Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 16th November 2024, at 19:50hrs
Concerns were raised for the missing man after police received information that rough sleepers may be inside the building
Lancashire Police have tonight released an update on their investigation into a derelict building fire in Preston.
A statement released by the force said:
“You will be aware that over the last few days the emergency services and partners have been working on the site of a fire in Preston city centre and we wanted to let you know the latest.
Emergency services were called around 6.30pm on Tuesday to a report of a fire at a property on Church Street.
Following information that people may have been sleeping rough in the building a thorough search was carried out by colleagues from Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service and that search has been completed today with nobody found.
We specifically appealed for help to find Marcin Kozierowski, 37, following information he may have been one of those sleeping rough and we are pleased to say he has been found safe.
Control of the site has now been handed to Preston City Council.
We would like to thank everyone for their patience, understanding and co-operation while we carried out the work we needed to at the site.
A road closure remains in place to vehicles and pedestrians. The closures are Manchester Road and Church Street, Church Row and Church Street and Guild Row and Church Street, with diversions in place.
The alternative route for traffic affected by the closure is via:- Church Street – Fishergate – Glovers Court – Syke Street – Avenham Lane – Manchester Road and Church Street.
For further updates please go to Preston City Council’s Website or check Preston City Council’s Facebook Page.
The no-fly zone which was put in place has now been rescinded.
A joint investigation between police and fire services into the cause of the fire is ongoing.
If you have any information, please contact police on 101, quoting log 1197 of November 12.”
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