Police have issued an update in to some of the investigations they are currently carrying out.

These include burglaries, theft of livestock and hunting with dogs.

One man has been charged over two offences of burglary which took place at business premises in Rawtenstall and Bacup.

An off-road biker had their vehicle seized and was arrested on suspicion of drug driving and dangerous driving.

While working with Greater Manchester Police on Operation Dragster, which focuses on off-road bikes being ridden on moorland, one rider failed to stop for officers and was tracked to his home address by the police helicopter.

Two men have been arrested in connection with three burglaries at business premises in Rawtenstall, while officers investigating the theft of a Toyota Hilux from Bacup arrested a man from Greater Manchester.

A man has been arrested after livestock was stolen  in Rawtenstall.

Police have also made an arrest after a large amount of scrap metal was stolen.

A search warrant has been executed in Burnley in relation to an investigation into hunting with dogs, while an investigation has also been held into an incident where a number of sheep were attacked by a dog.

A police spokesperson said: “This is just a snapshot of what we have looked at recently and we’re always out and about in Rossendale doing our best to keep you safe.

“If you have any information in relation to rural crime or issues, please get in touch on rossendalertf@lancashire.police.uk.”