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

Six men sentenced to a total of more than 13 years for their part in a kidnapL to R Arvinder Singh Khera, Gurdeep Singh, Abdul Farooqui bottom L to R Amerjit Lal, Gurpreet Singh and Harjit Singh DhaliwalSix men have been sentenced to more than 13 years in total for their part in the kidnap of a woman from Leicester in July 2010. Arvinder Singh Khera (45) of Walsall, Abdul Farooqui (47) of Bolton, Gurdeep Singh Sandhu (28) of Wednesbury and Harjit Singh Dhaliwal (35) of West Bromwich pleaded guilty to kidnap and Amarjit Lal (45) and Gurpreet Singh (32) both of Walsall pleaded guilty to unlawful imprisonment.... 28 Oct 2011 Six men sentenced to a total of more than 13 years for their part in a kidnap

Leicester man convicted at crown court following serious assaultJoseph Keith Moran convicted at Leicester Crown CourtA Leicester man has been found guilty today (Thursday November 25) at Leicester Crown Court following a serious assault on two men in Leicester. Joseph Keith Moran (24) of Hamilton, Leicester, was found guilty of two counts of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm and perverting the course of justice.... 25 Nov 2010 Leicester man convicted at crown court following serious assault

Eight convicted after car insurance fraud scam uncoveredOne of the cars involved in the scamA total of five men and three women, from across the UK, have today been convicted at Leicester Crown Court for their part in a car insurance fraud scam worth tens of thousands of pounds. Fraudulent claims were made for damage and injuries from four collisions in Leicester and Birmingham.... 28 Apr 2011 Eight convicted after car insurance fraud scam uncovered

Three men convicted following murder of Nazir Sheikh in LeicesterLeft to right - Shafee Shabbaz, Joshua Goffe and Terrance CarlosThree Leicester men have been convicted following a trial at Leicester Crown Court into the murder of Nazir Sheikh in March 2010. Shafee Shabbaz (19), Joshua Goffe (20) and Terrance Carlos (19) were convicted today (Wednesday March 23) after a 16 day trial.... 23 Mar 2011 Three men convicted following murder of Nazir Sheikh in Leicester

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

Man convicted of murdering his former partner Victim: Erica Martin A Leicester man has today (Thursday March 19, 2009) been convicted at Leicester Crown Court of the murder of his former partner. Alexander Gregoire (46) from Helmsley Road, off Saffron Lane, Leicester was found guilty of the murder of 27-year-old Erica Martin of Wicklow Drive, Leicester.... 19 Mar 2009 Man convicted of murdering his former partner

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

Three convicted men ordered to pay back their proceeds of crimeThree men have been ordered to pay305,871. 77 under the Proceeds of Crime Act (POCA).... 10 Sep 2010 Three convicted men ordered to pay back their proceeds of crime

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

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