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Missing Fishwick rapist who fled to Thailand receives eight-year sentence

A Preston rapist who failed to attend court after fleeing to Thailand to escape justice received an eight-year sentence yesterday. Michael Foster, 35, formerly of Fishwick Parade, Preston, raped his […]

1 year ago
Police seize knife and ‘meat claws’ from two males on Garstang Road

Police last night detained two males after discovering a hunting-style knife and ‘meat claws’ during a weapons search. Last night (Thursday, 25 August), a Preston Police weapons task force discovered […]

2 years ago
Preston venues to ‘wand’ customers for knives under police initiative

Licensed venues across the city are to ‘wand’ customers for knives as part of a police scheme launched with Preston City Pub Watch. Preston Police has secured funding from LanPac […]

2 years ago
Preston law firm ‘disgusted’ as charity box taken

A Preston law firm has appealed to the public for help after a man walked into their premises yesterday and stole a charity box containing around £60. Yesterday evening (Wednesday, […]

2 years ago
Advertisement Advertisement Preston man wanted for breaching criminal behaviour order

Preston Police have issued an appeal to trace a local man wanted for breaching a criminal behaviour order in June. Aaron Alty, 20, is from Preston and has links to […]

2 years ago
Appeal to find witness after serious assault on Church Street

Police have launched an appeal to trace a man pictured in CCTV images that they believe can assist in a GBH investigation. Preston Police wish to talk to the man […]

2 years ago
Clifton man jailed for blackmail and indecent images

A man has been jailed for seven years and three months after he committed blackmail. 29-year-old Zeashan Mahmood Foxtail Close in Clifton, Preston committed blackmail involving two victims over a […]

2 years ago
Appeal to trace woman after items taken from vehicle in Ribbleton

Police have appealed to find a woman they want to speak to in connection with a theft from a motor vehicle in Ribbleton. Preston Police have asked the public to […]

2 years ago
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