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

Distraction burglary at the home of an elderly woman in BirstallDetectives from Charnwood local policing unit are appealing for public help after a distraction burglary at the home of an elderly woman in Birstall. The incident took place sometime between 7.... 11 Nov 2011 Distraction burglary at the home of an elderly woman in Birstall

Appeal issued after two elderly women in Loughborough and Hinckley burgledDetectives investigating a burglary at the home of an elderly woman in Loughborough are appealing for people who were in the area yesterday evening (Tuesday April 3) to come forward. The incident took place at about 9.... 04 Apr 2012 Appeal issued after two elderly women in Loughborough and Hinckley burgled

Burglary at the home of an elderly woman in LeicesterDetectives from the city are appealing for public help after a burglary at the home of an elderly woman in Leicester. The incident took place sometime between 8pm and 10pm on Friday May 4 in Avebury Avenue when someone entered the property and stole cash and a black Cokin 35mm camera.... 09 May 2012 Burglary at the home of an elderly woman in Leicester

Mobility scooter stolen from a home in LoughboroughDetectives investigating a burglary at a house in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident took place sometime between 12.... 01 Oct 2010 Mobility scooter stolen from a home in Loughborough

Cash stolen from an elderly woman by three people in AshbyOfficers from North-West Leicestershire are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman was the victim of theft in Ashby. The incident took place at about 9.... 28 Oct 2011 Cash stolen from an elderly woman by three people in Ashby

Distraction Burglary in Ashby Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary of an elderly woman in Ashby de la Zouch. The incident took place at about 7pm on Saturday, February 7, when the victim answered her door to two men who said her next door neighbour's washing machine was not working and that they needed to check her water.... 11 Feb 2009 Distraction Burglary in Ashby

Distraction burglary at home of elderly man in HarbyDetectives from Melton local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after a distraction burglary at the home of an elderly man in Harby. The incident took place at about 11.... 17 Sep 2010 Distraction burglary at home of elderly man in Harby

Mobility scooter stolen from a home in LoughboroughDetectives investigating a burglary at a house in Loughborough are appealing for witnesses to come forward. The incident took place sometime between 12.... 01 Oct 2010 Mobility scooter stolen from a home in Loughborough

Appeal after elderly man is victim of distraction burglary in LeicesterPolice are appealing for public help after an elderly man was the victim of a distraction burglary in Leicester. The incident took place at about 2.... 18 Nov 2010 Appeal after elderly man is victim of distraction burglary in Leicester

Information sought following a distraction burglary in Ashby De La Zouch. Officers are appealing for witnesses following a distraction burglary in Ashby De La Zouch.... 28 Mar 2011 Information sought following a distraction burglary in Ashby De La Zouch.

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