This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
Preston ‘hate rant’ taxi driver still under investigationA Preston taxi-driver who was arrested in December for a ‘hate-filled rant’ against Christians is still facing investigation. Zaheer Hussain was arrested following the video surfacing online. He was arrested […]
5 years ago Penwortham man abducted, slashed in the face and left bleeding at Ribbleton industrial estateA man was found bleeding from his face in an industrial estate in Ribbleton after being abducted. Preston Police say the 18-year-old was taken from Walton Avenue, Penwortham. Around 10.15pm […]
5 years ago Update – Wanted Fishwick man has been foundA Fishwick man wanted in connection with the stabbing of a 14-year-old boy in Preston has been found. Preston police launched an appeal to find Richard Watkins, 25, in connection […]
5 years ago Man and two teens charged with Manchester Road disorderThree people will appear in court on Monday in connection with a violent incident in Frenchwood. Preston Police were called to Manchester Road, near Cardinal Newman College, on Monday 4 […]
5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Police say no ‘acid attack’ took place after Preston North End v Birmingham CityPolice have moved to squash rumours circulating of an alleged acid attack in Preston. PC Paul Elliott who looks after the PNE Police Twitter account posted the message. A post […]
5 years ago Knives and drugs off Preston’s streets as four arrests madeA haul of drugs and weapons are now off Preston’s streets. Preston Police released a picture of what they had uncovered from one 18-year-old, a 16-year-old and 15-year-old boy and […]
5 years ago Fulwood car vandalism investigation sees CCTV footage releasedDamage to car in Fulwood is continuing to be investigated by police. Preston Police have now released CCTV pictures following the incident in Lower Bank Road. A group of people […]
5 years ago Fly-tipping at entrance to Avenham Park is being tackledConsistent fly-tipping at an entrance to Avenham Park is being dealt with by the council. Nearby resident Karolina Ruszczynska said she and her boyfriend had reported it to the city […]
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