A man who was arrested over the weekend in relation to multiple convenience stores being targeted across Preston has been charged. Lancashire Police said, “We have charged a man with robbery and three offences of attempted robbery in Preston. Four convenience stores in Miller Road, Isherwood Street, St George’s Road and Plungington Road, were targetedContinue reading “Robbery Spree Suspect Charged With Multiple Offences”
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Missing Man’s Body Sadly Found On The Beach In Bolton- Le-Sands
A 73-year-old man who went missing in Morecambe more than a week ago has been sadly found deceased on the beach in Bolton-Le-Sands. Lancashire Police said, “We have got some sad news to bring you. You will remember that we asked for your help to find Edward Procter, 73, who was missing from home inContinue reading “Missing Man’s Body Sadly Found On The Beach In Bolton- Le-Sands”
Police Investigate Courier Fraud In Chorley
Police in Chorley are investigating a courier fraud in which a vulnerable victim was targeted. Lancashire Police said, “We are investigating a case of courier fraud in the Chorley area, and we’d like to ask people to talk to their elderly and vulnerable relatives and friends to give them some advice. Please advise them notContinue reading “Police Investigate Courier Fraud In Chorley”
Man Charged Following Thousands Of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen During Burglary
A man has been charged following a domestic burgalry in which he tried to make off with a numbers of items worth thousands of pounds. The male was arrested yesterday and has since been charged. Lancashire Police said, “Yesterday, we told you about an arrest following two burglaries and a theft and we just wantedContinue reading “Man Charged Following Thousands Of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen During Burglary”
Preston Man Arrested After Thousands of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen In Burglary.
A man in his 50’s has been arrested in relation to a residential burgalry in Penwortham in which thousands of pounds worth of items were stolen. Lancashire Police said, ” We have arrested a man in connection with two burglaries and a theft. We were first called in February to reports that a man hadContinue reading “Preston Man Arrested After Thousands of Pounds Worth Of Items Stolen In Burglary.”
Preston Rapist Who Threatened Vulnerable Woman With Hammer Caged For 15 Years
A man has been jailed for 15 Years in prison for offences of rape against a woman in Preston. Lancashire Police said, “This is Nathan Byrne. He has been jailed for 15 years for raping a woman in Preston. Byrne was attempting to collect a drug debt from the victim’s friend when he subjected theContinue reading “Preston Rapist Who Threatened Vulnerable Woman With Hammer Caged For 15 Years”
Driver Travelling 120mph On M55 Will Appear In Court
A driver has been reported for the offence of speeding after being clocked doing 120mph on the M55 motorway near kirkham. The driver of the Silver Mercedes was reported for the offence and will appear in court at a later date. Lancashires Specialist Ops Police said, “The driver of this vehicle was stopped by theContinue reading “Driver Travelling 120mph On M55 Will Appear In Court”
Warning: Rogue Traders Target Elderly Residents In Preston
Warning after rogue traders targeting the elderly in Preston. Lancashire Police said, “We are warning people to be extra vigilant following reports of rogue traders targeting elderly residents in Preston. In the last few weeks, there have been a number of reports of cold callers from a roofing company who have allegedly taken payment upContinue reading “Warning: Rogue Traders Target Elderly Residents In Preston”
Night In The Cells For Two Males After Police Foot Chase In Blackpool
Police in Blackpool have arrested two males for various offences after a motorcycle failed to stop for officers. Blackpool Police said, “You may have seen a higher police presence in Blackpool this evening. Tonight a motorcycle with two males on board was spotted by officers on Team 5 Immediate Response Tasking team. The vehicle failedContinue reading “Night In The Cells For Two Males After Police Foot Chase In Blackpool”
Police Test Purchasing In Preston Sees Cashier Hit With £90 Fine
Police along with partner agencies have been conducting test purchasing in Preston here is what they had to say. “Yesterday #PoliceLicensing in partnership with Lancashire County Council Trading Standards and Preston City Council Licensing carried out test purchasing for alcohol & vapes across #Preston 18 separate premises were subject to the test purchases, some ofContinue reading “Police Test Purchasing In Preston Sees Cashier Hit With £90 Fine”