Information on Leicestershire

Two teenage boys assaulted in Abbey Park, Leicester

Posted on 09/05/11

police,constabulary,leicestershire policeTwo teenage boys assaulted in Abbey Park, Leicester

Officers from Beaumont Leys local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after two teenage boys were assaulted in Abbey Park.

The incident took place at about 7.30pm on Saturday (May 7) in Abbey Park, near to the education centre.

The victims, both aged 14, were approached by a group of youths who demanded property, the victims refused and were then assaulted.

The offenders made off empty handed towards the fun fair and then possibly Abbey Park Road and Belgrave Road.

The victims received minor injuries during the incident which did not require hospital treatment.

The group of offenders consisted of black and Asian youths who were aged between 15-19 years-old.

Detective Constable Matt Robinson is investigating the incident, he said: This was a frightening incident for the victims who had just been enjoying the fun fair and were on their way home.

We understand from enquiries weve made so far that there was a family close to where the incident occurred and they may have disturbed the offenders during the incident, we would urge these people to come forward as they may be able to assist with our enquiries.

I would also appeal to anyone who was in Abbey Park on Saturday evening and saw a group of youths matching the description of the offenders in the area to contact the police. Any calls received will be treated in confidence.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact DC 1539 Matt Robinson on Leicester (0116) 222 2222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officers identification number 1539. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile phone service providers may charge for this call.

Latest News

Keep your home secure and enjoy the summer

Police,Loughborough

Keep your home secure and enjoy the summerSummer burglary campaign adviceAs the weather warms up Leicestershire Police is reminding residents to secure their windows and doors every time they leave their homes. The force is launching a summer campaign to help prevent an increase in burglaries across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.... 25 May 2012 Keep your home secure and enjoy the summer

Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde Road

Police,Loughborough

Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde RoadOfficers are appealing for witnesses following a robbery on Launde Road, Oadby. The incident took place on Tuesday, May 8 at around 3pm.... 25 May 2012 Jewellery stolen in robbery on Launde Road

'Protect your gold leaflets issued in Leicester

Police,Loughborough

'Protect your gold leaflets issued in LeicesterAdvice leaflet issuedAdvice leaflets will be distributed in Leicester this weekend urging residents to protect your gold. The leaflets - which contain crime prevention tips and urge residents to report any suspicious activity - are being pushed through letterboxes and handed out in places of worship and community centres to raise awareness of a recent rise in burglaries in which Asian gold jewellery has been targeted.... 25 May 2012 'Protect your gold leaflets issued in Leicester

New technology boosts independence

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Adults & Communities24 May 2012New technology boosts independenceCutting edge technology provided by the county council is helping people to stay in their own homes, giving peace of mind to their relatives. Maisie Walker from Shepshed is enjoying her freedom again, despite epilepsy, thanks to Leicestershire County Council.... 24 May 2012 New technology boosts independence

Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid

Leicestershire,Loughborough

Environment & Transport24 May 2012Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid Leicestershire County Council has today learned it has been successful in a bid for 4m to boost sustainable transport. The Government cash will benefit businesses and residents, primarily in and around Loughborough and Coalville, by funding schemes designed to alleviate congestion, boost the local economy and reduce carbon.... 24 May 2012 Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid

Related News

Appeal for witnesses after altercation in a park in Tudor Road, Leicester

Police,Loughborough

Appeal for witnesses after altercation in a park in Tudor Road, LeicesterDetectives investigating an incident in Leicester yesterday evening (Thursday June 2) are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident took place at about 9.... 03 Jun 2011 Appeal for witnesses after altercation in a park in Tudor Road, Leicester

Two teenage boys robbed of their 'phones in Leicester

Police,Loughborough

Two teenage boys robbed of their 'phones in LeicesterOfficers from Beaumont Leys local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after two teenage boys were robbed in Leicester. The two victims, aged 14 and 15, were walking along Aikman Avenue near to the junction with Kay Road with another friend when they were approached by three youths on mountain bikes who demanded their mobile phones.... 19 Jan 2011 Two teenage boys robbed of their 'phones in Leicester

Boy robbed of bike in Abbey Park

Police,Loughborough

Boy robbed of bike in Abbey ParkPolice are appealing for witnesses after a 12-year-old boy was robbed in Abbey Park. The robbery happened at around 5.... 19 Oct 2010 Boy robbed of bike in Abbey Park

Two schoolboys robbed on Belgrave Flyover

Police,Loughborough

Two schoolboys robbed on Belgrave FlyoverOfficers are appealing for public help after two schoolboys were victims of a robbery on Belgrave Flyover. The incident happened at around 1pm on Friday February 4, 2011 as the two boys aged 13 were in the area on a school trip.... 22 Feb 2011 Two schoolboys robbed on Belgrave Flyover

10-year-old boy assaulted by some youths in Enderby

Police,Loughborough

10-year-old boy assaulted by some youths in EnderbyPolice are appealing for witnesses after a 10-year-old boy was assaulted in Enderby, Leicestershire. The victim was walking home from Southey Park through the alleyway which leads to Coleridge Drive, Enderby at about 5pm on Friday October 8 when he was approached by a group of youths who assaulted him.... 18 Oct 2010 10-year-old boy assaulted by some youths in Enderby

Relevant News

17-year-old assaulted on Clarendon Park Road

police

View Larger Map Officers are appealing for witnesses after a 17-year-old was assaulted on Clarendon Park Road. The incident happened at around 12.... 23 Apr 2008 17-year-old assaulted on Clarendon Park Road

Three people racially abused and assaulted on Saxby Street

robbery

Police are appealing for witnesses after three people were racially abused and assaulted on Saxby Street.... 15 May 2008 Three people racially abused and assaulted on Saxby Street

Two men assaulted and robbed in two seperate incidents on Abbey Lane

robbery

Officers are appealing for witnesses after two men were assaulted and robbed in two separate incidents on Abbey Lane.... 09 Jun 2008 Two men assaulted and robbed in two seperate incidents on Abbey Lane

Appeal after two boys assaulted on Saffron Lane

robbery

Police from Welford Road are appealing for witnesses after two boys were assaulted. The incident happened between 12.... 10 Jul 2008 Appeal after two boys assaulted on Saffron Lane

Robbery in Abbey Park play area

police

Police are appealing for witnesses to a robbery at Abbey Park, St Margarets Way, Leicester. The incident occurred between 5.... 20 Aug 2008 Robbery in Abbey Park play area

Most Read News (today)

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Police,Loughborough

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Second collision on M1 northbound

police

Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Police,Loughborough

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Police,Loughborough

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police,Loughborough

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Most Read News (this month)

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Police,Loughborough

Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis

Second collision on M1 northbound

police

Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Police,Loughborough

Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in LoughboroughPaulius TroninasA 19-year-old man has today (Friday January 7, 2011) been found guilty of the assault and rape of a woman in Loughborough. Paulius Troninas, 19, of Paget Street, Loughborough was found guilty of rape and section 18 grievous bodily harm following a trial at Nottingham Crown Court.... 07 Jan 2011 Man found guilty of assault and rape of woman in Loughborough

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Police,Loughborough

Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspiciousOfficers investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a woman in Shepshed have confirmed that the death is not being treated as suspicious. The body was discovered in Butthole Lane at about 1pm on Wednesday January 5.... 06 Jan 2011 Police confirm death of woman in Shepshed is non-suspicious

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Police,Loughborough

Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley Police are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a building site in Hinckley. The incident happened at a building site at a premises on Baines Lane between 4.... 10 Mar 2009 Cement mixer stolen from Hinckley

Most Read News (alltime)

House burgled in Sileby

Police,Loughborough

House burgled in Sileby Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following the report of a burglary in St Marys Road, Sileby. The incident happened at about 5pm on Tuesday April 4, when the victim, a woman in her eighties, heard a noise inside her home.... 19 Apr 2011 House burgled in Sileby

Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam

Police,Loughborough

Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scamTop L to R - Sandip Rana, Satish Ravat, Vishal Shah bottom L to R Bhavesh Patel and Jaswinder ChahalFive Leicester men have today (Thursday November 25) been sentenced for their part in an illegal immigration scam. Bhavesh Patel (27) of Columbine Road, Hamilton, Satish Ravat (28) of Arbour Road, Leicester, Sandip Singh Rana (29) of Moores Road, Leicester, Jaswinder Chahal (42) of Swithland Avenue, Leicester and Vishal Jitendra Shah (25) of Braemar Close, Leicester pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court at an earlier hearing to assisting unlawful immigration to a member state contrary to section 25 of the Immigration Act 1971.... 25 Nov 2010 Five Leicester men sentenced after illegal immigration scam

Forensic Psychology

crime

Volunteers are being sought to take part in a new study at the University of Leicester which will have important implications for forensic research. Participants are required to spend just 30 minutes undertaking memory tasks and questionnaires which will help to shed new light on the relationship between personality, the experience of life adversity, and eye-witness memory.... 23 May 2008 Forensic Psychology

Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse

Police,Loughborough

Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester RacecourseMembers from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have today (Wednesday October 27, 2010) been involved in a pre-planned exercise to test how emergency services would cope with a major incident. At 10.... 27 Oct 2010 Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse

Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road

Police,Loughborough

Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road