Knife was found after Penwortham fight as police update on arrests

Penwortham

News and information for the area of Penwortham. Although not politically in Preston it is perhaps spiritually. Penwortham is just across the River Ribble from Preston but many Penworthiams class themselves as Prestonians, although they are part of South Ribble Borough Council.

Police have clarified a knife was found following an incident of disorder in Penwortham. South Ribble Police described a ‘melee’ taking place involving 12 young people in Liverpool Road on […]

5 years ago Drugs and rape gang accused to appear in court after Preston dawn raids

A drugs and rape gang from Preston and Cumbria are due to appear in court. Six men were arrested during dawn raids on Wednesday (27 March) in Longridge, Ashton-on-Ribble, Ribbleton, […]

5 years ago WhatsApp and Snapchat fuelling Preston ‘youth gang’ disorder say police

Police in Preston have appealed for calm and said private messaging apps are fuelling ‘youth gang disputes’. Chief Inspector Gary Crowe gave an update via Facebook following the disorder in […]

5 years ago Major flood defences plan for River Ribble at Preston showcased

Proposals for major new flood defences along the River Ribble have been showcased. Broadgate and Penwortham residents were given the opportunity to see the £40million plans from the Environment Agency. […]

5 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Dawn raids in Preston see gang arrested on drugs and sex offences charges

Raids against organised crime gangs have taken place across Preston during Wednesday (27 March). Six men aged between 18 and 31 were arrested during the dawn raids in Ribbleton, Fishwick, […]

5 years ago Lower Penwortham and Broadgate stop and search zone in force by police

A large area of Penwortham and part of Broadgate has been placed on lockdown by police. South Ribble Police have issued a Section 60 order for stop and search powers. […]

5 years ago Penwortham ‘melee’ in Liverpool Road broken up by police

Two off-duty police officers broke up what has been described as a ‘melee’ in Penwortham during Tuesday afternoon. Around 3.45pm in Liverpool Road a fight broke out between 12 people […]

5 years ago Pictures show Penwortham nursery shed fire damage

A nursery in Preston has been targeted in a potential arson attack. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Maryland’s Private Nursery in Pope Lane, Penwortham. Smoke was seen […]

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