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

Preston ‘hate rant’ taxi driver still under investigation

A 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 estate

Walton Avenue where the 18-year-old was taken from Pic: Google A 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 found

Richard Watkins A 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 disorder

The incident took place near Cardinal Newman College in Manchester Road Pic: Google Three 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 City

Deepdale the home of Preston North End Pic: Gary Bond Police 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 made

Drugs, mobiles phones, knives and cash were found Pic: Preston Police A 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 released

Car being keyed in Fulwood Pic: Preston Police Damage 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 tackled

Fly-tipping at the entrance to Avenham Park Pic: Blog Preston Consistent 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 […]

5 years ago
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