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

Two arrested following Evington burglariesPolice have arrested two people in connection with four burglaries in the Evington area of Leicester. All four incidents happened between February 16 and 22, in Ethel Road, Spencefield Lane and New Haven Road.... 23 Feb 2012 Two arrested following Evington burglaries

Third man arrested following assault in Belvoir Street, LeicesterPolice have arrested a 28-year-old man in connection with the assault of two men in Leicester in April. The incident happened in Belvoir Street at approximately 2.... 31 May 2011 Third man arrested following assault in Belvoir Street, Leicester

Fourth person arrested after contractor assaulted in Gilroes CemeteryOfficers investigating an assault on a council contract worker in a cemetery in Leicester have arrested a fourth person. A 15-year-old youth was arrested in connection with the incident yesterday evening (Tuesday October 11) and has since been released on policebail pending further enquiries.... 12 Oct 2011 Fourth person arrested after contractor assaulted in Gilroes Cemetery

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

Police dog Bodie helps officers locate and arrest a manPolice dog Bodie helped officers locate and arrest a man following the report of a burglary at a house in Westcotes Drive, Leicester. The incident happened at approximately 6am on Sunday September 4, when two flats were broken into and property was taken from inside.... 08 Sep 2011 Police dog Bodie helps officers locate and arrest a man

Two charged in connection with the importation of Class A drugs Two people appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court today charged with Conspiracy to Import Class A Drugs. John Uche Williams (30) from West Green Road, North London and Fatoumata Tutu Agunbiade (25) from Norfolk Street, Leicester have been remanded to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 14 August 2009.... 09 May 2009 Two charged in connection with the importation of Class A drugs

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

Three men arrested in connection with assault in LoughboroughPolice have arrested three men in connection with an assault that took place in Loughborough last week. The incident happened at about 11am last Sunday (October 3) at a bus stop in Ashby Square.... 06 Oct 2010 Three men arrested in connection with assault in Loughborough

Updated arrest information from protests on 9th October 2010Police can now confirm that during yesterdays demonstration 17 people were arrested, 5 from the Leicestershire area. 10 people have been charged.... 10 Oct 2010 Updated arrest information from protests on 9th October 2010

Burglary arrests and drugs find in WigstonPolice have found what are believed to be cannabis plants growing in a house in Aisne Road, South Wigston, and in a shed in the propertys back garden. They were called after neighbours reported a burglary in the early hours of Monday (1 November) morning.... 03 Nov 2010 Burglary arrests and drugs find in Wigston

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