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New temporary chief inspector announced for Preston Police

Helen Bevan Pic: Preston Police A new chief inspector for Preston Police has been named. Helen Bevan will be the temporary chief inspector and will be responsible for response policing across the city. She joined […]

2 months ago
New scheme to teach children about policing in South Ribble

South Ribble policing team with the primary school children. Pic: Lancashire Police South Ribble’s Neighbourhood Policing team have launched a new initiative to teach school children about policing. Officers will engage with primary school children in South Ribble to deliver an engaging […]

2 months ago
New Detective Superintendent for Preston and South Ribble

Mark Howarth-Oates is the man responsible for investigations in Preston and surrounding area Pic: Lancashire Police Lancashire Police’s South Division have welcomed a new Detective Superintendent. Detective Superintendent Mark Haworth-Oates will be responsible for investigations across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and Lancashire. Mark has worked in […]

2 months ago
Current Lancashire Police deputy chief constable to take on top role

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden with Sacha Hatchett. Pic: LPCC The current deputy chief of Lancashire Police is to become the new head police officer for the county. Sacha Hatchett has been announced as the new Chief Constable. She will […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police join Lancashire County Council to tackle child exploitation by engaging in city centre

Police on patrol in Preston city centre Pic: Preston Police Preston Police have joined forces with Lancashire County Council to tackle Child Sexual Exploitation (CSE) and Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) in the city. Officers from the Exploitation Team and Neighbourhood […]

3 months ago
Preston Police officers who saved elderly man who suffered cardiac arrest receive award

Chief Constable Chris Rowley and PS Timperley being presented with their award. Pic: Lancashire Constabulary Officers and staff from Preston and South Lancashire have been recognised for their outstanding contribution to Lancashire Police. The twenty-three people from the South Division, which covers Preston, Chorley and […]

3 months ago
Preston city centre youth scheme to reduce anti-social behaviour receives cash boost

Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden, on Fishergate in Preston. Pic: Lancashire Constabulary Schemes across Preston and Lancashire which aim to deter crime and keep people safe have been provided with over £30,000 in funding by Police and Crime Commissioner, Andrew Snowden. The […]

3 months ago
Lancashire Police officer tried to murder partner and fled the scene covering his tracks

James Riley A former Lancashire Police officer has been jailed after trying to murder his partner in a Manchester hotel and going to extensive lengths to cover his tracks. James Riley, of […]

3 months ago
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