Officers from Cumbria’s mobile support group are taking part in a National Police Chiefs Council (NPCC) Drug Driving Operation with a week of enforcement taking place from the 23rd August. Starting from the 16th August Cumbria Police will be educating drivers via their social media accounts on the fatal consequences drug driving can have,… Continue reading Constabulary take part in NPCC Drug Driving Operation
Police are investigating a burglary that happened at about 10pm on August 5 at an address on Arnside Street, Barrow. Entry was gained through a kitchen window, causing damage in the process. Various items including a bank card, food and clothing were taken. It was reported that a male in his late teens, who… Continue reading Local Appeals – Burglary Arnside Street, Barrow
A man who died following a collision in south Cumbria has been described as someone who brought “so much love, joy and laughter” to the lives of those who knew and loved him. The family of David Hankinson, 40, of Burnley, said the outpouring of support following his death had been incredible –… Continue reading Family pay tribute to man who died in B5278 collision
Officers in Cumbria have prosecuted a number of drivers for perverting the course of justice following speeding and other traffic offences. Cumbria Constabulary has a team dedicated to identifying and prosecuting those who try to avoid prosecution for speeding and other traffic offences. These offences place members of the public at risk on our… Continue reading Drivers face harsher penalties for perverting the course of justice
Police attended an incident of criminal damage which occurred on Thursday 29th July 2021 at 5.15pm on the grounds of Furness Abbey. It was reported that a group of youths had been on the grounds and caused approximately £1,500 of damage to fencing, Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information… Continue reading Local Appeals – Criminal Damage Furness Abbey
Two men were jailed on Friday (July 23) at Preston Crown court for multiple offences having taken advantage of a vulnerable victim at his home in Ulverston. Darren O’Connor, 56, of Anstable Road, Morecambe and John Hendry, 59 of Heysham Road, Morecambe was sentenced to five years each. Their sentences are in relation to… Continue reading Two men jailed for burglary, theft and fraud offences
Police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm which occurred on Sunday 11th July 2021 at 3.30am. It was reported that a 26-year-old man was walking home along Thompson Street when he was hit from behind with an object by an unknown person. Anyone who witnessed this incident or has any relating information… Continue reading Local Appeals – Police are investigating an incident of grievous bodily harm
Officers across the force took part in a two weeklong (24th May – 13th June) national operation to tackle drivers not wearing seatbelts. It is a requirement by law to wear your seatbelt or you could be fined up to £500, you could also face a fine if a child under 14 isn’t in… Continue reading Fines issued to drivers for not wearing a seatbelt
Cumbria Constabulary are pleased to be working with Anti Racist Cumbria in its commitment to identify and address any racial disparities for anyone interacting with Cumbria police. The joint programme has been commissioned by Cumbria’s Police and Crime Commissioner, Peter McCall. Chief Superintendent Sarah Jackson from Cumbria Constabulary said “We are really pleased to… Continue reading Cumbria Police partner with Anti Racist Cumbria to tackle any racial disparities.
Police are appealing to those who are organising or thinking of attending illegal raves this weekend to think about the potential dangers they are putting themselves and others in. Police have received information that an illegal rave is planned to take place this weekend in Cumbria. Our concern is that people attending these unregulated… Continue reading Warning issued following information on planned illegal rave in Cumbria
