It was another busy week for Lancashire’s emergency services as police, fire and ambulance crews dealt with a number of serious incidents.
From human remains found on a beach to a grandad killed in a hit and run crash, these are the incidents which made the headlines this week...
5. Lancashire Police officer injured in hit and run
A black Volkswagen Polo - registration PF73FJX - was stolen on New Chapel Street sometime between March 26 and 2nd April 2.
An officer was carrying out enquiries in the Mill Hill area of Blackburn on Wednesday morning as part of an ongoing investigation into the theft.
Having spotted the car parked in Fred Pickering Place shortly after 11.50am, the officer went to the front of the vehicle to speak to the driver.
The car was then deliberately driven at the officer, causing him to go onto the bonnet and then onto the ground.
The Volkswagen then collided with a Seat Leon.
The officer was taken to hospital for treatment. Police said his injuries were “not life-threatening”.
The driver of the stolen Volkswagen is described as being white, between 15 to 17-years-old, of slim build, with blonde/ brown curly hair which came down to his eyebrows.
His three passengers are described as being white and between 15 to 17-years-old. They were all dressed in black.
The public were urged to call 999 to report any sightings of the Volkswagen.
If you have any information or footage that could help police, call 101 quoting log 484 of April 3, 2024.
Richard Layfield is wanted for failing to adhere to his notification requirements and on recall to prison.
The 36-year-old is described as 5ft 11in tall, of medium build, with a bald head.
He has links to Burnley, Nelson and Colne.
“Do not approach him, but call 999,” a spokesman for Lancashire Police said.
If you have any other information about his whereabouts, call 101 or report it online via https://doitonline.lancashire.police.uk/.
Independent charity Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.
7. Lancs police officer on 'desk duty' after kicking suspect in head
A Lancashire Police officer remains under investigation after he was filmed kicking a drink driving suspect in the head.
The incident was captured on camera outside SPAR in Thwaites Road, Oswaldtwistle at around 12.30pm on March 8 and was later shared on social media.
In the video, the officer was filmed dragging the driver out of a Ford Focus and wrestling him to the floor. He is seen stamping on the man's back as another officer applied handcuffs.
He then kicks the suspect in the head and repeatedly slaps the man who was detained on the ground.
Lancashire Police said the officer was responding to reports of a drink driver.
The force said the officer has been removed from operational roles and remains on 'desk duty' while the incident is investigated by the Constabulary's professional standards department.
A police spokesperson said: "The officer remains under investigation and has been removed from public facing duties."
Police have charged a man with murder following a fatal stabbing in Colne.
Officers were called to New Market Street where paramedics were treating a man with a number of serious injuries at around 2.25pm on Sunday.
The man, 34-year-old Richard Chamberlain from Colne (pictured), sadly died a short time later.
A post-mortem examination established the cause of Richard's death was multiple stab wounds.
Frank Wrona, 44, of New Market Street, Colne, was arrested on suspicion of Richard's murder on Sunday.
He was later charged with murder following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service.
A spokesman for Lancashire Police said: "Richard's family continue to be supported by specialist officers and our thoughts are with them at this distressing time.
"We are continuing to appeal for witnesses.
"Anyone with information or footage which could assist our investigation is asked to email [email protected] or call 101, quoting log 640 of March 31, 2024."