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

Dylan Crossey inquest to take place at County Hall for three days

Dylan Crossey died while out on his bike Pic: Tracey Milligan A family’s seven year wait for answers about what happened to their son when he was hit by a car while out cycling may happen this week. Dylan Crossey was […]

3 months ago
Preston city centre church’s donation box taken during break-in

St George the Martyr church off Lune Street in Preston city centre Pic: Tony Worrall A Preston city centre church has been targeted by thieves. Anglican church St George the Martyr just off Lune Street in George’s Road has been damaged during a break-in. The […]

3 months ago
Assault at Preston chicken takeaway in early hours of the morning

Chick-Fill-A in Preston A person was assaulted in a Preston city centre chicken shop in the lead up to Christmas. Officers from Lancashire Constabulary were called to reports of an assault within Chick-Fill-A […]

3 months ago
Lancashire Police officer tried to murder partner and fled the scene covering his tracks

James Riley A former Lancashire Police officer has been jailed after trying to murder his partner in a Manchester hotel and going to extensive lengths to cover his tracks. James Riley, of […]

3 months ago
Advertisement Advertisement Illegal tobacco products worth £50,000 seized in Leyland

Illegal tobacco products Pic: Lancashire Constabulary Illicit products including cigarettes and disposable vapes, which, if sold as genuine, would be worth £55,000, have been seized in South Ribble as part of Operation Centurion. Officers from South […]

3 months ago
Four arrests made after police chase car through Chorley and Leyland

Police vehicles outside the Tesco Express in Turpin Green Lane on Thursday afternoon Pic: Matthew Tomlinson A teenage boy has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and dangerous driving after a police chase through Clayton-le-Woods and Leyland. Chorley Police said a heavy police presence in Leyland […]

3 months ago
British Transport Police seek man in connection with hate crime between Chorley and Preston

Police want to speak to the man pictured who they say may have information in connection with the incident Pic: British Transport Police Police want to speak to a man in connection with a hate crime incident onboard a train between Chorley and Preston. British Transport Police have released a CCTV picture in […]

3 months ago
Two men charged after champagne and spirits raid at Booths

Booths in Longridge Two men have been charged with four offences of theft relating to different Booths supermarkets across Lancashire. Officers from Lancashire Constabulary were called to the Booths store on Berry Lane, […]

3 months ago
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