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

Hull man raided Preston homes for jewellery, electrical items and designer clothes over Christmas

John Stoddard A man from Hull targeted homes in Preston city centre over Christmas to raid around £20,000 worth of items. John Stoddard, 53, entered four homes between December 2024 and January […]

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Overnight raid at cash machine next to Co-op in Longridge

Berry Lane in Longridge on 14 March A key road through Longridge was closed after a cash machine outside a shop was raided. Berry Lane was closed due to what police described as a ‘police incident’ but […]

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Early morning crash between HGV and car causes further M6 delays

Traffic building on the M6 on 14 March Lanes were closed on the M6 northbound due to a crash between a HGV and a car. Three lanes were closed on the northbound carriageway between junction 30 and junction […]

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Man, 30, detained under mental health act after serious assault outside Moor Nook primary school

Moor Nook Community Primary School A man has been detained under the mental health act after his arrest following a serious assault in Ribbleton, Blog Preston understands. Police were called to Ribbleton Hall Drive, close […]

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Chorley councillor convicted of assaulting member of public protesting during council meeting

A still from a video taken during the meeting A Chorley councillor has been convicted of assaulting a member of the public in the town hall. Cllr Craige Southern was found guilty on Wednesday following an incident during a […]

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Plungington immigration police raids as arrests made and illegal tobacco and vapes seized

The activity was focused on the Hammond Street area of Plungington Road Pic: Google Emergency services and enforcement officers were in Plungington Road throughout Wednesday morning and lunchtime carrying out raids. Badged as a ‘day of action’ several shops were visited with illegal goods […]

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Topless man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after serious assault outside Moor Nook Primary School

The moment a man was arrested in Preston this morning A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an assault that caused the victim serious injuries and left blood across the pavement. Police were called to Ribbleton […]

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Arson investigation underway as woman in hospital and arrested

The car fire in Clevedon Road, Ingol, during Tuesday evening A woman is in hospital and under arrest after a car fire in Ingol. Emergency services were scrambled to Clevedon Road during Tuesday (11 March) evening. Preston Police said they […]

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