Police to crack down on church, graveyard and conservation crime

The first ever Heritage Crime Conference has been held, discussing the rise in offences committed across the county's religious sites and conservation areas.

The event, held at Salmesbury Hall on Wednesday (September 28), brought together partners across policing, local authorities, business and wider stakeholders to discuss how they can work together to protect Lancashire's historic homes, churches, buildings, and property.

Around 100 people attended, recognising the collective importance of protecting and preserving the county's heritage and supporting the police in making it tougher for offenders to target these sites.