bike seized and heading for the crusher 🛠️
👮 Multiple stop searches carried out
🌿 🎈 Cannabis and Nitrous Oxide seized
🤝 Community Resolutions issued
⚠️ 1 x Reported for dangerous driving and 2 x Reported for driving with no license and no insurance.

📍 From Queens Park to Bullough Park, Lower Audley Street to Accrington Town Centre - if you're driving like it's a racetrack or causing nuisance in our communities, there's a good chance Team 4 will be paying you a visit 👋

We'll continue listening to the community, proactively tackling the issues causing concern and keeping the pressure on those responsible 👀

Keep reporting concerns to us - and we'll keep turning up 👊

Earlier this week we asked for your help locating 31-year-old s*x offender Luke Clark who was wanted on recall to prison...
24/05/2026

Earlier this week we asked for your help locating 31-year-old s*x offender Luke Clark who was wanted on recall to prison and for failing to comply with his s*x offender notification requirements.

We’re happy to report that Clark was arrested in Blackburn just after 10am today.

Clark, from Accrington, has now been charged with failing to comply with his s*x offender notification requirements and remanded into custody. He will appear at Blackburn Magistrates Court in the morning also be recalled to prison.

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal. The information you provided helped us locate Clark.

*** Now a man has been charged, we have disabled comments on this post so not to potentially cause a serious risk of prejudice to any future trial.

Morning everyone,We are investigating a serious collision which happened in Darwen yesterday and we need your help if yo...
24/05/2026

Morning everyone,

We are investigating a serious collision which happened in Darwen yesterday and we need your help if you saw or recorded anything.

Our officers were called to Church Bank Street at 9.05pm following reports that an Audi Q4 Etron had collided with a pedestrian.

The pedestrian – a man in his 40s – suffered a number of serious injuries and remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

The driver of the Audi, a 28-year-old man from Old Langho was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. He remains in custody at this time.

This collision has left a man with a number of significant injuries and our thoughts are with him and his loved ones at this time.

Work is ongoing to establish the full circumstances which led to the collision. We know there were a number of people in the area attending the local music festival who potentially saw what happened or captured the incident on mobile phone footage. We want to hear from them as soon as possible. We would also ask that anyone with CCTV or dashcam footage which could help us with our enquiries to contact the police as soon as possible.

Email [email protected] or call 101 and quote log 1533 of 23rd May 2026.

We’re asking everyone in our community to take a few moments to check their home security and review some simple crime p...
22/05/2026

We’re asking everyone in our community to take a few moments to check their home security and review some simple crime prevention advice to help keep our neighbourhoods safe. 🤝

Our Team 5 Target Car officers have shared the following guidance to help residents protect their homes and support one another within the community 🏡

💭 Lock snapping is a technique used to target certain euro cylinder locks, often fitted to uPVC and composite doors. Some older-style locks can be vulnerable, but upgrading them is usually quick, affordable, and can greatly improve security.

You can check your lock by looking at the front of it and comparing it to the example shown below. Locks displaying the TS007 3-star marking are designed to provide extra protection against this method. 🔐

Here are a few simple ways we can all help strengthen community safety:

🔒 Consider upgrading to anti-snap or TS007 3-star rated locks
💡 Use sensor lighting around entrances and driveways where possible
📹 Use CCTV, video doorbells, or visible security devices if available
🚗 Always remove valuables from vehicles and ensure they are locked
🪟 Keep valuables, keys, and handbags out of sight from windows and doors
🚪 Double-check doors and windows are locked before leaving home
👀📱Keep an eye out for neighbours and report suspicious behaviour to police
🤝 Share crime prevention advice with friends, family, and local residents

Even small security improvements can make a big difference. By staying aware, supporting one another, and working together, we can help keep our neighbourhoods safe, welcoming, and secure for everyone 🚨🚔

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