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Man and Woman Arrested as Police Raid Preston Funeral Directors
Police said officers and forensic teams searched three addresses as part of an early fraud inquiry and arrested a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s.
- On Tuesday, Lancashire Police executed warrants at three Martins Funeral Directors locations in Preston and Longridge following reports of potential financial irregularities at the business.
- Detectives launched the investigation after receiving reports earlier this month regarding business practices, prompting coordinated searches involving Crime Scene Investigators and sniffer dogs.
- Two individuals from Preston—a man in his 60s and a woman in her 50s—were arrested on suspicion of fraud by false representation and remain in custody.
- Officers confirmed thorough inspections found nothing untoward regarding treatment or storage of loved ones, and the business will continue providing funeral services during the ongoing investigation.
- Police searched properties at Tulketh Brow in Ashton-on-Ribble, Stonebridge Parade in Longridge, and The Friars in Fulwood as part of the investigation into financial matters.
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