Crime

Drink driver rams police car after dangerous high speed chase

The scene in Berry Lane, Longridge this morning (Friday, March 14)

Ram-raid thieves smash digger into Co-op and steal cash machine

Thug breaks into pharmacy and drops bag of stolen goods

WATCH: Burglar breaks into pharmacy...then drops bag of stolen goods

A reckless teenager, 17, was forced off his e-bike after a high-speed chase in Blackpool

Reckless yob forced off e-bike after high-speed chase through park

A fire stick

Every area targeted in police crackdown on 'dodgy' firesticks

Police seized £21,000 in cash and approximately £25,000 worth of cannabis during drug raids in Blackpool and St Annes

Watch: Police smash into warehouse using chainsaw as £25k drugs seized

Karen Downes says an inquiry is needed into grooming gangs - including in Blackpool

'Living in limbo': Missing teen's mum wants grooming gang inquiry

'Brazen' shoplifter hides stolen goods in a pushchair

CCTV: Brazen shoplifter crams pushchair with stolen goods in Poundland

Beka Naylor at work. The NHS nurse, from Doncaster, was recovering from cancer treatment at Sheffield's Northern General Hospital when her car was stolen from outside her home. Photo: Beka Naylor/SWNS

Video: Scumbag thief steals car of cancer patient during hospital stay

Abdul Kareem, 19, threw machete as he fled police

WATCH: Dealer throws machete before police find crack hidden in pants

Harrowing CCTV shows the final moments of a teenager's life as he fled two thugs who stabbed him in a park in broad daylight.

Harrowing CCTV shows moment stabbed teen flees his killers

Linda Adams plays Mrs Crossley - the Blackpool landlady who helped to get justice for murder victims of serial killer George Smith.

I found a dead bride in my hotel. I proved husband was a serial killer

Police used a chainsaw to raid a drug house where they arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of having a zombie knife.

Cops break into 'drug den' with chainsaw and make zombie knife arrest

Vodafone and Hestia have teamed up to share tips for how Brits can better secure their devices from the eyes of an abusive partner

Seven ways to protect your smartphone from an abusive partner

From left, Audra Gaw, Christine Conrad and Megan Gaw at Taylor Maid.

Watch: Festive documentaries feature on Shots! TV this Christmas Day

Five men have been found guilty of a conspiracy to rob a cannabis farm that led to the murder of Kevin Pokuta - and innocent and unrelated 19-year-old dad-of-two who was fatally shot by Jake Brown, of Horninglow Road, in a tragic case of mistaken identity.

Gunman opens fire at dad-of-two in 'mistaken identity' revenge killing
Horrifying CCTV footage shows the moment when a gunman opens fire and fatally wounds victim in 'mistaken identity' case.
Alastair Ulke

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

Watch the moment drink driver is arrested after crashing into tree

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Can you go to jail for using a ‘dodgy’ firestick?

CCTV footage shows the crime gang using weapons to force entry into multiple properties - smashing glass doors and breaking garden gates.

Caught on CCTV: Keyless car theft gang stole vehicles worth £215,000

A dozen people have been jailed for over 100 years after one of Britain's biggest county lines drugs gangs which made £1.2 million a year was smashed by police.

Drugs gang gets smashed: Moment cops bust county lines criminals

Katie Brett is campaigning again to keep David Minto in prison and to change the lenient sentencing appeals law. Inset: 'Evil' David Minto

I'm trying to keep the man who murdered my sister behind bars

'Sticky Bandits' gang who named themselves after the Home Alone crooks - stole £2.6 million worth of machines and metals - mostly targeting businesses while they were closed over the festive period.

Caught On Camera: ‘Sticky Bandits’ burglars leave 'Merry Xmas' tag

What is a dodgy Firestick? How to tell if you own one

Person using an Amazon Fire TV Stick. Photo: Anna Quelhas - stock.adobe.com

How using your Firestick could land you in prison

Watch: Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary

Watch: Silent Crime - The Untold Story Of Victims documentary

Acting deputy national chair of the Police Federation of England and Wales Brian Booth

'Certain offences just can't be looked at' says Police Federation boss

Owen Turner (inset) has been jailed for 9 break-ins to businesses across Blackpool

Burglar responsible for 9 raids including theft at Costa Coffee jailed
A video report details how a burglar responsible for a spate of cafe and shop break-ins has been jailed, after a community tip-off helped police to crack the case.
Vanessa Sims

CCTV shows Abdul Wahab carry out the hammer attack Stratford Road, Sparkhill, at around 2pm on February 21 2024.

CCTV shows thug smash man's skull with hammer in savage revenge attack

Hugh Nelson has been jailed for 18 years. Photo: Greater Manchester Police

Jail for ‘depraved’ paedophile who used AI to make child abuse pics

Shoplifter who stole £70 'Friends' box set caught by patrolling officers

Shoplifter who stole £70 'Friends' box set caught red handed

A poll of 2,000 adults found it a crime to eat pasta without sauce, with one in six having poured a tin of soup in to lubricate it.

Brits reveal the quirkiest ways they enjoy their pasta

Signs your phone may have been hacked. (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Silent Crime: terrifying signs your phone has been hacked

‘Dine and dash’ is a crime which can have a substantial financial impact on hospitality businesses (Photo: davit85 - stock.adobe.com)

How restaurants are affected by 'dine and dash' theft

Robson's Food Store assistant manager Martin Passmoor has been discussing the issue of shoplifting on Chester Road.

Shopkeeper reveals how traders are tackling shoplifters themselves

A video grab of Hongchi Xiao conducting a presentation on Paida Lajin therapy.

'Slapping therapy' explained as man convicted over woman's death

Silent Crime: Violence against shop workers 'demands action now'

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How shoplifting raises prices: the hidden costs on consumers in shops

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How to budget for the hidden costs of anti-social behaviour

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How small businesses can combat shoplifting and anti-social behaviour

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Vandalism's toll: how damaged property affects local funds and taxes

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What to do if your rental property is damaged by silent crime

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I'm a small business expert - how to protect yourself from crime

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

Craig Millar: The baby and the community Shots! TV documentary.

Watch new documentary on unsolved case of ‘Baby Craig Millar’

Millions of Brits could be the targets of voice cloning scams

How to spot scam that uses your loved one's voice to steal from you

Two million crimes went unsolved in a single year in Britain, according to the latest Home Office data (Photos by National World/Adobe Stock)

‘Unpunished crime undermines the whole system of justice’

The moment former police officer William McBurnie crashes into a funeral home in an attempt to murder his ex-partner

Video shows ex-police officer drive through funeral home in murder bid

Telegram app on a phone. Photo: DENIS CHARLET/AFP via Getty Images

What is Telegram and why has the founder been arrested?

Dougray Scott returns to Kirkcaldy for this weekend's Festival of Ideas.

Dougray Scott returns to Fife for Adam Smith's Festival of Ideas

Brian Groom

WATCH & LISTEN: Author Brian Groom fights for northern history

Footage from Northumbria Police.

Moment driver's ankle 'snaps' as he jumps from moving car after chase

Dougray Scott leading the Tartan Day parade in New York (Pic: Kylie Corwin)

Dougray Scott returns to Fife for Adam Smith Festival of Ideas

Will Carver

Booky Pod: Meet crime writer Will Carver

Suspects wanted in connection with the raid on March 1.

CCTV shows 'brazen' thieves plundering £1,500 worth of power tools

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