Menu

44-year-old man arrested after trying to gain entry into a block of flats in Ribbleton

Posted on - 9th February, 2023 - 12:44pm | Author - | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston News, Ribbleton
Westerdale Close Pic: Google

Preston Police have taken a man into custody after reports of a burglary in Ribbleton, Preston.

Advertisement

The police were called to Westerdale Close in the early morning hours of Wednesday 8 February, to reports a man was seen trying to gain entry into a block of flats. 

Officers responded and arrested a 44-year-old man who is now being questioned.

Read more: Four fire engines battle house fire off New Hall Lane

Lancashire Constabulary recently launched Op Defender, a force wide campaign funded by Lancashire’s Police and Crime Commissioner to crackdown on residential burglary.

Advertisements

Op Defender aims to locate and arrest offenders, take positive action to reduce residential burglary through crime prevention advice, and to safeguard and support victims of crime, keeping them at the heart of investigations.

Read more: See the latest Preston news and headlines

Share
Advertisements
Barton Manor Christmas deal
Preston in pictures Preston [Listed Building Grade II] - Railings, Lamps & Bollards outside Miller Arcade 231025FishergateOld Warehouses Fleet Street PrestonPreston CityscapeDerelict WindmillA lovely view tonight from Sherwood WayWinckley SquareMiller Arcade View more Advertisement Subscribe to the newsletter

Sign up below to receive Blog Preston's weekly newsletter. It wings its way into inboxes every Sunday rounding up our best content from the last week and a look ahead to what's happening.

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.

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