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The Latest Breaking News from Lancashire Police

Bodies of two missing men found in car hidden in ‘thick undergrowth’

Both men were separately reported missing and were later found in car off a carriageway

The Independent UK

Missing Jeans Could Hold Key to Solving 30-Year-Old Murder of Janet Murgatroyd

Three decades after Janet Murgatroyd's murder, Lancashire Police hope advances in DNA technology can solve the case. Missing jeans may hold crucial evidence

International Business Times UK

The ‘evil and monstrous’ teacher who used charm and easy manner to hide ‘gratuitous’ abuse of baby son

Preston Davey was murdered in a fatal sex attack carried out by his adoptive father Jamie Varley in a case that ‘shocked the nation’

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Grandmother of baby murdered by adopted parents wanted to keep him – reports

Preston Davey died four months after he was adopted by Jamie Varley and his partner John McGowan-Fazakerley.

Evening Standard

Woman dead and man in critical condition after trying to rescue their dog from sea

The two people, both in their sixties, were recovered from the sea on Saturday night

The Independent UK

Body recovered from River Ribble after search for missing 12-year-old boy

Lancashire Police believe the body to be that of a missing 12-year-old boy who got into difficulty while swimming with friends on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Man who paralysed girlfriend in attack jailed for 16 years

Robert Easom, 57, attacked Trudi Burgess in a culmination of eight years of controlling, coercive and violent behaviour.

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CCTV footage reveals last movements of missing Lancaster University student

Tom was last seen wearing a black Carhartt jacket, black jeans and black Doc Martin shoes and carrying a backpack over his shoulder

The Independent UK

Multi-Name Fugitive on the Run: Lancashire Police Hunt for Drug and Violence Suspect in Local Incidents

Lancashire Police are urgently searching for 32-year-old Imtiaz Hussain, wanted in connection with two GBH assaults, a knifepoint robbery and a drug-related court failure, with the public warned not to approach him and to call 999 with any information.

International Business Times UK

Ex-Manchester United player Hannibal Mejbri could face HUGE punishment if guilty of spitting at Leeds United fans

Burnley midfielder Hannibal Mejbri is reportedly being investigated by Lancashire Police and the Football Association

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Criminal jailed for life after shooting prison officer dead in ‘revenge killing’

Elias Morgan had threatened to harm his victim’s family before killing him years later

The Independent UK

Man who murdered ex-prison officer is jailed for life with a minimum of 45 years

Elias Morgan, 35, gunned down father-of-three Lenny Scott, 33, in Skelmersdale, Lancashire last year

Evening Standard

Woman killed by falling tree branch ‘while walking with child’ in country park

The woman was struck by a falling tree branch in Blackburn's Witton Country Park, Lancashire, on Monday

The Independent UK

Talking Parrot Helps Bust Major Gang Operation As Footage Of Its Illicit Training Goes Viral

It was among these videos that officials spotted Mango being schooled in the terminology used for their illicit street-level operations.

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Drugs gang smashed after parrot taught to speak like a dealer and 'repeat price list'

A pet parrot was taught to repeat drug dealing phrases by a gang selling heroin, crack cocaine, ketamine and cannabis

International Business Times UK

Lancashire Police Sells Seized Bitcoin, Gets £500K Windfall But Draws Social Media Flak, Not Praise

Lancashire Police gained £500K from selling seized Bitcoin, but social media reaction questions transparency, timing, and use of the funds.

The Independent UK

Police hunt sex offender last seen at Bournemouth railway station days after prison release

Christopher Spelman, 66, originally from Prescot, Merseyside, is believed to be living in a tent

Evening Standard

Boy, 4, dies after ‘gravestone falls on him at cemetery’ in broad daylight

The incident took place at Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire yesterday

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The Independent UK

Boy, 4, dies after gravestone falls in cemetery

Emergency services were called to Rawtenstall Cemetery in Lancashire on Saturday afternoon

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Man who escaped from prison van on the way to court found

Jamie Cooper, 33, has been arrested on suspicion of escaping from lawful custody.

Evening Standard

Search for man who escaped from prison van enters third day

Jamie Cooper, 33, fled from the GEOAmey vehicle travelling to Lancaster Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday, Lancashire Police said.

Evening Standard

Man who escaped from prison van on Wednesday morning still missing

Jamie Cooper, 33, fled from the vehicle carrying prisoners to court when it was on the M55 on Wednesday, police said.

Evening Standard

Police and Prevent under scrutiny as details emerge on Southport killer

Police were called six times over Axel Rudakubana and he was referred to Prevent three times

Evening Standard

Man to be sentenced for domestic violence after being cleared of manslaughter

Ryan Wellings, 30, was convicted of assault and coercive and controlling behaviour over a two-year period.

The Independent UK

Family says desperate mother’s voice ‘not fully heard’ as her abuser is cleared of manslaughter

Ryan Wellings was cleared of the manslaughter of Kiena Dawes, who endured two years of torment and blamed him for her death in a heartbreaking final note

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