Search continues for wanted Preston man after person hit on head with handle of machete before being robbed

A man is wanted by police after a person was hit on the head with the handle of a machete before being robbed in Preston.
By Sean Gleaves
Published 3rd Oct 2022, 16:50 GMT
Updated 3rd Oct 2022, 16:59 GMT
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Jake Johnston, 26, is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary and assault which occurred on Tuesday (September 20).

A man was chased before being hit on the head with the handle of a machete during the incident

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The victim was then attacked again in his own home, with some property stolen.

Jake Johnston, 26, from Preston, is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary and assault on September 20 (Credit: Lancashire Police)Jake Johnston, 26, from Preston, is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary and assault on September 20 (Credit: Lancashire Police)
Jake Johnston, 26, from Preston, is wanted in connection with an aggravated burglary and assault on September 20 (Credit: Lancashire Police)
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Police on Monday (October 3) confirmed two men had been arrested and were in custody following an earlier appeal.

Jake – who is from Preston – has links to the city centre, Broadgate, Avenham and Ribbleton areas.

Anyone with information should call 101 or (01772) 209940, quoting log number 1305 of September 20.

You can also email [email protected] or contact independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Always call 999 in an emergency.