How the Lancashire cotton town that was once a cradle of the Industrial Revolution is now terrorised by machete drug gangs

In a place that once thrived as a hub of the Industrial Revolution, Lancashire now faces a grim reality. Once proud cotton towns like these are now plagued by violent drug gangs wielding machetes, creating a climate of fear and instability. This shift underscores the broader issues of economic decline and social disintegration that can plague former industrial heartlands. The transformation highlights the urgent need for comprehensive community support and policy intervention to reclaim these areas from criminal influence.