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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 […]

3 days ago
Much-loved father, uncle and brother who died in Chorley crash named in tributes

Scott Ashton 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 […]

3 days ago
Knives and drugs found as police swarm Ashton-on-Ribble property

Police were called to Inkerman Street during Wednesday afternoon Pic: Google 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 […]

4 days ago
Search underway for missing man with links to Preston who likely sleeping rough

Released images of Mohamed Mansour 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 […]

4 days ago
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Suspected drug dealer and man wanted for possessing a knife arrested in Preston ‘day of action’ by police

Increased uniform officer patrols were stepped up in Preston city centre Pic: Preston Police 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 […]

4 days ago
London Way crash causes commuter congestion around Walton-le-Dale

Traffic around London Way on 16 April 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 […]

4 days ago
Tackling illegal motorbike riding around Tanterton Village Green

Tanterton Village Green 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 […]

4 days ago
Shoplifter jailed after thefts reported from Next and Ann Summers

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 […]

5 days ago
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