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Please dial 999 in an emergency - otherwise go online at https://www.lancashire.police.uk/ro/report/ Clitheroe Police Station is open between 9am and 1pm Monday to Friday for general enquiries. Your nearest front counter services are as follows. Please check out our website (link in website information on this page) for the latest opening times

Blackburn Greenbank Front Counter Service
Greenbank

Business Park off Whitebirk Drive
Blackburn BB1 3HP

Accrington Front Counter Service
8-10 Broadway, Accrington BB5 1EY

Blackburn Town Centre Front Counter Service
St John's Court, Ainsworth Street, Blackburn BB1 6AW

Burnley Front Counter Service
Parker Lane Burnley BB11 2BT

Nelson Front Counter Service
Broadway Nelson BB9 9SJ

📢 Thinking About a Career Change? Come and Say Hello! ☕🚔 The Lancashire Constabulary Recruitment Team will be in Blackbu...
26/08/2026

📢 Thinking About a Career Change? Come and Say Hello! ☕

🚔 The Lancashire Constabulary Recruitment Team will be in Blackburn on Friday and we'd love to meet you!🚔

📍 Chaii Caffè- 33 Freckleton Street, Blackburn, BB2 2AL

📅 Friday 28 August 2026

🕛 11:00pm to 4:00pm

If you're considering a new career, why not pop in for a chat over a coffee? Our Recruitment Team will be on hand to answer your questions and provide information about the wide range of rewarding careers available within Lancashire Constabulary.

We have a variety of exciting opportunities, including:

✅ Police Officer roles
✅ Police Staff vacancies
✅ Specialist and support roles
✅ Career development opportunities

Whether you're just curious about policing careers or ready to take the next step, we'd be delighted to speak with you.

No appointment needed. Just drop in and say hello!

We look forward to meeting you.

Policing can often be a very mixed bag of events and emotions. Today was a fun day when as part of the Ribble Valley Nei...
20/08/2026

Policing can often be a very mixed bag of events and emotions. Today was a fun day when as part of the Ribble Valley Neighbourhood Team we got to engage with our communities in both Clitheroe and Longridge as we watched the progress of the Tour of Britain Women's race. Even the wet weather didn't dampen spirits to much and good luck to the ladies for stage 3 tomorrow.

Evening all, We have an update for you from DCI Jill Vescovi, after she told you about a very sad discovery in the Stony...
14/08/2026

Evening all,

We have an update for you from DCI Jill Vescovi, after she told you about a very sad discovery in the Stonyhurst area from earlier in the week:

You may remember that we asked for your help after some foetal remains were discovered by the river, and that we were making enquiries to trace the mother, and any potential witnesses.

I can now let you know that both parents have come forward following the appeal and have been spoken to by our officers.

I need to make it really clear that after speaking to them and conducting further enquiries, we are satisfied that there has been no crime committed, and our investigation has been brought to a close.

I want to take a moment to recognise the parents, who have been extremely brave in coming forward to us this week. They have been through something incredibly distressing and are being offered the appropriate support.

I and my team appreciate the assistance from the public from our initial request, and we understand this will have been a talking point in the community, so it was important to bring you this update today.

What I now need to ask though, is that you respect the parents, their distress, and the fact that no crime has taken place. Please now allow them to lay their baby to rest appropriately, with the knowledge that we have conducted a thorough investigation, and avoid speculating online, or between yourselves.

To those who shared the appeal or provided information – thank you. Your support is always appreciated, and because of that support, we have been able to determine the facts and ensure that the baby has an appropriate goodbye.

👮 🐴  Today as you know, your local Neighbourhood Policing team was at Clitheroe Castle with our amazing mounted colleagu...
11/08/2026

👮 🐴 Today as you know, your local Neighbourhood Policing team was at Clitheroe Castle with our amazing mounted colleagues and their horses. We had a fantastic day meeting and engaging with members of the public, especially our younger visitors who loved the chance to try on our Mini Police uniform!

Tomorrow, Wednesday 12th August we will be at Barrow Brook industrial estate car park around 10.30am. Come along and say hello, or if you've got an issue you'd like to raise with us, we'll be there and happy to help.

And finally, you may notice in the photo, the horses couldn't wait so if anyone has any roses that need feeding, feel free to bring a shovel, they've kindly left us some excellent fertiliser! 🌹 😂

Clitheroe Neighbourhood Police Team - Out and About!Your Clitheroe NPT will be out and about in our mobile Police Statio...
10/08/2026

Clitheroe Neighbourhood Police Team - Out and About!

Your Clitheroe NPT will be out and about in our mobile Police Station this week. Come along and say hello! If you have any concerns you'd like to discuss, need some advice or simply want to meet your local officers and have a chat.

Our first stop will be Tuesday 11th August at the Clitheroe Castle playing fields at around 11.30am. We're hoping that our four legged friends (pictured) may also be with us tomorrow

We'll be visiting different locations across the area throughout the week, so keep an eye on our page for updates on where we'll be next!

We look forward to seeing you.

09/08/2026

If you're considering a new career, why not pop in for a chat over a coffee and find out more about the exciting opportunities available within Lancashire Constabulary?

The Lancashire Constabulary Recruitment Team will be at:

📍 Chaii Caffè, 33 Freckleton Street, Blackburn, BB2 2AL

📅 Wednesday 12th August 2026

🕚 11:30am - 5:30pm

We have a wide range of rewarding careers, including:

✅ Police Officer roles
✅ Police Staff vacancies
✅ Specialist and support roles
✅ Career development opportunities

Whether you're just curious about working in policing or ready to take the next step in your career journey, our Recruitment Team will be on hand to answer your questions and provide advice about the opportunities available.

We look forward to meeting you! 👋

PC's Hammond and Spence Strike Again!Following the report of a trailer stolen from an address in Clitheroe, officers hav...
07/08/2026

PC's Hammond and Spence Strike Again!

Following the report of a trailer stolen from an address in Clitheroe, officers have successfully located and recovered the stolen trailer, along with it's cargo of a couple of chicken coops!

Despite giving our officers a bit of a (chicken) run around, they were quickly scrambled to assist in recovering the trailer and coops. The suspected offenders have been arrested and left in no doubt as to who rules the roost! The investigation remains on going by the above officers once they figure out the pecking order.

On a serious note, this is a great result and demonstrates our commitment to tackling crime and bringing offenders to justice.

Good afternoon,On Monday 3rd August a suspcious male was reported in the Whalley area.PC Hammond, PC Spence and PCSO Pem...
04/08/2026

Good afternoon,

On Monday 3rd August a suspcious male was reported in the Whalley area.

PC Hammond, PC Spence and PCSO Pemberton made to the area and quickly located the male who for some reason didn't want to stop for a chat and ran from patrols who detained him after a benny hill style chase.

The male had some difficulty recalling his name and date of birth, the reason became apparent when it transpired he was wanted on recall to prison.

The male was taken through to Greenbank custody and the officers resumed their sandwich run.

You may have heard by now about the death of a woman in Longridge earlier this month or have seen the police activity in...
27/07/2026

You may have heard by now about the death of a woman in Longridge earlier this month or have seen the police activity in the area following it.

Hannah Fry, 29, became unwell at an address on Meadow Croft, Longridge whilst our officers were in attendance on 13th July.

She was taken to hospital but very sadly, despite the best efforts of the emergency services and medical professionals, she was pronounced deceased.

Hannah's family have today paid a loving tribute to her, and have asked us to share that tribute on their behalf.

Kevin and Sarah Harcup said: "We are devastated to announce the tragic and sudden passing of our beloved daughter, Hannah Eidann Fry, on Monday, 13th July.

“Hannah was our beautiful and only daughter, the light of our lives and the love in our hearts and souls. She was a devoted mother to her two precious daughters, a cherished daughter, granddaughter, sister, and a loyal, loving friend to so many.

“At just 29 years old, Hannah's life was far too short. She was not only beautiful inside and out, but also funny, bubbly, witty, and full of life, with a fantastic personality.

“She will always be remembered for her madcap sense of humour, her infectious laugh, and her ability to light up every room she entered.

“Hannah had an extraordinary capacity for love, kindness, compassion, and loyalty. She was truly one of a kind, and there will never be another like her.

“She will be forever missed, not only by our family but by the countless people whose lives she touched.

“Her middle name, Eidann, means Gift from God, and she truly was the greatest gift we could ever have received.

“Gone far too soon but loved beyond words and missed beyond measure.

“Until we see you again, Hannah, we love you to the moon, the stars, and back.

“Forever in our hearts, our girly bear 🐻

“Love always, Mummy, Daddy Kev and Nanna❤️🕊️"

Our thoughts remain with Hannah's loved ones, who are being supported by specially trained officers, at this devestating time.

Hannah’s death is being treated as unexplained, and enquiries into what led to it are ongoing.

To read more, visit: https://orlo.uk/bc1me

We understand that this may cause some discussion in the local area, however, this post is about Hannah, and the lovely tribute her family have paid to her today. We ask that you are mindful of all those affected by Hannah’s death, and please refrain from any unhelpful speculation that could only cause further distress to her family.

We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious road traffic collision on the A59 at Horton, near Gisburn...
24/07/2026

We are appealing for witnesses and footage following a serious road traffic collision on the A59 at Horton, near Gisburn.

Our officers were called to the A59, at the junction of Yarlside Lane, at 6:31pm on Thursday 23rd July following reports of a collision between a silver Hyundai i20 and a black Range Rover Evoque.

The driver of the Hyundai, a woman in her 40s, and the driver of the Range Rover, a woman in her 50s, were both taken to hospital with serious injuries. A child in the Hyundai was also taken to hospital with minor injuries.

Sergeant Rebecca Price, of our Roads Policing Unit said: “Three people have been left with injuries following this collision and our thoughts remain with them at this time.

"We are in the early stages of our investigation, and I am appealing directly to you, the public, for your assistance.

“If you witnessed this collision, saw the movements of either vehicle prior to the collision or have any information or footage that could assist us, please contact us on 101 quoting log 1334 of 23rd July or email the Serious Collision Investigation Unit at [email protected]

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