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

Missing Ribbleton teenager Melissa Hughes found by police

Melissa Hughes Police have cancelled their appeal to find a Preston teenager. Melissa Hughes, 16, was found along with her 19-year-old boyfriend Kieran Jolly. Lancashire Police had been appealing since Melissa walked […]

9 years ago
Police seek two men after assault on train guard at Preston railway station

Two men wanted by transport police after the incident at Preston Two men are being sought after assaulting a train guard as their train pulled into Preston railway station. The incident happened around 9.30am on Wednesday 15 October. Investigating officer from […]

9 years ago
Preston man arrested after armed robbery in Plungington

A Preston man has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after a man hunt in Plungington on Tuesday. Preston Police were called to a report of a knifepoint robbert at […]

9 years ago
Preston men arrested for possessing indecent images along with 17 year old Preston boy

A number of men from Preston have been arrested and charged in connection with child sexual exploitation. A 29 year old man from Preston was arrested and charged with rape, […]

9 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Car fire arson investigated in Ashton on Ribble

A suspected arson attack on a car in Ashton on Ribble is being investigated. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent two fire crews to deal with the blaze on Stocks […]

9 years ago
First World War medals taken during Walton le Dale burglary

The two medals taken during the break-in Two medals from the First World War have been stolen during a burglary at a home in Walton le Dale. More than £10,000 worth of belongings was taken during a […]

9 years ago
Melissa Hughes missing: Preston teenager disappears from home for second time

Melissa Hughes A Ribbleton teenager has gone missing from home for a second time in less than a month. Melissa Hughes, 16, has not been seen since Friday 7 November. She left […]

9 years ago
Poppy Appeal collection box stolen from Preston cafe

A Poppy collection box has been stolen from a city centre cafe. Winckleys cafe bar on Winckley Street has reported its Poppy Appeal charity tin has been pinched. Funds from […]

9 years ago
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