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

Bamber Bridge motorcyclist killed in crash in Longridge named

Police released this image of David Bennett The motorcyclist killed in a crash in Longridge has been named as David Bennett. Police are continuing to investigate the incident that killed […]

7 years ago
Man found dead near Avenham Park was due in court

John Williamson John Williamson A man found dead in Avenham Park was standing trial for historic sex offences at Preston Crown Court. John Williamson, 70, was accused of 13 counts of rape […]

7 years ago
Appeal after mobile phone theft from McDonald’s at the docks

Police want to speak with these two males in relation to a mobile phone theft at McDonald’s Police have put out an appeal after the theft of a mobile phone […]

7 years ago
Landrover stolen overnight from Preston Docks

The distinctive red Landrover The distinctive red Landrover A Preston man is appealing for the return of his beloved Landrover. Anthony Peet, from Penwortham, awoke at 6.30am on Tuesday (4 July) to find the […]

7 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Witness appeal as Bamber Bridge biker dies in crash

The crash took place near the junction with Water Meadows Pic: Google The crash took place near the junction with Water Meadows Pic: Google A Bamber Bridge man has died after a crash in Longridge. Lancashire Police are appealing for witnesses following […]

7 years ago
Police investigate crash into parked car outside Preston restaurant

Damage to the Mini parked outside Tang KV Damage to the Mini parked outside Tang KV Police are appealing for witnesses after a crash outside a Chinese restaurant in Preston. The incident took place around 4am on Saturday […]

7 years ago
Police respond to rumours of ‘acid attack’ in Preston

This picture was being circulated widely on social media in connection with the incident This picture was being circulated widely on social media in connection with the incident Police have moved to quash rumours of an acid attack in Preston. Rumours circulating on social […]

7 years ago
Preston man avoids jail for role in multi-million pound NHS fraud gang

The Preston part of the fraud gang operated from Brackenbury Road Pic: Google The Preston part of the fraud gang operated from Brackenbury Road Pic: Google A Preston man has avoided jail for his part in a gang who stolen millions of pounds […]

7 years ago
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