This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
Dismay as litter and scorched remains of a fire blight Longridge Fell
A scene of early morning destruction on Longridge Fell has prompted an angry response from lovers of the local beauty spot. Posting on the Longridge Facebook group on Sunday, 13 […]
The family of a man who died in a collision in Chorley have paid tribute to him. Scott Ashton, 52, died after the Kawasaki ZX 600 he was riding, travelling […]
Police say they are stepping up patrols across Ribbleton and Ashton-on-Ribble this evening after finding a man and boy in possession of knives. An 18-year-old man from Ribbleton and a […]
A search is underway for a man last seen in Blackpool who police believe is sleeping rough. Mohamed Mansour was last seen at The Harbour, which is a mental health […]
Stepped up police patrols in Preston city centre saw two arrests made last week. Preston Police say they were responding to community concerns with the increased patrols. An 18-year-old man […]
A crash on London Way caused congestion around a number of key South Ribble roads this morning. Emergency services were called to London Way, close to the Capital Centre, at […]
Plans are afoot to try to drive out illegal motorbike-riding in a Preston suburb. Security measures are set to be put in place around Tanterton Village Green, whose two football […]
A shoplifter has been jailed after breaching an order preventing her from entering shops in Preston City Centre. Officers from Lancashire Constabulary were called to Next and Ann Summers on […]