• Police warning after teen given supervision order for explosive offences

  By Karenh2009 at 16:31 on 14/02/11

  

  POLICE are warning of the dangers of attempting to make explosive devices after a 15-year-old boy from Chorley was given a 12-month supervision order.   The teenager appeared at Preston Youth Court today (Monday 14 February) where he received the order after he was convicted of explosive offences and pleaded guilty to the possession of live ammunition.   If the teenager does not comply with the order he will...

• CCTV appeal after purse is stolen from hotel in Chorley

  By Karenh2009 at 21:43 on 13/02/11

  

  CCTV appeal after purse is stolen from hotel in Chorley   POLICE in Chorley have released CCTV stills of a man they are keen to speak with after a purse was stolen from a hotel in Chorley and cash cards were used to fraudulently withdraw money.   The burglary took place at the Yarrow Bridge Hotel on Bolton Road on 9th December 2010 when a member of staff left a bag in the kitchen area whilst she was working. ...

• A THOUSAND suspected diazepam tablets were found during a police raid at a property in Bamber Bridge.

  By Karenh2009 at 10:22 on 01/02/11

  

  The drugs, which have now been sent off for forensic testing, were found at the property on Station Road after officers executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act.   Sgt Matthew Robinson said: "We executed this warrant as a result of information we received from the local community.   "Any information we receive about drugs will be acted upon.  We will simply not tolerate the supply and use of drugs."...

• Burglary at Leyland Chinese takeaway

  By Karenh2009 at 13:41 on 25/01/11

  

  POLICE in Leyland are appealing for information after a Chinese takeaway and adjoining flat were targeted by burglars on Monday 17th January.   The offence took place at a flat above the Happy House Chinese on School Lane, Leyland between 4.40pm and 8.10pm.     It is believed three men have forced their way into the premises through the back of the Chinese takeaway which was closed at the time. The men have...

• Robbery at the Bargain Booze store on Chorley Road.

  By Karenh2009 at 09:42 on 09/12/10

  

  POLICE in Chorley are appealing for people to come forward with information after an off licence in Adlington was robbed by a hooded man armed with a claw hammer on Tuesday night. (7th December)   The armed robbery took place at closing time around 10pm at the Bargain Booze store on Chorley Road. Staff were cleaning up when a man forced open the glass door and demanded cash.   He has threatened them with a claw...

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