A man who died following a collision on the A590 has been identified. Officers were called at about 5.45pm on Thursday (November 4) to a collision involving a Honda CRV and a tractor. The driver of the Honda, Tony “Smudge” Smith, 52, from Barrow, was pronounced deceased at the scene. The collision happened on the… Continue reading Man who died following A590 collision formally identified
Police are investigating a road traffic collision that occurred on the A590 at approximately 5:45pm yesterday (Nov 5) on the westbound carriageway between J36 and Brettargh Holt Roundabout. The collision involved a Honda CRV and a tractor. The driver of the Honda CRV a man in his 50s from Barrow was pronounced deceased at… Continue reading Police appealing for witnesses following fatal A590 collision
It is reported that a man was in possession of a firearm which was found to be an imitation. During the incident a man and women were assaulted, the man suffered facial injuries. Damage was also caused to a property. An 18-year-old man from Barrow was arrested on suspicion of Two counts Criminal damage… Continue reading Local Appeal: Police are appealing for witnesses, incident Fri 29th Oct Abbots Vale, Barrow
This week, Cumbria’s Child Centred Policing team are launching Op Divan, a Police-led initiative to challenge and discourage the carrying of knives by young people in Cumbria. This is a proactive operation. Incident of young people carrying knives in Cumbria remain low and Cumbria remains one of the safest places to live in the country.… Continue reading Op MOVIE 2 Child Centred Policing
Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at Kirkby in Furness. Unknown persons have gained entry to a garage on the main road near the Moorland service station overnight Saturday 30th into Sunday 31st October. Handtools and a quantity of Dewalt and Bosch Power tools were taken. Officer are appealing for anyone with any… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at Kirkby in Furness.
A campaign highlighting the constabulary’s unseen policing to protect vulnerable people in the community. Following the success of Op MOVIE last year, the constabulary are once again shining a spotlight firmly on their unseen vulnerability work. Every day in the county, police officers interact with an average of 60 people who are… Continue reading Cumbria Constabulary launch Op Movie 2
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident of dangerous driving which took place on the southbound carriageway of the M6 on 29th October 2021 at around 6.45pm between Junctions 37 (Sedbergh) and 36 (Kendal/Barrow). The incident involved a blue BMW 3 series saloon, a silver BMW X5 and resulted in a lane three… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are appealing for witnesses to incident of dangerous driving on southbound carriageway M6
Police are investigating two linked assaults on Market Street, Dalton in Furness. A man aged 67 has received cuts to his head and a man aged 50 has sustained a fractured skull and bruising to his ribs. Both men are from Dalton in Furness. The assault occurred on Saturday 23 October 2021 at around… Continue reading Local Appeal – Police are investigating two linked assaults on Market Street, Dalton
As it starts to get darker later in the mornings and earlier at night, officers and partners are encouraging road users to look out for each other whilst out in Cumbria. On Sunday (Oct 31) the clocks will go back signalling the return of darker evenings. When it’s dark it makes it harder for… Continue reading Road safety advice as nights get darker
Police are investigating the theft of copper piping and car batteries from Bolton Street, Barrow-in-Furness that occurred at around 12pm on Thursday 21st October. It is reported a blue tipper van was seen in the area at the time. Officers would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed anything in the area at the time… Continue reading Local Appeals – Theft of copper piping and car batteries Bolton St, Barrow
