Crime
Preston ‘fantasist’ jailed for terrorism offences
Today at Preston Crown Court Craig Allan Slee, 42, was sentenced for four offences under the 2006 Terrorism Act. Craig Slee of Trawden Crescent, Preston initially pleaded “Not Guilty”, but 3 weeks before the case was to be tried he changed his plea to “Guilty”. He was sentenced for possession of a CS Gas Spray canister and disseminating terrorist publications from which he posted links [...]
123 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Church Street takeaway Dixie Fried Chicken up for licensing review
Police have triggered the review of a licence granted to a problem takeaway on Church Street. Dixie Fried Chicken, next door to Lava Ignite, could be stripped of its licence when councillors meet later this month. Police Sergeant John Lovick, who heads up the police licensing team, outlines in documents how the takeaway has failed to keep to conditions imposed on it following a licensing [...]
125 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Spate of thefts from unlocked cars in Fulwood and Lea
A spate of thefts from cars in the Fulwood and Lea area have seen an increased police presence in the area. Unlocked cars have been targeted and CCTV pictures show thieves in Fulwood taking advantage. The incident took place on Wednesday 2 January at 1.35am on Royal Avenue. Thieves made off with £10 from the car. Police say there have been 12 similar incidents in [...]
126 days ago by Ed Walker Share
Drugs raids carried out in Preston city centre
Early morning drugs raids have been carried out in Preston as police crack down on drug dealing in the city centre. Support unit officers executed drugs warrants in the Avenham area of the city shortly after 8am this morning. Addresses on Bence Road and St Austins Road were searched by officers. A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possessing cannabis. Members of the Avenham [...]
130 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Arrest after Preston teenager stabbed
A man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing of a teenager in Preston. The arrest comes shortly after a 15 year-old boy was attacked and stabbed with a knife several times in the back. It happened near a bus stop on Cadley Causeway in the Fulwood area of Preston yesterday afternoon. His injuries are described as serious, but not life threatening.
130 days ago by Tony Worrall Share
Police release Evofit in Preston burglary appeal
Police detectives have released an Evofit of a man they would like to speak to following a burglary at a house in Preston. Between 1.35pm and 1.55pm on Wednesday 5 December 2012, a man forced his way into a house on Skeffington Road by kicking the back door in. Once inside he began to make his way upstairs, however, unbeknown to him, a 20 [...]
130 days ago by Tony Worrall Share