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Man arrested in Preston city centre after knife and drugs found
Posted on - 4th April, 2025 - 4:41pm | Author - Ed Walker | Posted in - Crime, Preston City Centre, Preston News
A man has been arrested after police found a lock knife and class A drugs on him in Preston city centre.
Preston Police stopped a man in Guildhall Street around 8pm on Thursday 3 April.
A lock knife and 15 wraps of heroin and crack cocaine were found.
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The 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife, having a bladed article in public and possession with intent to supply class A drugs.
He has been released on bail pending further enquiries.
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