Lancashire Police Federation

17/06/2026

Police Officers have spoken of their disgust after a man who was jailed for throwing a brick at an officer’s head was let out only days after he was sentenced for the crime.

PC Conor McIntyre was left bloodied, bruised and severely concussed after a brutal attack on him by serial criminal George Jacobs.

But after Jacobs was jailed in court for the crime - he walked free from prison 16 days later.

Now PC McIntyre and Lancashire Police Federation – the staff association representing police officers – have now hit out at the early release of the offender and asked what deterrent is there for assaulting the country’s cops?

“This news was a real kick in the teeth,” said PC McIntyre. “It has added insult to my injuries. This disgusting decision has given me no confidence in the justice system.

“I have been a police officer for nearly seven years. I love my job and I'm good at it, but this incident has caused me to re-evaluate my career as a constable.”

On the evening of Saturday 22 November 2025, PC McIntyre was patrolling Morecambe when he found an illegal electric bike. When he went to seize it, two men appeared and shouted at him, and one of them, Jacobs, started to wheel the bike into a flat. When PC McIntyre tried to grab it, Jacobs pushed and grappled with him, and the officer told him he was under arrest.

Jacobs ran off and PC McIntyre pursued him, but when he couldn’t locate him he returned to seize the e-bike. As he sat in his police car doing the paperwork, Jacobs suddenly returned and threw a brick through the driver’s window, striking PC McIntyre on the face; he suffered lacerations to his cheek and lip and a chipped tooth, and glass was embedded in his face and scratched his eye.

Despite being badly concussed, PC McIntyre managed to press his emergency button. He said: “Luckily my colleagues got there pretty quickly, but my recollection of that time is non-existent, really.”

An ambulance took PC McIntyre to hospital, where he was treated for his injuries. Thankfully, his eye was not permanently damaged, but he still has facial scars, and needs more dental work. He was signed off work and then put onto restricted duties, after which he returned to the frontline. He said of that time: “I've got a young daughter at home, and it was hard for her seeing how much of a mess my face was.”

Jacobs was arrested days after the attack and, at Preston Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to unlawful wounding and criminal damage.

PC McIntyre said: “I want to help people, protect victims and put those who don't belong on the streets away, but when my safety is put on the line and my ability to provide for my wife and daughter is jeopardised by such a cowardly act, it has made me feel like it’s no longer worth it.”

On 14 April this year, Jacobs was sentenced to 15 months imprisonment, plus the five months he had already served on remand. It emerged that his criminal record totalled 70 previous offences. But within just 16 days of the custodial sentence, he was identified for early release.

PC McIntyre said: “The force and the Federation have been a brilliant support, and the force tried to push back on the offender being released. I told the Chief Inspector, and he was absolutely disgusted with it, so they tried to put some pressure on the prison, but it didn't work. That length of sentence is not much of a deterrent, plus he’s a serial offender.”

Lancashire Police Federation Chair Martin Midgley said: “This was a calculated assault on an officer sitting in a car. It was pre-meditated. There needs to be a clear message sent out that assaults on officers will not be tolerated. They are working in often dangerous environments, protecting the public and are often the ones running towards danger.

“There were 48,888 assaults on UK Police Officers over the past year. An average of 134 every day. An Officer assaulted on average every 10 minutes. In Lancashire 389 police officers were assaulted last year.

“We need to protect our protectors and provide a visible and consistent deterrent against these despicable crimes. An attack on an officer is an attack on society.”

Martin concluded: “As well as the effect of these assaults on officers’ mental health, to then feel let down by the criminal justice system is terrible. If you assault a police officer, there should be no early release from prison.”

15/06/2026

The parents of Northumbria Police PC Jess Turnbull - who died on duty on Wednesday - have paid tribute to their ‘remarkable’ daughter who was ‘our greatest pride and our greatest joy’.

Jess was responding to a collision in Cramlington late last Monday night, June 8, and while at the scene was struck by a car unconnected to the original incident.

Jess, 19, was taken to hospital, where surrounded by her loved ones, she sadly died.

Today her mum and dad, Janice and Andy Turnbull, have released a tribute.

They share that Jess, who joined the police in September last year, had followed in her dad’s footsteps after he too served with Northumbria Police.

Janice and Andy have shared the following words about Jess: “As a family, we are utterly devastated by the loss of our beautiful daughter, Jess, who tragically died following a road traffic collision at just 19 years old.

“Jess was our only child, and from the moment she came into our lives she brought happiness, laughter, and love into every day. The hole she leaves in our lives is impossible to put into words.

“Jess and her mum, Janice, shared a bond that was truly special. They were not only mother and daughter but best friends. They loved spending time together, whether that was shopping, chatting for hours or simply enjoying each other’s company. The shared countless memories that Janice will treasure forever.

“From a young age, Jess was full of energy, determination, and kindness. She loved sport and spent much of her childhood playing football and competing as a swimmer.

"Her passion for helping others was evident even then and she later volunteered her time coaching young children in football, encouraging them to believe in themselves and enjoy the game she loved so much.

“Jess recently found happiness with her boyfriend Dan. They had been together for a year and were inseparable. Whether they were out making memories or simply spending time together, they did everything side by side. Jess adored Dan, and he brought so much joy to her life.

“One of Jess’ proudest achievements was becoming a police officer. She absolutely loved serving her community and was incredibly proud to wear the uniform. Following in the footsteps of her dad, Andy, was something she had always dreamed of doing, and seeing her achieve that ambition filled us both with immense pride. Policing was not just a job to Jess, it was a calling.

"She cared deeply about helping people and making a difference, and she approached every day with enthusiasm, compassion and professionalism.

“While our hearts are broken, we are incredibly proud of the remarkable young woman Jess became. We will miss her every single day, but we will carry her love, her spirit, and our memories of her with us forever.

“We would like to thank everyone for the overwhelming kindness, support, and condolences we have received during this unimaginably difficult time.

“Jess was, and always will be, our greatest pride and our greatest joy.”

13/06/2026

Remembering PC Graham Roughly, of Lancashire Constabulary, who died on duty on this day in 1967

He was 22

11/06/2026

Absolutely devastating news as Northumbria Police announce the on duty death of PC Jess Turnbull.

She was 19.

Thoughts are with her family, friends and colleagues at this time.

Jess joined the Force in September last year and worked on the response policing team in Northumberland.

Jess was injured while responding to a collision which occurred on the A189 Spine Road in Cramlington at about 11.10pm on Monday.

While at the scene, she was outside of a marked police vehicle when she was struck by a black Mercedes CLC which was unconnected to the original incident.

Jess was taken to hospital where yesterday, surrounded by her loved ones, she sadly died.

08/06/2026

Fifty-four officers and staff from Lancashire Constabulary’s Preston-based South Division were recognised for their exceptional contributions to policing at the South Divisional Commander’s Awards Ceremony.

Fifty-four officers and staff from Lancashire Constabulary’s Preston-based South Division were recognised for their exceptional contributions to policing at the South Divisional Commander’s Awards Ceremony.

04/06/2026

Upcoming Family Law clinic for colleagues

A Family Law surgery at Federation Office, Police HQ will be held on Wednesday 10th June 2026.

Lund Bennett Law is a dedicated Family Law Solicitors for Lancashire Police Federation.

To make an appointment with the Family Solicitor please telephone 01772 584 556 or email [email protected]

All federation members, their family and police staff are offered:

A free initial 60-minute consultation
A reduced fixed fee Divorce, and
Discounted hourly rates.

The family law solicitor specialises in all areas of matrimonial law including divorce, finances and pension on divorce, child arrangements, cohabitation and civil partnership disputes.

They offer monthly in person surgeries at the Federation Office. As well as Teams appointments or telephone call appointments at any time – just call 0161 924 0079. Whichever is most convenient for you.

01/06/2026

The 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Line is an independent and confidential service for anyone working in policing experiencing a mental health crisis or suicidal thoughts.

If you’re in crisis, and need help now, call 03001312789

https://www.oscarkilo.org.uk/crisis-line

29/05/2026

Lancashire Police Federation has outlined the financial and operational struggles facing officers in the force to PCC Clive Grunshaw.

Federation Chair Martin Midgley explained how many younger officers are living payday to payday with no financial security, and how his colleagues are repeatedly being taken off regular duties to make up for shortfalls elsewhere.

Martin said: “I've raised with him the things that really matter to police officers in Lancashire. I was able to present some figures from a recent survey by Police Friendly that showed over 40% of our 25 to 34 year old police officers have less than £100 left at the end of the month.

“This shows that a lot of our officers are living nearly hand to mouth, no savings, not able to save. And this again puts them under a lot of financial pressure as well as mental wellbeing pressure they're under due to the significant amount of trauma they deal with, and demands on them through increasing workloads as well.”

At the other end of the career scale, Martin highlighted that officers nearing retirement are having to deal with the blow of suddenly finding out they will be leaving with substantially less money than they had planned for.

He explained: “This has really affected officers who are just about to retire, and I've raised examples of officers who are due to retire this week, who are uncertain of what money is going to come in, how that money is going to be paid, and what their actual figures are they're going to receive.

“It's another really shocking example of how the Government are treating police officers, with little regard for their welfare and little regard for the pay and conditions, which they're actively eroding away at the minute.”

As well as financial issues, Martin told the PCC about the burden on officers of the trauma they experience at work, and the important of protecting rest days so colleagues can fully recuperate from their duties.

He said: “A part of the Federation's plan is we're looking to work to where we can support to build public confidence in policing. We need the public to be backing our police officers and understanding the pressure that they are under.

“We need their support when we start looking to how we tackle these issues on a bigger scale, and put pressure on Government and MPs to realise that change needs to come into the pay and conditions of police officers.

“One element of that is abstraction rates. We've got a Neighbourhood policing guarantee at the minute, and the concern is the deviation rate of officers being pulled back onto the Response teams, they're coming away from their Neighbourhood duties to fill in a core function of policing.

“But that then puts those officers under more pressure because they're now having to service the needs of the community in their Neighbourhood role, with less time within that neighbourhood, and that puts pressure on those officers. Also, it's not their core role, they need to be out there and dealing with the community issues, building those relationships and building public trust and confidence in policing.

“The PCC is keen to hear the true voice of our frontline police officers, what they're facing and what they're dealing with – this will help him in his decision making and how he can influence how the force progresses forward.

“I'm here wanting to make sure that our police officers are getting the best support, the best pay and conditions, and their welfare is paramount in decision making by our chief officer team and the PCC. And he is influential in that decision making.”

Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw said: “This was a constructive meeting and an important opportunity to hear directly from Federation representatives about the challenges officers are facing.

“I am committed to working with the Chief Constable and partners to ensure our officers are properly supported, both in terms of their welfare and the demands placed upon them, so they can continue to protect the public effectively.”

27/05/2026

The Chair of Lancashire Police Federation is planning to highlight officers’ concerns and stresses and raise their profile with senior policing figures and MPs.

Martin Midgley said: “As a Federation branch, we're looking at how we can move forward and what our aims are for the next 12 months.

“One of the key things is visibility. We are doing lots of work to hold the force to account around working conditions and rest day cancellations, and I want members to know that we’re doing this in the background, because sometimes it can be a bit hidden.

“I also want to be out speaking to our frontline. I'm doing that already, and I have quarterly meetings with our chief officers on their portfolio areas; I tell them the views of our frontline officers about what it's really like for them in their departments.

“You will see me out and about more having those conversations, and ensuring that I have a really good understanding of how the frontline is struggling at the minute, and how the Federation can help in that. I’ll then take those concerns straight back to the chief officers and decision-makers and present on behalf of our members what we feel needs to change.”

Martin is also continuing to meet with local MPs. He said: “I've got a few meetings lined up and I'll continue to meet with MPs over the coming year, as well as the Police and Crime Commissioner. I’ll be raising the profile of our officers, showing the good work that they're doing, but also recognising the strain that they are under.

“The Federation has a role here in building public confidence, because we need the public to back police officers, we need the public to understand the pressure they're under, and of course the Government is moved more by what the public is feeling.”

Martin added that the new Federation team was working hard to gain the skills and experience to help members in their time of need. He said: “Our new Reps have been in just under a year. We've been working with them, training them up so that we can continue to deliver top-quality service to our members. So if you need support from the Federation, we have divisional Reps across the force who are there, trained and able to assist."

25/05/2026

Overnight Police Officer Pension Changes... Q and A for officers this week.

Police Friendly are running one of their regular “Know your numbers” webinars this coming Wednesday (27 May) from 10am to 11.30am which should help those with questions on the recent Government police pension changes.

The webinar will feature a presentation by Paul Turpin, senior Pension adviser to the Police Federation of England and Wales - and include time for a Q&A from participants/an explanation and update on the latest announcement.

The registration link for the webinar is here: https://resources.metfriendly.org.uk/know-your-numbers-27/05/2026

To see other dates and courses this link gives all of the relevant details: https://www.mpfs.org.uk/events/