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

Burglar who preyed on elderly and vulnerable victims in Preston jailed

Alan Eastham has been jailed A prolific burglar whose victims included an 88-year-old woman who was in the house has been jailed. Alan Eastham, 51, pleaded guilty to four counts of residential burglary and fraud […]

2 weeks ago
Micropub faces fresh police opposition as relaunch plans continue

Tulketh Tap Room. Credit: Blog Preston Plans to relaunch a troubled micropub with a new name and management are facing fresh opposition from Lancashire Constabulary. The former Tulketh Tap Room is currently closed for three weeks […]

2 weeks ago
Two women arrested after shoplifting reports at Preston TKMaxx and Tesco stores

The TKMaxx store at the Capitol Centre Pic: Blog Preston Two women have been arrested on suspicion of shoplifting – at a city retail park and a supermarket. Preston Police said two separate incidents led to arrests between Sunday and […]

2 weeks ago
Three men arrested after chase from Farington Waste Recycling Centre that left one trying to hide in hedge

Police at Farington Household Waste Recycling Centre Three men have been arrested after thefts from a recycling centre in South Ribble. Police were called at 7.20pm last night (28 August) after reports from a neighbourhood watch group […]

2 weeks ago
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Teenage boys in court charged with Fulwood and Frenchwood burglary probe

A police vehicle Two teenage boys have been sentenced for a string of attempted burglaries across Preston. In the early hours of Tuesday (27 August) morning police were informed of people trying house […]

3 weeks ago
Lancashire Police welcomes new Chief Inspector for Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire

New Chief Inspector James Neale. Lancashire Police has welcomed a new Chief Inspector for Chorley, South Ribble and West Lancashire. James Neale will be responsible for Local Policing and Safer Neighbourhoods.  His career began in […]

3 weeks ago
Police identify rough-sleeping woman found dead in Whittle-le-Woods

Dawson Lane, Whittle-le-Woods A woman who was found dead in Whittle-le-Woods this week has been identified, police have confirmed. The body of the woman, who has not been named by police, was found […]

3 weeks ago
Rise in TikTok connected crime reports including indecent images and stalking

More than 230 offences directly linked to social media site TikTok were recorded by Lancashire Constabulary across three years. Around one third of those reported crimes relate to malicious communications, […]

3 weeks ago
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