Morecambe MP David Morris has tabled an Early Day Motion in the House of Commons, calling on the government to allow the use of water cannon and plastic baton rounds […]
Another local man charged with “encouraging disorder” on Facebook
Two more men from Lancashire – one from Heysham – have been charged after posting messages encouraging disorder on Facebook, bringing the total number of people arrested for this offence […]
Lancashire Police warn against “unhelpful rumour mongering” amid riot concerns
Lancashire police say they will prosecute residents inciting disorder on social networking sites – and have asked people to avoid “unhelpful rumour mongering” alleging riots and other social unrest. The […]
Lancashire police head south to aid riot-pressed Met
Lancashire police have been drafted in to help bolster police numbers in London dealing with riots in the capital. “Lancashire Constabulary can confirm that it is providing mutual aid to […]