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

Brothers sentenced to 24 years for sex offencesEric and Michael GreenwoodTwo brothers have been sentenced to a total of 24 years in prison for rape and indecent assault offences against two children over an eight year period. 55-year-old Michael James Greenwood, of Bateman Road in Leicester, was sentenced to 20 years for rape and indecent assault and was also issued with a Sexual Offences Prevention Order (SOPO).... 14 May 2012 Brothers sentenced to 24 years for sex offences

Loughborough man sentenced for sexual offences at Leicester Crown CourtPeter Houlton sentenced at crown courtDetectives are appealing for further victims to come forward after a man was sentenced to two years in prison yesterday (Wednesday March 14) for a number of sexual offences. Peter Houlton, of Patterdale Drive, Loughborough, pleaded guilty to five counts of indecent assault, sexual activity with a minor and indecency with a child at an earlier hearing and was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court.... 15 Mar 2012 Loughborough man sentenced for sexual offences at Leicester Crown Court

40-year-old man sentenced after being found guilty of sexual assault of two childrenA 40-year-old Leicester man has been sentenced at Northampton Crown Court today (Monday September 6 2010) for the sexual assault of two children and possession of indecent images of children on a computer. Lee Martin Earl of Hopyard Close, Gilmorton, Leicester was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court in July 2010, to three counts of sexual assault and to two counts of possessing indecent images on a computer.... 09 Sep 2010 40-year-old man sentenced after being found guilty of sexual assault of two children

Two sentenced to 22 years in prison for the murder of John CoganMark Postles and Margaret HeeleyTwo people have today been sentenced for the murder of John Cogan, whose body was found dismembered in a garden in Thurnby Lodge. Margaret Heeley, 55, and Mark Anthony Postles, 47, both of Flamborough Road, were each sentenced to 22 years in prison following the incident which happened between Thursday, March 10 and Thursday, March 24, 2011.... 27 Feb 2012 Two sentenced to 22 years in prison for the murder of John Cogan

Man sentenced to 8 years following blackmail trialGary Lewis Penwarden A Nottingham man has been sentenced at court today after he blackmailed a Loughborough businessman. Gary Lewis Penwarden (48) was sentenced at Nottingham Crown Court today (Monday February 21) to 8 years imprisonment.... 22 Feb 2011 Man sentenced to 8 years following blackmail trial

Man sentenced to eight years for firearm offences Imran Khalifa A 28-year-old man has today been sentenced to a total of eight years for firearms offences. Imran Khalifa, of Evington Drive was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession of a prohibited firearm and ammunition.... 22 May 2009 Man sentenced to eight years for firearm offences

40-year-old man sentenced after being found guilty of sexual assault of two childrenA 40-year-old Leicester man has been sentenced at Northampton Crown Court today (Monday September 6 2010) for the sexual assault of two children and possession of indecent images of children on a computer. Lee Martin Earl of Hopyard Close, Gilmorton, Leicester was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court in July 2010, to three counts of sexual assault and to two counts of possessing indecent images on a computer.... 09 Sep 2010 40-year-old man sentenced after being found guilty of sexual assault of two children

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

Man sentenced to 8 years for rapeHyung Woo PyoA man has been sentenced to 8-years-imprisonment today after pleading guilty to rape. Hyung Woo Pyo (22) of Leopold Street, Loughborough pleaded guilty at an earlier hearing to the offence which took place on May 18, 2010 at an address in Loughborough.... 01 Nov 2010 Man sentenced to 8 years for rape

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