Leicestershire

City weekly brief February 13 to February 19, 2012There have been some outstanding results and achievements this week with lots of proactive work, swift arrests, charges and the discovery of another cannabis factory. I would like to take this opportunity to thank all my officers who continue to work extremely hard in the fight against crime and protecting the streets of Leicester, well done to you all.... 22 Feb 2012 City weekly brief February 13 to February 19, 2012

Police invite cyclists to cycle marking event at Knighton ParkA cycle marking event is being held at Knighton Park this Friday (February 25). Cyclists living in the Knighton area are invited to attend the Sensory Gardens, within the park between 10am and 12pm, to get their bike security marked for free.... 22 Feb 2012 Police invite cyclists to cycle marking event at Knighton Park

MIssing girl found safe and well A 14-year-old girl who was reporting missing has been found. Paige Hurst was reported missing on Friday, February 17.... 22 Feb 2012 MIssing girl found safe and well

Police Chief to open police neighbourhood officeLeicestershire Constabularys Chief Constable, Simon Cole, is formally opening the neighbourhood police office in Barwell. The neighbourhood team for Earl Shilton and Barwell is using an office in the George Ward Centre on Church Lane where they can base themselves without having to travel to and from Hinckley.... 22 Feb 2012 Police Chief to open police neighbourhood office

City police help older people in Coleman ward. Older people living in the Coleman Road area are to receive help from the police and community partners, to help them stay safe.... 21 Feb 2012 City police help older people in Coleman ward.

Police arrest man following city centre shop burglaryPolice investigating a burglary at a store in Leicesters Highcross shopping centre have arrested a 21-year-old man. He has been given police bail while officers carry out further enquiries.... 11 Nov 2011 Police arrest man following city centre shop burglary

City man charged with burglary at newsagents shop A city man has been charged with burglary of a newsagents shop in Hinckley Road, Leicester, on Monday, November 7. The 36-year-old-man is accused of stealing a handbag from the shop.... 02 Jan 2012 City man charged with burglary at newsagents shop

Man charged in connection with two city centre burglariesA man is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court this morning charged with distraction burglary, attempted burglary and possession of class A drugs. The charges relate to two incidents which happened on Friday June 17 at neighbouring homes on Belgrave Gate in Leicester.... 20 Jul 2011 Man charged in connection with two city centre burglaries

Man charged following Leicester and Kegworth burglaries A 34-year-old man has been charged following two burglaries in Leicester and Kegworth last year. Both incidents happened on Saturday November 19, 2011 in Broadhill Road, Kegworth and Golf Course Lane in Leicester.... 08 Feb 2012 Man charged following Leicester and Kegworth burglaries

Man charged with theft and handling of stolen goods Police have charged a man with the theft and handling of stolen goods. The incident happened on Friday April 3, the laptop was stolen from the David Wilson Library at the University of Leicester.... 16 Apr 2009 Man charged with theft and handling of stolen goods

A 32-year-old man is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court this morning having been charged with burglary and attempted burglary.... 24 Oct 2008 Man in court on burglary charges

Man charged with theft and handling of stolen goods Police have charged a man with the theft and handling of stolen goods. The incident happened on Friday April 3, the laptop was stolen from the David Wilson Library at the University of Leicester.... 16 Apr 2009 Man charged with theft and handling of stolen goods

Man charged with burglary A man arrested following a three-hour police search by an officer from Leicestershire Constabulary s dog section is to appear in court this morning. The 29-year-old man has been charged with burglary, burglary other than dwelling and resisting an arrest.... 20 May 2009 Man charged with burglary

Man charged following robbery in LoughboroughA 23-year-old man has appeared in court following a robbery at a shop in Loughborough. The incident happened at around 10.... 20 Sep 2010 Man charged following robbery in Loughborough

Man charged with the murder of Jagit SinghDetectives investigating the murder of a Leicester man have now charged two people arrested in connection with the incident. On Monday November 1, Mr Jagit Singh was found injured in Saffron Lane.... 03 Nov 2010 Man charged with the murder of Jagit Singh

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Missing girl returns home safe and well Officers investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl have confirmed she has returned safe and well. Sarah Dunn was reported missing from home on Monday May 25.... 08 Jun 2009 Missing girl returns home safe and well