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

Police searching for man in connection with Fulwood burglary

John Johnson Pic: Preston Police A man with links to Preston city centre, Leyland and South Ribble is wanted in connection with a burglary in Fulwood. Preston Police say a house in Garstang Road was […]

2 weeks ago
Crash closes part of New Hall Lane

New Hall Lane Pic: Blog Preston A crash has caused part of New Hall Lane to be closed by police. The stretch between the junctions of Adelaide Street and Mercer Street has been shut this evening […]

2 weeks ago
Man suffers serious injuries in attack outside Preston lap dancing club

Room 32 and Guildhall Street where the attack took place according to police Pic: Blog Preston A man was attacked and suffered serious head injuries near a city lap dancing club. Preston Polices say the attack took place in Guildhall Street off Fishergate on Saturday 14 […]

2 weeks ago
Hothersall Lane closed ‘for some time’ near Ribchester Road due to crash

Hothersall Lane is closed this morning A road closure is in place close to Longridge this morning due to a crash. Police were called at around 6.30am this morning (4 February) and have closed Hothersall Lane […]

2 weeks ago
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Thousands of Preston students receive sessions in bid to tackle knife crime

The No More Knives Team with officers from Preston's Neighbourhood Policing Team and students at Cardinal Newman College. Thousands of students in Preston have been visited by the ‘No More Knives Tour’ in recent weeks. The session combines music and powerful stories from people who have been involved […]

2 weeks ago
Police release footage in connection with £14,000 burglary in Moor Park Avenue

Two people are seen on CCTV trying a door at a premises in Moor Park Avenue Pic: Preston Police Police have released CCTV footage in connection with a burglary where £14,000 worth of items were taken. Two people are seen on CCTV trying to force a door during the […]

2 weeks ago
Plungington man jailed and banned from Asda, Bargain Booze, Spar and B&Q

John Skidmore Pic: Preston Police A prolific shoplifter has been banned from every Asda, Bargain Booze, Spar and B&Q store across Chorley and South Ribble. John Skidmore, 34, of Eldon Street, Plungington, pleaded guilty to […]

2 weeks ago
Bamber Bridge sandwich shop Hanley’s targeted in burglary

The Hanley's sandwich bar in Station Road, Bamber Bridge Pic: Google A 27-year-old man has been arrested after a burglary at a Bamber Bridge sandwich shop. South Ribble Police say they were called to Hanley’s Sandwich bar in Station Road. The […]

2 weeks ago
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