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A man who died in a crash near Lesmahagow has now been named.
He was Blane Rundell, 22, from the Lanarkshire area.
Mr Rundell was the driver of a red Suzuki Alto car which was involved in a collision with a HGV on the B7078 north of Kerse Roundabout n…
Cape Breton Regional Police say two men are facing charges after police seized 2.2 kilograms of cocaine and 380 grams of ecstasy, along with cash and a pickup truck. (Tom Ayers/CBC – image credit)
Two Cape Breton men are facing drug trafficking cha…
A police chief who took a high-profile role in the search for Nicola Bulley earlier this year has died suddenly at his home.
Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson, of Lancashire[1] Constabulary, died on Sunday at the age of 50, according to the force….
Tributes pour in for senior Lancashire Police officer who died over the weekend aged 50.
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Yesterday (Sunday, December 10), the force announce the death of Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson who died at his home address that morning in what is believed to be a medical-related death.
At the time of the announcement, Lancashire Police paid their own tribute[2] to the officer but overnight many more have come in from across the Lancashire community.
Take a look at some of the many touching tributes below:
Tributes have been paid to Assistant Chief Constable Peter Lawson who passed away on Sunday, December 11.
PNE Police: “As a PC it’s rare to come into direct contact with ACPO ranks, however, as a football officer the regularity of “having the ear” of ACC’s & DCC’s increases considerably. Mr Lawson was regularly a Commander for #pnefc games & was a tremendous leader & support to me over the years”
Blackpool Council: “We are deeply saddened to hear this sad news. ACC Peter Lawson worked closely with many councillors and officers, he was well liked and respected by all. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and @LancsPolice colleagues.”
Chief Fire Officer for Lancashire Justin Johnston QFSM: “Awful news. All of our thoughts are with Pete’s family, friends and colleagues at this incredibly difficult time.”
Lytham, Kirkham, Poulton-le-Fylde and Westby-with-Plumptons planning application…
Andy Brown from the Environment Agency North West: “Shocking news. Having been lucky enough to have seen Pete work in emergencies he was clearly a person of the highest order. Thinking of his family, friends & colleagues.”
The National Police Lead for Child Protection Ian Critchley QPM: “My deepest thoughts at this very sad news are with Pete s family , friends and all his colleagues@LancsPolice. Pete your professionalism, dedication to public service , humility, and compassion will be very much missed by many . Taken too soon. Rest in Peace.”
Lancashire Police Federation Chair Zeg Awan: “All at Lancashire Police Federation are devastated at the news of the death of ACC Peter Lawson. Pete was a lovely man, well liked and respected by all. Our thoughts are with Pete’s family, friends and close colleagues at this awful time.”
South Wales Police: “We’re incredibly sorry to hear this news, and our thoughts and condolences are with ACC Lawson’s family, friends and colleagues. Rest in peace.”
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A “horrific and distressing” sexual assault on a male is being investigated by police.
The man was on his way to work when he was attacked on Hendham Vale in Harpurhey, Lancashire, at around 8:15am on Monday December 4. Greater Manchester Police descri…
The incident happened in the afternoon on Accrington Road and Rossendale Road (Image: Google Maps)Drivers have been told to avoid certain roads after a large fuel spillage in Burnley[1] today (Sunday, December 10).The incident happened in the afternoon…
Mountain rescue and underwater teams have joined searches for Brian BlakemanPolice are continuing to search for a 77-year-old man who went missing on Tuesday.They recently conducted underwater and helicopter searches for Brian Blakeman, who was last se…
Police are continuing to search for a Lancashire man who has now been missing for four days.
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Brian Blakeman, 77, has been missing from Skelmersdale[2] since Tuesday (December 5) and police say they remain extremely concerned for his welfare.
He is believed to be wearing a blue fleece jacket with an Everton FC badge on, with jeans and trainers.
Since the day of his disappearance, search teams have been working day and night to try and find him.
Police continue their search for Brian Blakeman
Teams have covered 14sq km of open land, including Beacon Country Park, Dalton Lees, Holland Moor, Tower Hill, West Pimbo, Tawd Valley Park, Westheads Clough, Delf Clough and Elmer’s Green.
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Police[4] search teams have been supported by the police helicopter, the police drone team, Lancashire[5] Fire and Rescue, Lancashire Fire and Rescue drone team, Bowland Pennine Mountain Rescue, Bolton Mountain Rescue, Mountain Rescue search dogs and the National Police Air Service (NPAS) as part of this activity.
A Lancashire Police[6] spokesman said: “Today, officers from the North West Underwater Search Unit will be searching three areas of open water.
“You should also expect to see search teams covering arterial routes in the Skelmersdale area, including 26 roundabouts. We know these are places the public pass everyday, but in some areas they are quite large and overgrown, so we’ll be focusing here.
“We remain thankful for the tremendous support we have received from the public as part of our searches. We know you want to help find Brian. Please continue to check your gardens, sheds, outhouses, and open spaces around your residential area.
“We would encourage the public to share our appeal – it is possible Brian has walked some distance or used public transport. He could have made it as far as Parbold, Orrell, Bickerstaffe or Westhead.
“We are working with local bus and rail providers, as well as Merseyside and Greater Manchester Police to find Brian.
“We would also continue to ask any residents in Tanhouse, Fosters Green and Digmoor to check their CCTV and doorbell camera footage for between 9am and 4pm on Tuesday (December 5), for a possible sighting of Brian. If you were driving in those areas and have dashcam, please check your footage.”
If you have information which could assist our investigation, please call 999 immediately or email [email protected][7].
Police are appealing for information after an unidentifed man was found dead in a Lancashire field.
Emergency services were called to Dean Brook, near to Horrobin Lane in Rivington, shortly before 3pm on Thursday (December 7). They have since confirmed…