This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
Lancashire police and crime commissioner election: Meet the candidates and how to vote
The first ever police and crime commissioner for Lancashire will be elected on Thursday 15 November as the county goes to the polls. Here we profile the four candidates seeking […]
One of Lancashire’s top police officers today spoke out to assure the public they “are doing all we can to catch Ivan Leach.” Leach, a violent sexual offender, is on […]
Detectives hunting a convinted sex offender who has escaped from prison have launched a nationwide manhunt for him. Preston Police have stepped up their search for Ivan Leach, who is […]
Ashley Charles (26) from Leicester denies the murder of Preston man Philip Sherriff. Charles allegedly slashed Mr Sherriff in the neck with a broken beer bottle at a Jessie J […]
Detectives are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in the City last week. At around 7pm on Thursday 25 of October, the 22 year old student was […]
Crimestoppers have offered a reward for information about wanted man Ivan Leach. The charity is offering up to £3,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of Leach, who […]
Police are hunting for a man described as a dangerous and predatory who is believed to have committed a serious sex offence while on the run. Ivan Leach, also known […]
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on the M6. The incident happened at around 11:00am this morning (24th October) on the northbound carriage way just […]