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

Arson suspected in Deepdale car garage fire

Skeffington Road was shut for part of Tuesday afternoon An arson investigation has begun after a fire at a car garage in Deepdale. Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Skeffington Road shortly after 4pm on Tuesday. Five […]

8 years ago
Romanian brothel trial: Three men convicted of raping teenage girls

Maris Patre, Ionut Ion and Adrian Matei Three men have been found guilty of trafficking and exploiting two Romanian girls in Preston. A tweet sent to the Preston Police account began the investigation into a brothel in […]

8 years ago
Fulwood warehouse cash robbery: Six men to appear in court

The JTF warehouse where the incident happened Pic: Google Six men have been charged following a cash in transit robbery in Fulwood last year. Detectives have charged the men, all from the Preston and Chorley area with conspiracy to […]

8 years ago
Teenage boy charged following Ashton-on-Ribble thefts

Police officers standing guard in Preston A 14-year-old boy from Preston has been charged with theft offences following a spate of bikes and shed break-ins in the Ashton-on-Ribble area. Preston Police arrested the boy, along with […]

8 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Boy racers at Market Hall car park see police patrols stepped up

Market Hall Car Park Police in Preston have been patrolling the rooftop of city centre car parks after reports of anti-social behaviour. Cars have been using the empty Market Hall car park for late night racing […]

8 years ago
Picture of man released following Penwortham indecent exposure

Efit released of man wanted in connection with Penwortham incident Police in Penwortham are looking for a man after an indecent exposure before Christmas. An efit showing what they believe the man looks like has been released by South Ribble […]

8 years ago
Two suspected fraudsters wanted by police after 96-year-old man nearly tricked into handing over cash

Hazelmere Road in Fulwood Pic: Google A 96-year-old man nearly handed over £200 to suspected fraudsters. Two men knocked at the man’s door in Fulwood on Monday 11 January. They stated they knew him and he […]

8 years ago
Elderly Preston couple attacked during robbery at their Cottam home

The Chase in Cottam Pic: Google An elderly couple have been attacked during a robbery at their home in Preston. Police are hunting two men after they pushed their way into a house in The Chase, […]

8 years ago
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