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

Man, 52, dies in hospital after e-bike crash in Walton-le-Dale at foot of Chorley Road hill

A generic image on the roundabout at Chorley Road A man has died in hospital after a crash in Walton-le-Dale. The man, 52, is believed to have crashed into the kerb at a mini-roundabout and fallen from an e-bike […]

1 month ago
“Preston is a city of sanctuary”: Statement of support to those affected by protests

Traffic was stopped in Church Street as police dispersed the protest Pic: Carl Stein/Blog Preston An organisation dedicated to providing support as asylum seekers in Preston has condemned the violent protests seen across England.  Preston City of Sanctuary said in a statement that while they […]

1 month ago
Buckshaw Village man carrying cocaine at riot said he thought it was pain relief for sore gum

Mugshot of Liam Powell A Buckshaw Village man who was caught carrying cocaine during riots in Bolton has been sentenced. Liam Powell was found carrying the Class A drug as violent disorder broke out […]

1 month ago
Man climbed into driver cabin of train at Preston and attempted to switch off brakes

Preston Railway Station. Pic: Blog Preston A man entered the driver cabin of a train at Preston Railway Station and tampered with controls including attempting to turn off the brakes. At around 3.20am on 27 July, […]

1 month ago
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Police promise to respond robustly to disruption ahead of planned targeted protests

Police will respond ‘safely and robustly’ to any possible disruption in Preston, ahead of planned targeted protests this week. Blog Preston understands potential further protest in Preston is one of […]

1 month ago
Search underway for missing 15-year-old with links to Preston

Missing Katelan A police search is underway for a missing girl with links in Preston and other areas across the north. Katelan, 15, whose surname has not been shared by police, was […]

1 month ago
Cannabis factory uncovered inside Preston nightclub

A police presence outside the nightclub building in Aqueduct Street which was raided Pic: Blog Preston A substantial cannabis farm has been uncovered in part of a nightclub in Preston. Preston Police closed off Aqueduct Street during Sunday (4 August) evening after reports of ‘suspicious behaviour’. […]

1 month ago
‘Daily debris cleans’ needed as former St Joseph’s Orphanage targeted by vandals

St Joseph's Orphanage frontage in Mount Street with debris Pic: Blog Preston A half-demolished former orphanage site in Preston city centre is leading to ‘daily clearing of debris’ due to vandalism. What was the St Joseph’s Orphanage and Mount Street Hospital in […]

1 month ago
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