Leicestershire

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 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 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

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

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

Prolific burglar sentenced to three years in prisonMatthew Oliver sentenced at Leicester Crown CourtA prolific burglar who targeted allotments in the Hinckley area has been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court. Matthew Oliver (22) of Earl Shilton pleaded guilty at a hearing on Friday September 3 and was sentenced on Friday October 22 to three years in prison.... 26 Oct 2010 Prolific burglar sentenced to three years in prison

Man sentenced to more than four years for blackmail and making hoax callsSalus Jones sentenced at crown court today A man who pleaded guilty to blackmail and making hoax calls to the police has been sentenced to more than four years in prison. Salus Evergreen Jones (32) of Humberside pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to blackmail and two counts of making hoax bomb calls to the police and was today (Friday April 20) sentenced at Leicester Crown Court to four years and five months.... 20 Apr 2012 Man sentenced to more than four years for blackmail and making hoax calls

Man sentenced at crown court after robbing an estate agent in LeicesterSamir Angel sentenced at Leicester Crown CourtA 22-year-old man has been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to robbing an estate agent. Samir Angel pleaded guilty to robbery at a hearing on December 21, 2010 and was sentenced on Friday January 21 to two years and four months.... 25 Jan 2011 Man sentenced at crown court after robbing an estate agent in Leicester

Two men sentenced following burglariesLuke Baker and Christopher Mills Two men were sentenced yesterday (Wednesday April 13, 2011) at Leicester Crown Court in connection with a number of burglaries. Luke Baker, 21, of Broughton Rd, Rugby, Warwickshire and Christopher Mills, 22, of no fixed abode pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing.... 14 Apr 2011 Two men sentenced following burglaries

Leicester man sentenced after neighbour detains burglarRicky Thorpe sentenced at Leicester Crown Court A 22-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 months imprisonment after pleading guilty to a burglary in Scraptoft Lane. Ricky Thorpe of Briar Road, appeared at Leicester Crown Court last week for sentencing after pleading guilty at an earlier hearing at Leicester Magistrates CourtOn Sunday, August 14 at around 6am, Thorpe forced entry to a house in Scraptoft Lane while the owners were away on their honeymoon.... 16 Sep 2011 Leicester man sentenced after neighbour detains burglar

Man sentenced for firearms offence A Leicester man has been sentenced to five years imprisonment after discharging a firearm. Mark McIntosh (29) of Lancashire Street, Leicester, was sentenced on Monday at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession of a prohibited firearm.... 13 Feb 2009 Man sentenced for firearms offence

Prolific burglar sentenced to three years in prisonMatthew Oliver sentenced at Leicester Crown CourtA prolific burglar who targeted allotments in the Hinckley area has been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court. Matthew Oliver (22) of Earl Shilton pleaded guilty at a hearing on Friday September 3 and was sentenced on Friday October 22 to three years in prison.... 26 Oct 2010 Prolific burglar sentenced to three years in prison

Fourteenth member of ATM thefts gang jailed at Leicester Crown CourtWayne Underwood jailed at Leicester Crown CourtA Leicester man who was wanted for a series of ATM thefts has been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court. Wayne Underwood (41) formerly of Huncote, Leicester fled to Spain and was extradited in June and charged with six counts of burglary and conspiracy to burgle.... 29 Oct 2010 Fourteenth member of ATM thefts gang jailed at Leicester Crown Court

Nottingham man sentenced after a robbery at Alankar JewellersSimeon Good sentenced at Leicester Crown CourtA Nottingham man has been sentenced at Leicester Crown Court after a robbery at a jewellers shop in the Belgrave area of Leicester. Simeon James Good (22) pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to robbery and was sentenced today (Friday November 12).... 12 Nov 2010 Nottingham man sentenced after a robbery at Alankar Jewellers

Leicester man sentenced at crown court after sexual assault Gary Howat sentenced at Leicester Crown CourtA Leicester man has been sentenced today (Friday November 19) after pleading guilty to sexually assaulting a woman in Leicester. Gary Howat (53) of Jersey Road, Leicester pleaded guilty to the charge against him at Leicester Crown Court on Monday July 26, 2010.... 19 Nov 2010 Leicester man sentenced at crown court after sexual assault

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

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 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-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 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

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

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 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-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 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

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 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

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 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 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