Lancashire Police

Further to our earlier appeals, Jason Smith was found safe and well in the Burnley area on Sunday (June 23).
Thanks to everyone who shared our appeals to find him.

**MISSING**
Can you help us find Emma Dennison, 29, who is missing from home in Lancaster?
Emma, who also uses the surname Smith, was last seen in the Ryelands Park area on June 22nd.
... She is described as white, around 5ft 2ins, of average build, with short, black hair. She also has links to Morecambe.
PC Ben Rooke, of Morecambe Police, said: “We are growing increasingly concerned for Emma’s welfare and are asking anybody who has seen her or knows where she may be to get in touch as soon as possible.”
Anybody with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log number 1379 of June 23rd.
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*THREE GREAT VACANCIES FOR COMMS PROFESSIONALS* Our Media & Engagement team currently has three vacancies which are crucial to our continued success. We are looking for a talented professional with internal comms experience to lead on how we communicate and engage with our staff; a Digital Communications Officer to drive our social media and community messaging and a part-time (3 days per week) Press & PR officer to work in our busy press office team.
We can offer people a g...reat team environment, flexible working, generous annual leave entitlements, free parking, access to a defined benefit pension scheme and a variety of work which is second to none. If you believe that great communications can help us to solve crime and keep people safe then have a look at our website here http://socsi.in/YCEhz for all the vacancy information and to apply. Good luck!
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The Met Office has advised that weather warnings are in place for parts of the North West, including Lancashire today and tomorrow. Please be prepared for heavy rain and take extra care if you’re out on the roads. ⛈☔️⚠️

We are warning people of the dangers of taking drugs after a suspected drug related death in Preston.
We were called at around 4am this morning (Sunday, June 23rd) by the Ambulance Service after a 17-year-old boy had taken ill at an address on Garstang Road.
He was taken to Royal Preston Hospital but was sadly pronounced dead shortly afterwards. His family have been informed.
... Whilst his death is currently being treated as unexplained, it is believed that he had taken MDMA and cannabis during the evening before he became unwell.
DI Martin Pearson from Preston Police said: “This is an extremely sad set of circumstances and my thoughts are with the boy’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time.
“We know that he was at a gathering at a house with some friends and we believe he has taken drugs in the lead up to his death.
“Following this tragic incident, I would like to take this opportunity to remind people, especially youngsters, of the potential risks of taking drugs. Whilst they may be seen as safe and enjoyable, they can prove fatal.
“If you have taken something and start to feel unwell, please seek medical attention immediately.”
An investigation is on-going into the time leading up to the boy’s death. A file is being prepared for HM Coroner.
For information about the dangers of taking drugs and their effects, please visit Talk to Frank at http://socsi.in/v8dXA.
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We are appealing for information about a wanted man from Knowsley.
Daniel Deens, 31, of Roughwood Drive, Kirkby, is wanted in connection with a number of burglary offences in February and March where high-value cars have been stolen from addresses in the Preston, Chorley and Blackburn areas.
Deens is described as white, 5ft 11in tall, of slim build with dark-brown, medium length hair. He has hazel-coloured eyes and speaks with a Liverpool accent.
... He could be violent and members of the public are advised not to approach him.
PC Tim Phillips, of Preston Police, said: “We are urging anyone with information about Deens to come forward.
“We believe he is in the Kirkby area of Liverpool and would ask anyone who knows where he is to contact us.
“Deens is thought to be actively avoiding police and we would advise people not to approach him, but instead call police immediately.”
Anyone with information can call 101 or email 8855@lancashire.pnn.police.uk. Alternatively Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Lancashire National Champions!
Lancon netball team competed in the PSUK Netball final yesterday against The Metropolitan Team, who were the reigning champions. In a very tight, hard fought game Lancs drew with The Met 45-45 & had to play extra time. After a nail biting extra 10 minutes Lancashire came out victorious winning 50-49. This was a superb squad performance and a well deserved victory for the dedication shown by the whole team. Not only in attending PSUK fixtures b...ut also for friendly matches against regional squads.
Thanks also goes to all the supporters who travelled to Nottingham, their support and cheering was much appreciated. Lancs have not won this competition since 1982 so this is a fantastic achievement. Lancs will now go on to represent the Police force in the 2020 Crown Netball competition and compete against other forces such as RAF, Army, Navy and Fire Service
Lancs Team PC 3453 Kat Stokes PC 3369 Jeannette Laidlow PC 1947 Liv Wiggins PCSO 7641 Kobie Sloane PC 2595 Sarah Scott PC 3521 Nic Mangnall PC 6993 Gemma Sandham PC 4247 Lizzie Nihill PC 843 Kirsty Lamb
Well done :)
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UPDATE
A man wanted in connection with a firearms discharge has been arrested.
Hasriat Omar Khan, 32, formerly of Moorlands View, Ramsbottom, was wanted in connection with the incident which occurred on May 7th 2017 at around 1.10am, when a firearm was discharged at an address on Beaconsfield Street. Nobody was hurt during the incident.
... After failing to attend the end of the trial at Preston Crown Court, Khan was convicted of one count of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence on 18 April. He was later sentenced in his absence to 8 years in prison with an extended licence of a year.
He was arrested last night (17 June) in the Blackburn area and is currently in police custody.
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Please read and share this appeal from our officers in West Lancashire to find missing 29-year-old Richard Kehoe. We also now have CCTV of Richard shortly after he went missing which shows him carrying a guitar. He has links to Merseyside, Cheshire and Greater Manchester so please share if you have friends in these areas to help us find him. Thanks for your help.

We posted an appeal earlier today to help find a woman missing from the Croston area. Thankfully she has now been found safe. Many thanks for your support once again. Have a happy and a safe weekend :)

We’re the first force in the country to roll out a fleet of vehicles kitted out with a ground-breaking weapons storage system which could potentially reduce our response time to major incidents. Supt Julian Platt explains in this video how the system has already been used.
#innovation #lancashirepolice

Following our earlier post, here’s Supt Julian Platt talking about our brand new Aeryon R60 Skyranger drones
#innovation #lancashirepolice

Innovation is the word of the moment at Lancashire Police thanks to brand new technology being rolled out across the county.
Following a successful trial last year, a pair of drones are now in full operation for use in a variety of incidents including searches for missing people, crowd patrol at football matches, firearms incidents, searches for cannabis farms and at the scene of road traffic accidents (to name just a few!)
Two drones operating on a ‘tag team’ basis can rema...in in the air indefinitely, covering more ground than officers on foot and providing them with a clear, aerial view of a situation.
In addition, a fleet of armed response vehicles have been kitted out with a brand new weapons storage system, with more set to be fitted with the new tech over the coming months.
The new design means weapons on board ARVs will be stored in a specially-designed safe, which will be both secure and easily accessible from the cab of the vehicles, so that officers will not have to stop to get ‘kitted up’ en route to incidents where an armed response is needed.
This could potentially reduce our response time to major incidents by several minutes. It also means officers patrolling a large crowd in an ARV will be able to react much quicker if an incident begins to unfold.
We are the first force in the country to roll out such a system.
Supt Julian Platt, Operations Manager at Lancashire Police, said: “We, and the Office of the Police and Crime Commissioner, have invested a huge amount of resources into researching and bringing to reality these new pieces of kit and we hope it shows not only our commitment to innovation but also our commitment to giving our officers on the ground the very best and latest tools to help them as they deal with both daily business and major incidents.
“Our priority is to keep residents safe and feeling safe. From this perspective we have seen the benefit of both the drones and the weapons storage system already.”
Keep your eyes on this page for videos of Supt Julian Platt talking about the new kit and some of the situations where it has already helped us.
#innovation #lancashirepolice
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Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service two men have this evening (Wednesday, June 12th) been charged with the murder of Steven Thurston in Blackburn.
George Preshur, 30, of Keele Walk, Blackburn and Andrew Tate, 22, of Brownbirks Road, Huncoat are due to appear before Blackburn Magistrates’ Court tomorrow morning (Thursday, June 13th)
Police launched a murder enquiry after the body of Steven Thurston, 50, was found inside his home address on Sussex Drive, B...lackburn at about 12.50am on Monday (June 10th)
A Home Office post mortem examination showed he died from significant head injuries.
In a tribute Steven’s family said: “Steven was the kindest, caring, loving father, son and brother whose door was always open to help others.”
A 52-year-old woman from Blackburn arrested in connection with the investigation has been released under investigation.
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Great news folks. We appealed for help earlier to find missing Peter Stead, 31, from St Annes and this evening he has been found safe and well. Many thanks as always for your help with our appeal. You truly can make a difference.

CAN YOU HELP?
Police are making a fresh bid for information, eight months on from the last sighting of Preston man Steven Durand.
Steven, 31, was reported as missing from the Hornby Avenue area of Preston on October 28.
... Enquiries have revealed that Steven’s last known movements are as follows:
- At 14:00 hours on 19 October, Steven’s card was used at cash machine in Chorley town centre.
- It is believed Steven travelled by train from Chorley to Manchester later in the afternoon of 19 October.
- At around 07:00 on 20 October, Steven was seen on CCTV at Bargain Booze on Bolton Road in Salford (pictured)
- Steven visited the Premier Store on Agecroft Road in Swinton at 11:00 hours on 20 October. This is the last confirmed sighting of Steven.
Despite several appeals for information, Steven has not been seen since 20 October.
Steven’s mum Christine Durand is desperate for news about her son and is asking everyone to cast their minds back to that time.
She said: “Steven suffers from mental health issues but is a very kind soul and will talk to anyone. I’d ask that people think back to those dates in October and have a really good think if they were in the Chorley or Manchester areas. Did you see my son or even have a conversation with him? Steven has been gone for eight months now and my one plea is that people don’t forget about him. Every month that passes is another without my son and another month of pain and worry.”
Steven is described as mixed race, 5ft 10in tall, of stocky build with cropped dark hair. He is mixed-race and walks with a noticeable limp due to having cerebral palsy. Steven has links to the Preston and Chorley areas.
DC Jon Quinn of Preston Police said: “Steven’s disappearance is of great concern for us and we are doing all we can to find him but we need the public’s help. Somebody must know something and I’d urge anyone with information, no matter how small or insignificant they think it is, to make contact with us today.” Anyone with information can contact police on 101 quoting log 0820 of October 28.
Alternatively independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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Please see the below update from our colleagues in Cambridgeshire. Good news 👍