Thursday, July 24, 2025
We have charged a man after a woman was stabbed at a probation office in Preston.
Our officers were called at 2.30pm on Tuesday 22nd July to The Pavilions, Ashton, Preston, following reports of an assault.
When they attended, officers found that a woman in her 30s had suffered stab injuries. She was taken to hospital for treatment where she remains in a stable condition at this time.
Her family have asked for privacy and we ask that their wishes be respected.
A 35-year-old man was arrested at the scene.
Following consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, Ryan Gee, 35, of no fixed address, has been charged with attempted murder, threatening a person with an offensive weapon/bladed article in a private place, two offences of possession of a knife blade in a public place, possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and false imprisonment.
He has been remanded in custody to appear at Preston Magistrates Court today (24th July).