Two teenagers arrested after series of knifepoint shop robberies in Preston and Chorley
By Sean Gleaves
Published 21st Nov 2025, 13:39 GMT
Two teenagers have been arrested after a series of knifepoint robberies across Preston and Chorley.
Lancashire Police had earlier appealed for help identifying two men they wanted to speak to following incidents at four convenience stores over three days.
The first robbery took place at Premier Stores on Avenham Lane, Preston, at around 7.30pm on Monday, November 10.
Officers were then called to an attempted robbery at the Vanikas store on Langton Street, Preston, at 7.55pm on Wednesday, November 12.
A further two robberies were reported around 7pm on Thursday, November 13, in Chorley – one at Go Local on Brindle Street and another at the Convenience Store on Pall Mall.
In an update, police said two men, aged 19 and 18, have now been arrested on suspicion of robbery and remain in custody.