This category relates to all things to do with crime in Preston.
‘Nuisance bikes’ seized by police in Moor Nook and RibbletonOn Sunday, November 21, Preston Neighbourhood Policing Team seized two motorbikes which were used off road in the Moor Nook and Ribbleton area. This is part of Operation Dismount, which […]
2 years ago Man arrested after two people found dead inside house in Higher WaltonA 35-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after two people were found dead inside a house in Higher Walton. South Ribble Police were called at 1.40pm yesterday […]
2 years ago Police appeal to find wanted man with links to Preston and LeylandPolice are appealing for information to find a man wanted for a number of offences including stalking, criminal damage and witness intimidation. Roy Butterworth, also known as Roy Gentile, 36, […]
2 years ago 102 knives and weapons surrendered in Avenham as part of Operation SceptreAs part of Operation Sceptre, Preston police officers emptied the knife surrender bin on Princess Street in Avenham. A total of 102 knives and other weapons have been surrendered by […]
2 years ago Advertisement Advertisement Thieves steal safe from Age Concern centre in Lostock HallThieves caused hundreds of pounds worth of damage this week after smashing into an Age Concern centre to steal a safe. On Monday 15 November, the thieves broke into Age […]
2 years ago Preston MP vows to protect abused shopworkers under ‘Freedom from Fear’ campaignA Preston MP has backed a campaign that seeks to protect shopworkers from violence and abuse. Sir Mark Hendrick has backed retail trade union Usdaw’s ‘Freedom from Fear’ campaign after […]
2 years ago Three men wanted for ‘terrifying’ armed robbery at Co-Op in LeylandPolice are trying to identify three men from CCTV footage of a violent armed robbery at Leyland Co-op. At around 10.10pm on Saturday 13 November, Co-op staff were locking up […]
2 years ago Leyland Police Station front counter now openLeyland Police Station’s front counter has this month reopened to the public. On 1 November, the station reopened for residents to visit, talk face to face with officers and report […]
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