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
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]