Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Thursday 6th March 2025, at 06:55hrs A 14-year-old male has been arrested in connection with a series of shed break-ins that occurred in the Dunnock Lane and Finch Lane areas of Cottam overnight on Monday, March 3rd, 2025. The arrest, made by Preston Response Team officers, follows enquiriesContinue reading “Boy 14 arrested in Cottam shed break-ins investigation”
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Homes were evacuated as firefighters attended domestic fire in Cottam
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Monday 17th February 2025, at 23:45hrs Residents from nearby homes expressed their concerns about smelling something burning on social media Residents in nearby homes were evacuated following a domestic building fire in Cottam on Monday night. Firefighters attended Hoyles Lane shortly before 10pm to reports of a houseContinue reading “Homes were evacuated as firefighters attended domestic fire in Cottam”
Cottam Burglar Left Victims Feeling Unsafe In Their Own Homes
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Friday, 22nd November 2024, at 07:30hrs Burglar was found hiding in a bush when police attended reports of a burglary A burglar who targeted homes across Leyland, leaving his victims feeling unsafe in their own homes, has been jailed. In a statement released after sentencing, Lancashire Police said:Continue reading “Cottam Burglar Left Victims Feeling Unsafe In Their Own Homes”
Offender Charged With Spate Of Thefts In Cottam
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Tuesday, 13th August 2024, at 18:00hrs A man has been charged following an increase of thefts in a rural area of Preston over the weekend. The incidents happened around the Cottam area which has seen a step up in police patrols in recent days. In an update releasedContinue reading “Offender Charged With Spate Of Thefts In Cottam”
Increase In Homes Targeted During Night In Quiet Rural Area
Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday, 10th August 2024, at 10:00hrs A once quiet rural village compromising mainly farms and small outbuildings has seen a major residential development over recent years which has ultimately seen an increase in crime especially in the last week, and residents are calling for Police to take action.Continue reading “Increase In Homes Targeted During Night In Quiet Rural Area”