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London Road gun shot incident sees man detained under Mental Health Act

The scene in London Road during Tuesday as police investigated the scene Pic: Blog Preston A man arrested following the firing of blanks from a gun in the London Road area on Tuesday morning. Preston Police said a 42-year-old man who was arrested on Tuesday […]

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Stolen motorbike used for anti-social behaviour found poorly stashed on Guild Wheel

The bike found along the Guild Wheel. A stolen bike that was then taken on to be involved in anti-social behaviour has been found poorly stashed, police have said. The bike was found on Tuesday (February 27) […]

2 months ago
New Detective Superintendent for Preston and South Ribble

Mark Howarth-Oates is the man responsible for investigations in Preston and surrounding area Pic: Lancashire Police Lancashire Police’s South Division have welcomed a new Detective Superintendent. Detective Superintendent Mark Haworth-Oates will be responsible for investigations across Preston, Chorley, South Ribble and Lancashire. Mark has worked in […]

2 months ago
Gun shot on London Road in Preston was likely firing blanks

The scene in London Road during Tuesday as police investigated the scene Pic: Blog Preston A gun fired this morning in Preston was likely a blank-firing weapon, police have said. Police were called at around 9am this morning (February 27) to London Road and road […]

2 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Current Lancashire Police deputy chief constable to take on top role

Lancashire's Police and Crime Commissioner Andrew Snowden with Sacha Hatchett. Pic: LPCC The current deputy chief of Lancashire Police is to become the new head police officer for the county. Sacha Hatchett has been announced as the new Chief Constable. She will […]

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Preston Road in Grimsargh re-opens after a fire

A stretch of Preston Road had been shut due to emergency services Pic: Google A major route between Longridge and Preston had been closed due to a fire. Preston Road in Grimsargh was shut due to a fire between Lindale Avenue, just beyond Grimsargh […]

2 months ago
Man and teenage boy appear in court charged with burglaries in Fulwood

Blue light from a police car Pic: South Ribble Police A man and a teenager have been arrested following two burglaries in Fulwood. Leslie Andrews, 38, of Dalmore Road, Ingol and a 15-year-old boy were arrested on Thursday 22 February. […]

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Police release CCTV image as search for man last seen in Longridge continues

A new picture has been released as the search for a man last seen in Longridge continues. Update: Police said Ayanda was found safe and well on Wednesday (28 February) […]

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