Two women arrested and one charged after man robbed in Preston city centre
The man was left needing hospital treatment after he was mugged near Winckley Square...
Two women have been arrested and one charged after a man was mugged in Preston city centre.
The victim, aged in his 40s, was left needing hospital treatment for injuries to his face after he was assaulted in Cross Street, close to Winckley Square.
The robbery occurred between 11.45pm on July 3 and 12.15am on July 4, when the man had his bank card and mobile phone stolen.
This week, Lancashire Police released images of two people they wanted to speak to in connection with the incident.
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The force confirmed today (Friday, July 17) that two women have since been arrested, and one charged.
Nicole Taylor, 26, of no fixed address, has been charged with handling stolen goods and fraud by false representation. She was remanded to appear at Preston Magistrates’ Court today.
A second woman, aged 33, was arrested on suspicion of handling stolen goods and fraud by false representation. She has been released under investigation.