This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
Lostock Hall robbery: CCTV pictures released in hunt for two menPictures have been released showing a shop in Lostock Hall during a robbery. Two men are seen entering the Kwik Stop Shop in Linden Drive. During the incident around 9pm […]
8 years ago Declan Cross jailed for raping schoolgirl in woods near Deepdale StadiumA man who groomed a schoolgirl via Blackbery Messenger for five months before raping her in woods near Preston North End’s stadium has been jailed. Declan Cross, now 20, met […]
8 years ago M6 Junction 31 crash: Van driver wanted after abandoning vehiclePolice are looking for the driver of a van after a crash on the M6 near Preston. The red Nissan van was abandoned near Junction 31. Lancashire Road Police said […]
8 years ago First warnings to beggars issued in Preston city centre crackdownThe first warnings have been issued to persistent beggars in Preston city centre. Preston Police were out with officers from Preston City Council in the Off The Streets campaign. They […]
8 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Petrol bombs thrown through windows of Lea homePictures show how a home in Lea was targeted by suspected arsonists. Flames leap from the windows of a property in Blackpool Road after ‘petrol bombs’ were thrown through them. […]
8 years ago Arrest made on Megabus at Preston Bus StationA man has been arrested after an incident on a coach at Preston Bus Station. Passengers waiting at the grade II listed building saw police surrounding and searching a Megabus. […]
8 years ago Preston begging crackdown: How do community protection notices workAs a clampdown on people begging in Preston city centre begins there are two ways the police say they are dealing with it. It involves using new laws which came […]
8 years ago These are the dognapping figures for LancashireDognappers are striking every five hours on average across Britain with certain breeds in particular being targeted. More than 1,800 dogs have been stolen across the country in the last […]
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