Menu

Crime

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

Man wanted in connection with Preston rape investigation

Michael Foster is wanted in connection with a rape offence Police are appealing for information about a man they want to speak to in connection with a rape in Preston. Police were contacted in the early hours of Saturday (July […]

4 years ago
Police and Crime Commissioner calls for more action to protect children online

Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner (PCC), Clive Grunshaw, has issued a new statement imploring people to play a part in the protection of children and young people across the county. […]

4 years ago
Images released in police crackdown on motorbike nuisance in Preston parks

Police have released images of young men they want to speak to as part of a crackdown on nuisance motorbikes in city parks. Officers have joined forces with local councillors, […]

4 years ago
Conman who posed as a bank employee to trick Fulwood couple out of their home must pay back £300,000

A conman who posed as a bank employee to defraud an elderly Fulwood couple out of their home and life savings has been told to pay back more than £300,000 or […]

4 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Three men charged with burglary at Co-op store in Ingol

Co-op on Granton Walk, Ingol, Preston Three men have been charged with burglary following an attempt to steal a cash machine from a convenience store. Officers were called to reports of an ongoing break-in at the […]

4 years ago
Community Action Fund relaunched to help keep Preston safe

Preston community organisations are being urged to apply for funds to support projects that are helping to make the city a safer place. Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner Clive Grunshaw […]

4 years ago
Jail for sex offender who spied on woman in Fishergate Centre toilets

Fishergate Shopping Centre Pic: Google A sex offender who spied a woman in the Fishergate Centre toilets, while visiting Preston for a treatment programme has been jailed. Haben Mihretab, 22, is banned from entering any […]

4 years ago
Appeal for witnesses after Ribbleton Lane crash

The stationary Peugeot collided with a store front Police are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam footage of a crash on Ribbleton Laneon Wednesday (July 8) to come forward. The crash occurred close to the junction of […]

4 years ago
Most Discussed Most Read
Advertisements
caritas fostering advert
Preston in pictures Preston Street photographyMother & LambCosta Coffee in the Mall, PrestonBritish Home Stores (BHS) in Preston20240302-_WAM4563untitledMother & LambFishergateThe Spud Brothers Preston View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's email newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday and Wednesday rounding up our top stories and more.

Advertisement News by location

Find news by location, select an area of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

The Preston Guide

Discover local businesses and services near you.

    Advertisements
Advertisement Categories

Find news by category, select an category of your choice to be kept up to date with the latest goings on.

Blog Preston email updates

Receive our digest of the biggest and best stories every Sunday to your email inbox

We respect your privacy and you can unsubscribe at any time from our emails