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

Two members of organised crime group jailed after being snared at Tebay services

Inside the boot of the Kia Two members of an organised criminal group who distributed millions of pounds worth of Class A drugs across the UK have been jailed. Stephen Buckley and Scott Chadwick-Greer were stopped […]

16 hours ago
Half marathon run to take place in memory of former police chief Peter Lawson

Retired Ch Supt Wendy Bower and former ACC, Pete Lawson at an Awards Ceremony at Lancashire Constabulary. A retired Chief Superintendent and Lancashire Resilience Forum Chair is running a half-marathon in memory of her friend and colleague. Wendy Bower, a retired Chief Superintendent at Lancashire Police has […]

2 days ago
Preston man arrested after two burglaries and a theft in Penwortham and Walton-Le-Dale

A man from Preston has been arrested after two burglaries and a theft in the city. Lancashire Police arrested a man on Monday (15 April) after being called from an […]

2 days ago
Warnings to be ‘extra vigilant’ after rogue roof firm targets the elderly in Preston

Handyman Pic: bidvine from Pixabay Lancashire Police is warning people to be ‘extra vigilant’ after reports of rogue traders targeting elderly residents in Preston.  In the last few weeks there have been a number of […]

2 days ago
Advertisement Advertisement ‘Disgusting’ Fulwood man who raped woman while brandishing hammer is jailed

Nathan Byrne Pic: Preston Police A man who raped a woman multiple times while threatening her with a hammer has been jailed. Nathan Byrne was found guilty of six offences of rape and one offence […]

3 days ago
Man charged after cannabis farm discovered in Fulwood

Preston Magistrates' Court A man has been charged after the discovery of a cannabis farm in Fulwood. Police attended an address on Balfour Road, Fulwood, on Monday (15 April) after receiving information from […]

3 days ago
Illegal vapes seized as three Preston and South Ribble stores fail under-age purchases

Some of the illegal vapes seized by trading standards Pic: Lancashire County Council Teenagers were able to buy alcohol, vapes and cigarettes across Preston and South Ribble despite being under the legal age. Lancashire Police and Lancashire County Council’s Trading Standards team joined […]

3 days ago
Man arrested after cannabis farm discovered on Fulwood street

Cannabis farm discovered in Fulwood A man has been arrested after the discovery of a cannabis farm in Preston.  Officers attended an address on Balfour Road in Fulwood yesterday (15 April) after being tipped off […]

3 days ago
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