This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
Appeal after homophobic attack in Preston city centreThe attack took place at the top end of Guildhall Street Pic: Google Police are appealing for witnesses after homophobic abuse was hurled at a man before he was punched […]
6 years ago Man and woman wanted after Preston-bound bus attackCCTV pictures release by police of a man and woman they wish to speak to Police want to speak to passengers after a attack on a Preston-bound bus. Two women […]
6 years ago Man found with head injury near New Hall LaneMaitland Street off New Hall Lane Pic Google Police have explained an incident that took place off New Hall Lane on Thursday morning. Eyewitnesses said a man was found covered […]
6 years ago Man attacked twice in same night with steel baseball batOne of two incidents happened at Elswick Road Lancashire Police are searching for Ashley Collum after a man was attacked twice in one night with a steel baseball bat. Police […]
6 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Former pub in Ribbleton targeted again by arsonistsFirefighters 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 centreStoneygate 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 alleyPolice 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 jailedAiden 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 […]
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