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This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.

Warning issued after copper wiring stolen from Farrington substation

A warning has been issued to those considering tampering with substations after an incident in Farrington on July 23. Electricity North West contacted South Ribble Police to notify them the […]

3 years ago
Andy Pratt MBE chosen as Police and Crime Commissioner’s deputy

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Panel have backed the Police and Crime Commissioner’s choice of Deputy, at a confirmation hearing. Andy Pratt MBE started in his role from Monday 2 August […]

3 years ago
Fulwood family have ‘hole cut in garage’ as electric bikes stolen in burglary

A disgruntled Fulwood resident has taken to a local community group to let his community know he was burgled on Thursday, 29 July whilst he, his partner and two-year-old daughter […]

3 years ago
Two men sought after meat cleaver and knife wielded during Ribbleton shop raid

Preston Police are asking for help to identify the men above as part of their enquiries into a robbery at a shop in Preston. The incident occurred at around 6.15am […]

3 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Man threatened with knife in Ribbleton attempted robbery

Miller Road Pic: Google Preston Police are appealing for witnesses and CCTV footage after an attempted robbery in Ribbleton. The incident happened at about 1am today (Friday 30 July) in Miller Road, close to […]

3 years ago
Aerial pictures show police presence at Ribbleton Park traveller camp

Aerial pictures of travellers on Ribbleton Park have shown the police presence whilst trying to move them elsewhere. Caravans still remain in the Preston park despite the occupants being ordered […]

3 years ago
Farington Roofing warning people of the scam artists operating under the same name

How people receive money from the government will change with the introduction of Universal Credit Farington Roofing in Chorley have taken to social media to warn residents about a wave of poor work being done under their name. The scam artists have been providing ‘less […]

3 years ago
Police seize stolen caravans from traveller site on Ribbleton Park

Police have seized stolen caravans from a traveller site on Ribbleton Park following a theft from a storage unit in Euxton. After arriving at the park, Lancashire Road Police and […]

3 years ago
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