Man Charged With Early Morning Preston Stabbing

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Sunday, 19th May 2024, at 17:00hrs A man has been charged with the stabbing of a man in Preston. The incident happened on Friday morning just after 9.30am in the West Cliff area close to Miller Park, a man was taken to hospital in a serious but nonContinue reading “Man Charged With Early Morning Preston Stabbing”

Snared Online Preston Child Predator Sentenced

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Friday, 17th May 2024, at 14:30hrs A man has today been sentenced at Preston Crown for attempting to groom and meet young girls online. Lancashire Police said, “A 66-year-old man has been jailed after engaging in online sexual conversations with people he believed were schoolgirls. Ian Hollinghurst, 66,Continue reading “Snared Online Preston Child Predator Sentenced”

Man Hospitalised In Friday Morning Stabbing On Preston Street

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Friday, 17th May 2024, at 13:30hrs A man has been hospitalised after being stabbed in the chest in a Preston street this morning confirm Police. The victim suffered serious injuries during the attack and remains in hospital for treatment. In a statement Preston Police said, You might haveContinue reading “Man Hospitalised In Friday Morning Stabbing On Preston Street”

Five Arrested In Moor Park Drug Crackdown

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at 11:30hrs Three teenagers and two men have been arrested as part of a crackdown on drug dealing by Preston Police’s  Taskforce unit in the Moor Park area. Plain clothed officers working alongside uniformed officers were carrying out patrols in the drug spot areaContinue reading “Five Arrested In Moor Park Drug Crackdown”

Preston Bus Gets Stuck At Broughton Crossroads

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Thursday, 16th May 2024, at 08:15hrs Delays are reported on Garstang Road this morning close to the Broughton crossroads with the junction of Whittingham Lane after a bus gets stuck attempting to turn around. Motorists travelling in the area could expect disruption, the driver of the bus thatContinue reading “Preston Bus Gets Stuck At Broughton Crossroads”

Higher Walton Park Incident, Police Say No Offence Committed

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, at 15:30hrs Lancashire Police confirmed that a man who was filmed by parents after offering energy drinks to children on a South Ribble park had not committed any criminal offence after a thorough investigation into the incident. Footage circulating online showed angry parents approachContinue reading “Higher Walton Park Incident, Police Say No Offence Committed”

Appeal To Find Missing Ribbleton Boy

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, at 13:50hrs Police are appealing for anyone who knows the whereabouts of a young man missing from home in Ribbleton, Preston to come forward with information. Preston Police made an appeal on Facebook, they said, “Have you seen 17-year-old Philip who is missing fromContinue reading “Appeal To Find Missing Ribbleton Boy”

Man Who Knocked On Preston Door For Glass Of Water Before Stealing Wallet Charged

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Wednesday, 15th May 2024, at 11:00hrs A man has been charged after an investigation into a spate of burglaries and attempted burglaries across Preston at the weekend. Police received reports on Sunday of a man entering properties through unlocked doors at properties in Fulwood, Ashton-on-Ribble, and Ingol areasContinue reading “Man Who Knocked On Preston Door For Glass Of Water Before Stealing Wallet Charged”

Number Of Stores Fail Test By Selling Knives To Children In Op Sceptre Crackdown

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 14th May 2024, at 17:20hrs As Operation Sceptre got underway across the country this week, Police in Preston have been out with Trading Standards carrying out test purchasing in the city centre in their crackdown on tackling knife crime. Young volunteers step up to help the localContinue reading “Number Of Stores Fail Test By Selling Knives To Children In Op Sceptre Crackdown”

Arrest Made After Spate Of Burglaries Across Preston

Published by Robert L Senior Reporter, on Tuesday, 14th May 2024, at 14:00hrs Police have arrested a man after a spate of burglaries across Preston over the weekend. Houses were targeted in Fulwood, Ashton-on-Ribble, and the Ingol area where the suspect had entered properties through unlocked doors and distracted another by asking for a drinkContinue reading “Arrest Made After Spate Of Burglaries Across Preston”