Man jailed for murder of stepdaughter he was sexually obsessed with Nathan Owens was described as ‘despicable’ in court The Independent UK · Oct 23
Man murdered stepdaughter at university halls after developing 'perverted' sexual obsession Nathan Owens killed Carla Georgescu then staged the scene to look like a suicide The Independent UK · Oct 22
Police launch probe after several vehicles seen driving in wrong direction on M6 Drivers have been reminded of the ‘utterly devastating consequences’ after seven people died in a crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough The Independent UK · Aug 25
Bodies of two missing men found in car hidden in ‘thick undergrowth’ Both men were separately reported missing and were later found in car off a carriageway The Independent UK · Jul 5
Missing Jeans Could Hold Key to Solving 30-Year-Old Murder of Janet Murgatroyd Three decades after Janet Murgatroyd's murder, Lancashire Police hope advances in DNA technology can solve the case. Missing jeans may hold crucial evidence International Business Times UK · Jun 22
The ‘evil and monstrous’ teacher who used charm and easy manner to hide ‘gratuitous’ abuse of baby son Preston Davey was murdered in a fatal sex attack carried out by his adoptive father Jamie Varley in a case that ‘shocked the nation’ The Independent UK · Jun 18
Grandmother of baby murdered by adopted parents wanted to keep him – reports Preston Davey died four months after he was adopted by Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley. Evening Standard · Jun 16
Woman dead and man in critical condition after trying to rescue their dog from sea The two people, both in their sixties, were recovered from the sea on Saturday night The Independent UK · May 31
Body recovered from River Ribble after search for missing 12-year-old boy Lancashire Police believe the body to be that of a missing 12-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming with friends on Tuesday The Independent UK · May 26
Man who paralysed girlfriend in attack jailed for 16 years Robert Easom, 57, attacked Trudi Burgess in a culmination of eight years of controlling, coercive and violent behaviour. Evening Standard · Feb 27
CCTV footage reveals last movements of missing Lancaster University student Tom was last seen wearing a black Carhartt jacket, black jeans and black Doc Martin shoes and carrying a backpack over his shoulder The Independent UK · Dec 21, 2025
Multi-Name Fugitive on the Run: Lancashire Police Hunt for Drug and Violence Suspect in Local Incidents Lancashire Police are urgently searching for 32-year-old Imtiaz Hussain, wanted in connection with two GBH assaults, a knifepoint robbery and a drug-related court failure, with the public warned not to approach him and to call 999 with any information. International Business Times UK · Nov 6, 2025
Ex-Manchester United player Hannibal Mejbri could face HUGE punishment if guilty of spitting at Leeds United fans Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is reportedly being investigated by Lancashire Police and the Football Association FourFourTwo · Oct 20, 2025
Criminal jailed for life after shooting prison officer dead in ‘revenge killing’ Elias Morgan had threatened to harm his victim’s family before killing him years later The Independent UK · Sep 2, 2025
Evening Standard · Sep 2, 2025 Man who murdered ex-prison officer is jailed for life with a minimum of 45 years Elias Morgan, 35, gunned down father-of-three Lenny Scott, 33, in Skelmersdale, Lancashire last year
The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025 Woman killed by falling tree branch ‘while walking with child’ in country park The woman was struck by a falling tree branch in Blackburn's Witton Country Park, Lancashire, on Monday
Bored Panda · Aug 7, 2025 Talking Parrot Helps Bust Major Gang Operation As Footage Of Its Illicit Training Goes Viral It was among these videos that officials spotted Mango being schooled in the terminology used for their illicit street-level operations.
Evening Standard · Aug 7, 2025 Drugs gang smashed after parrot taught to speak like a dealer and 'repeat price list' A pet parrot was taught to repeat drug dealing phrases by a gang selling heroin, crack cocaine, ketamine and cannabis
International Business Times UK · Aug 6, 2025 Lancashire Police Sells Seized Bitcoin, Gets £500K Windfall But Draws Social Media Flak, Not Praise Lancashire Police gained £500K from selling seized Bitcoin, but social media reaction questions transparency, timing, and use of the funds.
The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2025 Police hunt sex offender last seen at Bournemouth railway station days after prison release Christopher Spelman, 66, originally from Prescot, Merseyside, is believed to be living in a tent
Evening Standard · Jul 6, 2025 Boy, 4, dies after ‘gravestone falls on him at cemetery’ in broad daylight The incident took place at Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire yesterday
The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2025 Boy, 4, dies after gravestone falls in cemetery Emergency services were called to Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire on Saturday afternoon
Evening Standard · Mar 22, 2025 Man who escaped from prison van on the way to court found Jamie Cooper, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody.
Evening Standard · Mar 21, 2025 Search for man who escaped from prison van enters third day Jamie Cooper, 33, fled from the GEOAmey vehicle travelling to Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, Lancashire Police said.
Evening Standard · Mar 20, 2025 Man who escaped from prison van on Wednesday morning still missing Jamie Cooper, 33, fled from the vehicle carrying prisoners to court when it was on the M55 on Wednesday, police said.