Commissioner visits Blackpool project backed with cash seized from criminals
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner visited a project that has received funding to make Blackpool safer, utilising cash seized from criminals.
Commissioner reinforces call for new laws after reports highlight hidden toll of abuse?linked suicides
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has reinforced his call for urgent changes to the law following new national reporting which reveals the true scale of suicides linked to domestic abuse and the urgent need for stronger legislation to address cases involving prolonged coercive and controlling behaviour.
Commissioner backs calls for tougher laws to remove intimate images shared without consent
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner has backed calls for stronger national laws requiring technology companies to remove intimate images shared without a victim’s consent within 48 hours, following new proposals from the Government.
Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner Joins Partners for Safeguarding in a Digital Age Conference
Professionals from across Lancashire came together today for a multi‑agency event aimed at strengthening the county’s collective response to online harms.
No More County Lines Tour sees 4,000 students educated on dangers
Around 4,000 students in Hyndburn have been visited by the No More County Lines Tour, highlighting the dangers of county lines, spotting the signs of exploitation and how to seek support.
First look at new Pendle Police Station as opening approaches
Key local stakeholders were invited to a first-hand look at Pendle’s new state-of-the-art police station, as preparations for its opening gather pace.
Violence Reduction Network hosts drug and alcohol awareness event to support young people in Accrington
The Lancashire Violence Reduction Network (VRN), overseen by Lancashire Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw, has delivered a specialist drug and alcohol awareness event aimed at supporting young people in Accrington who may be at risk of using illegal drugs and potential exploitation.
Commissioner Reaffirms Tough Stance on Retail Crime to Business Leaders
Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Clive Grunshaw, addressed business leaders at the East Lancashire Chamber of Commerce’s Diamond Ambassador Business Lunch, reaffirming his commitment to tackling crime and anti-social behaviour (ASB) affecting local businesses.
Powerful film highlights impact of homelessness in Preston
Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw attended a screening of Silent Voices, a powerful new film, produced by The Foxton which supports vulnerable women, rough sleepers and homeless people in Preston.
Custody data scrutinised amid rise in domestic abuse detainees
Data from 2025 revealed an 66% increase in detainees held in the county’s custody suites for domestic abuse offences, with 11,345 cases recorded compared with the same period in 2022. This rise reflects Lancashire Police’s proactive approach to arresting offenders, with preventing violence against women and girls remaining a national priority and a key focus[...]
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