Man arrested after reports of assault close to primary school in Preston

Officers attended the incident on Ribbleton Hall Drive

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 12th Mar 2025

A man has been arrested following reports of an assault near to a primary school in Preston.

Officers attended the incident on Ribbleton Hall Drive, close to Moor Nook School, at 6:15am this morning (12 March).

A man in his 50s was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The force says enquires are continuing and a man in his 30s, who was arrested at the scene, is currently in police custody.

They are urging witnesses to come forward.

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