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

Dog owner released under investigation following the death of woman in Ribbleton

The dog attack took place on the path on the old railway line Pic: MichaelGT A man who was arrested on suspicion of offences under the Dangerous Dogs Act, after a woman died after being bitten by a dog has been released under investigation. Sharon […]

5 years ago
Police make arrest in connection with Preston dog bite death

The dog attack took place on the path on the old railway line Pic: MichaelGT A Preston man has been arrested in connection with the death of a woman following a dog bite. Preston Police confirmed a 49-year-old man was arrested during Sunday (9 June). […]

5 years ago
Woman dies in hospital after falling unwell following dog bites in Ribbleton

The dog attack took place on the path on the old railway line Pic: MichaelGT A Ribbleton woman has died after being unwell in hospital following a dog bite. Sharon Jennings was walking her dog along the old railway lines in Brookfield, Ribbleton, on Friday […]

5 years ago
Warning to Ribbleton car drivers over attempted car thefts and break-ins

Footage shows a man reaching for the car door handle and trying to open it Pic: Preston Police CCTV footage from a Ring doorbell camera has been released after suspicious activity in Ribbleton. Preston Police have issued the footage which shows a man interfering with a car. The […]

5 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Former Ingol football coach jailed for sexual offence involving a 12-year-old boy

David Aspden A former football coach has been jailed for engaging in sexual activity with a 12-year-old boy. David Aspden, 33, of Goldburn Close, Ingol, was arrested in December 2017 after a […]

5 years ago
Woman unwell in hospital after being bitten by dog in Ribbleton

The dog attack took place on the path on the old railway line Pic: MichaelGT A woman was left with injuries to her hand and neck after a dog attack in Ribbleton. Update: Police confirmed the woman, who has been named, died in hospital A […]

5 years ago
Ribbleton crash sees three men arrested and knives found

One of the vehicles involved in the crash Pic: LancsTacOps Police have arrested three people after a crash in Ribbleton. A van and a car collided in Miller Road around 9pm on Thursday (6 June). Police said the occupants of […]

5 years ago
Brockholes Brow killer launches new bid to have his sentence cut

Rachel Murphy and Shelby Maher The driver convicted of killing two young Preston women as they crossed Brockholes Brow has launched a new bid to have his sentence cut. Mohamed Salman Patel, 27, was distracted […]

5 years ago
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