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

Former pub in Ribbleton targeted again by arsonists

The former Old England pub now stands abandoned Pic: Google Firefighters have battled an arson attempt at an abandoned Preston pub for the third time in 18 months. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service sent four crews to the former Old […]

6 years ago
Man arrested on suspicion of rape in Preston city centre

Stoneygate where the attack is alleged to have taken place Stoneygate where the attack is alleged to have taken place A Chorley man has been arrested following an allegation of rape in Preston city centre. Preston Police closed off Stoneygate, […]

6 years ago
Woman raped in Preston city centre side alley

Stoneygate, running down by the Minster, just one of the areas to be looked at Pic: Richard Swan Police have closed off Stoneygate while they carry out investigation work Police are appealing for witnesses after a report of a woman being raped in Preston city centre. Update: Police […]

6 years ago
Leyland man who strangled woman on West Paddock is jailed

Aiden Shepherd Aiden Shepherd A man who strangled a woman using a nylon dress belt has been jailed for attempted murder. Aiden Shepherd of Merlin Grove was sentenced to eight years behind […]

6 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Police warn public not to approach Preston rough sleeper

Lee Wilson Lee Wilson Police have released a picture of a man wanted on prison recall they believe is sleeping rough in the city. Lee Wilson has failed to attend probation appointments. […]

6 years ago
Search continues for Bamber Bridge man after woman attacked

Matthew Parkinson Matthew Parkinson Police are continuing their search for a Bamber Bridge man after a woman was assaulted. A 31-year-old woman was punched in the face and had a tooth knocked […]

6 years ago
Police release picture of man after Ribbleton criminal damage

Kyle Williams Kyle Williams Police have released a picture of a man they want to speak to following a suspected criminal damage incident. Preston Police want to speak to Kyle Williams. It […]

6 years ago
Bus stop near Preston Railway Station is smashed up

The bus stop on Thursday morning Pic: Ashley Weir/Blog Preston The bus stop on Thursday morning Pic: Ashley Weir/Blog Preston Pedestrians and bus passengers are being warned to take care around one of the city’s main bus stops. Panes of […]

6 years ago
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