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‘Nuisance bikes’ seized by police in Moor Nook and Ribbleton

On 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 Walton

Cann Bridge Street in Higher Walton Pic: Google A 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 Leyland

Police 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 Sceptre

As 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 Hall

Thieves 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’ campaign

A 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 Leyland

Police 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 open

Leyland 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 […]

2 years ago
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