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

Appeal after fire at Preston flat

Police in Preston are appealing for witnesses following an unexplained fire at a flat in Ribbleton on 20 November. The police and fire service were called around 9.30pm to a […]

13 years ago
Appeal for missing Preston man believed to be in Burnley

Update 8.37 pm on Tuesday 20 November. Tim Allen has been found safe and well according to police. Police are appealing for information about a 51 year old man missing […]

13 years ago
Police appeal following Preston stabbing

Police in Preston are appealing for witnesses after a man was stabbed and seriously injured late on Friday evening. The victim, a 28 year old local man, was walking on […]

13 years ago
Police find body of missing Preston pensioner John Rayton

John Rayton Police have announced that a body has been found in the search for pensioner John Rayton. 70-year-old John Rayton from Fulwood in Preston was last seen leaving his home on […]

13 years ago
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Man jailed for life for Philip Sherriff bottle attack at Jessie J gig

Jane Sherriff and Philip Sherriff A 26-year-old man from Leicester has been jailed for life for stabbing a man in the neck with a broken bottle. Philip Sherriff, a telecommunications worker from just outside Preston, […]

13 years ago
Appeal following stabbing in Penwortham

  Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked on Sherburn Drive, Penwortham yesterday. Around 4.45pm on Tuesday 6th November, the victim, a 22 year old local man was […]

13 years ago
CCTV pictures released of on the run Ivan Leach

ivan leach Police have releaed CCTV footage of the last known sighting of a dangerous sexual offender on the run from prison. Ivan Leach, also known as Lee Cyrus, was seen at […]

13 years ago
Lancashire police and crime commissioner election: Meet the candidates and how to vote

Ballot Box 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 […]

13 years ago
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