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This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.

Penwortham man arrested after laser pen targeted at police helicopter

The impact the laser can have on the helicopter crew A Penwortham man has been arrested after a police helicopter was targeted with a laser pen. NPAS Warton was flying over the area after helping Preston Police trace a man […]

8 years ago
CCTV pictures of two men released after Fulwood van theft

CCTV pictures of the two men have been released by police Two men are wanted following the theft of a van in Fulwood. A black VW van worth £30,000 was taken from Blue Bell Way on Friday 20 May. The incident […]

8 years ago
Ribbleton caravan fire was ‘started deliberately’ say fire service

Smoke billowed across Cemetery Road Pic: Sreeni Reddy An arson investigation has been started after a caravan went up in flames in Ribbleton. Two fire crews from Preston Fire Station were called to Cemetery Road on Friday 17 […]

8 years ago
Woman injured after Preston motorway crash as police seek lorry driver

A lorry driver is being sought after failing to stop following a crash on the M61. Lancashire Police say the collision between a blue Fiat Punto and the lorry left […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Ashton-on-Ribble pub brawl put man in hospital

Police and ambulance vehicles outside the pub A man was taken to hospital after a fight in a Preston pub. The Wheatsheaf pub on the corner of Water Lane and Tulketh Road, Ashton-on-Ribble, had police vehicles parked […]

8 years ago
Preston nursery school left counting the cost after youths break-in

Some of the damage at the Stoneygate nursery A play area at a nursery school in Preston has been damaged by cigarette ends. Preston Police say criminal damage was caused at Stoneygate Nursery in Avenham. The school has […]

8 years ago
Police car chase through Fishwick sees four men arrested

Police tweeted a picture of the stolen car after the chase ended Four men have been arrested after a police chase in Preston. Preston Police deployed police cars after one of its vehicles was rammed in New Hall Lane. The incident involved […]

8 years ago
Man punched in the face during Preston club toilet attack

Police would like to speak this man A man was attacked in the toilets of a Preston club after being involved in an altercation. Preston Police have released a CCTV picture of a man they wish to […]

8 years ago
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