Leicestershire

Incident in LoughboroughOfficers are appealing for witnesses to an incident in Loughborough. The incident took place at around 1.... 27 Jan 2012 Incident in Loughborough

Distinctive golf clubs stolen from WhetstoneOfficers from the county are appealing for public help after some distinctive golf clubs were stolen in Whetstone. The incident took place sometime between 10.... 27 Jan 2012 Distinctive golf clubs stolen from Whetstone

Victoria Park - personal safety advicePolice are issuing personal safety advice after a number of robberies and thefts in the Victoria Park area. Detectives are currently investigating whether or not they may be linked.... 27 Jan 2012 Victoria Park - personal safety advice

Environment & Transport26 January 2012Eco conscious schools scoop prizesYoung bright sparks have helped their schools win prizes after taking part in an energy saving contest. A total of 85 schools took up the challenge to reduce their energy use during EDF Energys Switch Off Fortnight in November, and out of those 20 entered Leicestershire County Councils How low can you go? competition.... 26 Jan 2012 Eco conscious schools scoop prizes

Environment & Transport26 January 2012Concessionary transport consultationPeople are being urged to voice their views on proposed changes to home to school transport and concessionary travel in the county. Leicestershire County Council is proposing to save more than 1.... 26 Jan 2012 Concessionary transport consultation

Damage to motor vehicles in BurbageOfficers are appealing for witnesses following damage to motor vehicles at a garage in Burbage. The incident happened between 7pm on Monday January 16 and 8am the following morning (Tuesday January 17), when it was discovered that 16 cars had been damaged in Brookfield Road.... 26 Jan 2012 Damage to motor vehicles in Burbage

Man charged after assault on a woman in Leicester city centre Officer investigating an assault on a woman in Leicester city centre have charged a man in relation to the incident. A 39-year-old man has been charged with assault and will be appearing before Leicester Magistrates Court on Wednesday February 8.... 26 Jan 2012 Man charged after assault on a woman in Leicester city centre

Man convicted of two counts of rape which he committed in the 90sPaul Roger WhiteA 36-year-old man has today been found guilty of two counts of rape, which he committed in the early 90s. Paul Roger White, (12/04/75), of no fixed abode, was found guilty at Coventry Crown Court after a three day trial.... 25 Jan 2012 Man convicted of two counts of rape which he committed in the 90s

Burglary at city collegePolice are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at a college in the city. The incident happened at around 12.... 25 Jan 2012 Burglary at city college

CCTV images released after robbery at Thomson Travel in AshbyCCTV images of two men after robbery at Thomson TravelDetectives investigating a robbery at a travel agents in Ashby have released CCTV images of the suspects in a bid to trace potential witnesses. The incident took place at about 1pm on Sunday January 15 at Thomson Travel in Bath Street when two men entered the shop and threatened members of staff with a knife before stealing a quantity of mixed currency including travellers cheques.... 25 Jan 2012 CCTV images released after robbery at Thomson Travel in Ashby

MBE medal stolen from a house after a burglary on the A47Detectives investigating a burglary in which a MBE medal was stolen are appealing for public help to trace the stolen property. The incident took place sometime between 5.... 25 Jan 2012 MBE medal stolen from a house after a burglary on the A47

City weekly brief January 16 to 22, 2012Work continues this week to prepare for planned demonstrations by the English Defence League (EDL) and Leicester Unite Against Fascism (UAF) in the city centre on Saturday February 4. The police have a duty to facilitate peaceful protests and to this end we are continuing to talk with representatives from both groups and are working closely with Leicester City Council.... 25 Jan 2012 City weekly brief January 16 to 22, 2012

Man charged following Highcross Lane burglaryA 21-year-old man has been charged following a burglary at a shop in Highcross Lane, Leicester in November last year (2011). The incident happened at about 4.... 25 Jan 2012 Man charged following Highcross Lane burglary

Jewellery stolen during two burglaries in the Welford Road area of LeicesterOfficers from the city are appealing for public help after two burglaries at homes in Leicester. The first incident took place sometime between 7.... 25 Jan 2012 Jewellery stolen during two burglaries in the Welford Road area of Leicester

Chief Executive's25 January 2012Time is running out to nominate inspiring teenagersThe deadline to nominate inspirational teenagers for a prestigious award is fast approaching. People have until Tuesday, January 31 to put forward any nominations they have for the 2012 Lord-Lieutenants Awards.... 25 Jan 2012 Time is running out to nominate inspiring teenagers