This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
Santander cash machine scam warning issued by Lancashire PolicePrestonians 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…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 homeThis 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 burglaryA 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 streetA 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 shedBikes 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 barTwo 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 takeawaysA 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 […]
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