22nd October 2024
24hr Asset Protection and Risk Mitigation at College House
Background: College House, located within the prestigious Winckley Square Conservation Area, is a Grade II listed Victorian mid-terrace property. Formerly part of Preston Catholic College and later used as office space, the building had been vacant since the mid-2010s. This prime city center location, combined with the nationwide increase in crime and homelessness, made College House a target for forced entry by vandals, thieves, and the homeless. A nearby property, Tokyo Joes/Evoque Nightclub, faced a…