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Lancashire Police Raid Funeral Directors, Arrest Two for Fraud

4/28/2026

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Lancashire Constabulary raided Martin’s Funeral Directors offices on Tulketh Brow in Ashton-on-Ribble, Stonebridge Parade in Longridge, and a private address after a tip about the firm’s practices.
Police arrested two Preston residents on fraud suspicion during the raids.
The raids followed earlier complaints about the funeral firm’s practices.
A police spokesperson urged the public not to speculate and to call the 101 hotline, citing log 0212 of April 28th.

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Lancashire Constabulary raided Martin’s Funeral Directors offices on Tulketh Brow in Ashton-on-Ribble, Stonebridge Parade in Longridge, and a private address after a tip about the firm’s practices.
Police arrested two Preston residents on fraud suspicion during the raids.
The raids followed earlier complaints about the funeral firm’s practices.
A police spokesperson urged the public not to speculate and to call the 101 hotline, citing log 0212 of April 28th.