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

Santander cash machine scam warning issued by Lancashire Police

Santander says it cannot deactivate the cash machines Pic: Mike Mozart Prestonians are being urged not to use Santander cash points to withdraw their cash. Lancashire Police has issued a warning, covering the whole county, after they have received reports of […]

8 years ago
Been offered a Good Citizen Grant? It’s a new phone scam…

Preston households have been targeted by scammers, right, the Scambuster Stan character used by trading standards Prestonians are being warned about a potential phone scam by fraudsters claiming to work for the city council. An official alert has been issued by Preston City Council who said […]

8 years ago
Higher Walton man left with black eye after being attacked in his own home

Mr Avery was left with nasty injuries to his face This is how an elderly man was left after a man pretending to be a police officer called at his door in Higher Walton. Michael Avery, 73, wanted to show […]

8 years ago
Fruit machine raided during Hoghton pub burglary

The Black Horse in Gregson Lane Pic: Google A Hoghton pub has been targeted during a burglary where cash was taken from a fruit machine. The Black Horse Hotel in Gregson Lane was broken into between midnight and […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Car set on fire in Deepdale street

Acorn Close in Deepdale Pic: Google A suspected arson is being investigated by police after a car fire in Deepdale. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called out at 5.56am on Easter Monday to Acorn Close, […]

8 years ago
Expensive road and mountain bikes taken from Fulwood shed

Some of the bikes taken Bikes worth more than £3,000 have been taken from a shed in Fulwood. Police are appealing to find the mountain and road bikes after the break-in. The property in the […]

8 years ago
Frenchwood attack: Man set upon with knife and metal bar

Frenchwood Street where the attack took place Pic: Google Two men are being hunted by police after a man was attacked with a knife and metal bar outside his front door. Preston Police were called to Frenchwood Street near […]

8 years ago
Spate of break-ins at Preston takeaways

A number of Preston businesses, including takeaways and cafes, have been targeted in the run up to Easter. Preston Police are appealing for city centre firms in particular to be […]

8 years ago
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