This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
£2,000 TV pinched during burglary of house undergoing renovationA TV worth £2,000 was taken during a burglary of a house that was undergoing renovation. The burglary happened on February 25 at a property on Haighton Green Lane in […]
3 days ago Man charged as police uncover 400 cannabis plants in Lostock HallA man has been charged after a cannabis farm containing around 400 plants was discovered in a Lostock Hall cul-de-sac. South Ribble Police raided the property in Highfield Grove – […]
4 days ago Liverpool to Preston cocaine gang sentenced after 10-month police investigationA drugs gang moving cocaine between Liverpool and Preston have been jailed after a 10-month long police investigation. Five Preston men have received prison sentences for their part in the […]
4 days ago Four Preston projects helping city’s homeless and young people received funding boostPreston is among the areas to receive a cut of £156,000 seized criminals cash to put towards crime-fighting schemes. Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden has invested the money into […]
4 days ago Advertisement Advertisement Police warn public not to approach man wanted for threats to kill and criminal damagePolice are hunting a man in connection with threats to kill and criminal damage. Anthony Higgins is from Chorley and is also wanted for section-18 wounding. Update: Police say Higgins […]
6 days ago Police dog Ebony tracks two suspects hiding in a garden in TulkethPolice made an arrest in the early hours of Friday (22 March) after a pursuit through Ashton-on-Ribble. Two men were pursued through the Tulketh area of the city. Preston Police […]
7 days ago 19-year prison sentence for Penwortham rapistA man from Penwortham has been jailed for 19 years for a catalogue of offences committed against three young women. Kieran Larbey raped two of the women and assaulted the […]
7 days ago Motorcyclist in 30s in serious condition after Fulwood crashA young motorcyclist is in hospital in a serious condition after a crash in Preston. Police were called at 6.22pm yesterday (March 20) to Lightfoot Lane, Fulwood, at the junction […]
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