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.

Theft of bicycles from Redhouse Road,Police are appealing for witnesses to the theft of four bicycles. The first incident happened between 9pm on Thursday, November 11 and 7am on Friday, November 12 in Redhouse Road when three bicycles were stolen from the alleyway of a property.... 02 Dec 2010 Theft of bicycles from Redhouse Road,

Burglary in daylight in Asquith Boulevard. Police are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Asquith Boulevard.... 23 Dec 2011 Burglary in daylight in Asquith Boulevard.

Burglary at building on Saffron Lane estatePolice are appealing for witnesses to a burglary at the site of an adventure playground. The incident happened between 6.... 10 Mar 2011 Burglary at building on Saffron Lane estate

Fishing equipment stolen from New ParksPolice are appealing for witnesses to a burglary in Bateman Road, New Parks. The incident happened between 10am on Wednesday, may 25 and 10.... 16 Jun 2011 Fishing equipment stolen from New Parks

Robbery in Memory LanePolice are appealing for witnesses to a robbery in Memory Lane, Leicester. The incident happened at around 3.... 18 May 2011 Robbery in Memory Lane

Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at The City of Leicester College in Downing Drive, Evington.... 10 Oct 2008 Burglary at school on Downing Drive, Evington

Burglary in Aylestone Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at an address on Percy Road in Aylestone. The incident happened sometime between 11pm last night (Monday March 2, 2009) and 6.... 03 Mar 2009 Burglary in Aylestone

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

Burglary in Uppingham RoadPolice are appealing for witnesses after a burglary at a restaurant in Uppingham Road. The incident happened at around 2.... 16 Sep 2010 Burglary in Uppingham Road

Cash stolen from ATM in EvingtonPolice are appealing for witnesses after a report of a burglary at a premises in EvingtonThe incident happened at around 11. 45pm yesterday (Thursday, October 7) when access was gained to the premises and cash was taken from an ATM machine.... 08 Oct 2010 Cash stolen from ATM in Evington

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