Preston boy, 19, charged with Easter assaults and attempted robbery in Chorley town centre

Lancashire Police were called to Market Walk where three men reported being attacked by teenagers near Luciano’s Italian restaurant at around 6.45pm on Monday (April 6).

The force said the youths also attempted to steal pushbikes from two men outside of the Market entrance.

Officers attended and three suspects aged 14, 17 and 19 were arrested on suspicion of robbery.

The two older teenagers have since been charged, while the 14-year-old was released under investigation.

A police spokesperson said: “You may remember us asking for your help yesterday following a report of an assault on Market Walk in Chorley on Easter Monday.

“We have now identified the men who were reported to have been assaulted. Thankfully they weren’t seriously injured.

“Three people were arrested – a 14-year-old boy, who was later released under investigation, and two others, who have since been charged.

“Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Mackenzie McPartland, 19, of Ryelands Crescent, Ashton-on-Ribble, was charged.

“He’s charged with attempted theft of a motor vehicle, attempted robbery, using threatening, abusive, or insulting words or behaviour with the intent to cause fear of or provoke unlawful violence, and four counts of assault by beating.

“He appeared at Preston Magistrates Court on Wednesday where he has been remanded to appear at Preston Crown Court on May 6, 2026.

“A 17-year-old boy from Nelson, who legally cannot be named as he is under the age of 18, was charged with affray, attempted theft of a motor vehicle, attempted robbery and five counts of assault by beating.

“He pleaded guilty at Preston Magistrates Court on Wednesday and will be sentenced on May 21.”