Leicester

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Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in GrobyPolice are appealing for witnesses following the assault of two teenage boys in Groby. The incident happened at around 6.... 11 Feb 2010 Appeal following assault of two teenage boys in Groby

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers Elderly residents in Leicester are being warned following a series of distraction burglaries by two men claiming to be police officers. Four distraction burglaries were reported to police in the city during the evening of Wednesday February 10.... 11 Feb 2010 Warning after distraction burglars claim to be police officers

Warning after shed burglaries in Roydene Crescent areaOfficers are issuing a warning to house owners following a series of burglaries in the Roydene Crescent area. Between Saturday October 3 and Friday October 9, six burglaries have been reported to police of sheds being broken into in back gardens on Roydene Crescent.... 22 Oct 2009 Warning after shed burglaries in Roydene Crescent area

Man jailed for four burglaries in Highfields and Evington Quincy Maynard A Leicester man has started a three and a half year prison sentence after pleading guilty to four burglaries in the Highfields and Evington area of the city. Thirty-three-year-old Quincy Valentino Maynard was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Friday April 17, 2009 for the burglaries which were committed between June and September last year at homes in St Philip's Road, Mayflower Road, Osmaston Road and Highfield Street.... 25 Apr 2009 Man jailed for four burglaries in Highfields and Evington

Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres MonsellHomes of elderly residents in Eyres Monsell are being given a security boost to help prevent distraction burglaries. Officers from Leicester City Council and Leicestershire Constabulary will be visiting up to 300 properties to carry out security checks and install crime prevention devices such as door chains and bolts, window locks, kick boards to strengthen front and back doors, personal alarms and digital spy cameras, where appropriate.... 11 Feb 2010 Free home security devices for elderly residents in Eyres Monsell

Police urge shed security in North West Leicestershire Now that the snow has gone and the daffodils are starting to appear, many people will be thinking about getting their gardens ready for the spring/summer season. However, as shed security may not be the first thing to cross your mind, North West Leicestershire Constabulary and Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) are issuing yellow plastic signs which act as a prompt for people to improve the security of their sheds and deter thieves.... 20 Feb 2009 Police urge shed security in North West Leicestershire

Neighbourhood beat team act to stop shed breaks Homeowners in North West Leicestershire are being urged to improve the security of their garden sheds and garages after thirteen were broken into in one week. The breaks happened on Waterworks Road and Bardon Road on the Greenhill and Agar Nook beat between Friday 19th June 2009 and Friday June 26th 2009.... 30 Jun 2009 Neighbourhood beat team act to stop shed breaks

De Montfort University (DMU) students are helping to make homes safer with a new scheme being run in conjunction with police in Leicester.... 04 Apr 2008 DMU students help to make homes safer in Leicester

Blaby local policing unit has launched a new online survey to help find out your views on policing in your neighbourhood.... 08 Apr 2008 New on-line survey for Blaby residents

Police urge shed security in North West Leicestershire Now that the snow has gone and the daffodils are starting to appear, many people will be thinking about getting their gardens ready for the spring/summer season. However, as shed security may not be the first thing to cross your mind, North West Leicestershire Constabulary and Neighbourhood Watch (NHW) are issuing yellow plastic signs which act as a prompt for people to improve the security of their sheds and deter thieves.... 20 Feb 2009 Police urge shed security in North West Leicestershire

Police urge van owners to remove electrical tools overnight Officers in the South area are urging trades people not to leave any tools or equipment in their vans overnight after a recent spate of thefts. In the last month, 16 vans have been broken into across South Leicestershire.... 06 Mar 2009 Police urge van owners to remove electrical tools overnight

Man jailed for four burglaries in Highfields and Evington Quincy Maynard A Leicester man has started a three and a half year prison sentence after pleading guilty to four burglaries in the Highfields and Evington area of the city. Thirty-three-year-old Quincy Valentino Maynard was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Friday April 17, 2009 for the burglaries which were committed between June and September last year at homes in St Philip's Road, Mayflower Road, Osmaston Road and Highfield Street.... 25 Apr 2009 Man jailed for four burglaries in Highfields and Evington

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

A prestigious new scholarship has been announced by the University of Leicester?s Department of Mathematics in memory of an outstanding former member of staff.... 02 May 2008 NEW SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED IN MEMORY OF OUTSTANDING MATHEMATICIAN

A cannabis factory has been discovered by officers from Hinckley Road local policing unit. The factory was discovered at a house on Beaconsfield Road, off Narborough Road, at around 11.... 19 Apr 2008 Cannabis Farm Closed

A collaboration between the University of Leicester Forensic Research Centre and the Northamptonshire Police Scientific Support Unit, which has already produced some ground-breaking results, is to be formally launched on 14th May.... 16 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER FORENSIC RESEARCH CENTRE JOINS WITH POLICE IN FIGHT AGAINST CRIME

Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity Sgt Julie Strong, Jo Adams, PCSO Sarah Eastwood, PCSO Maggie Hill, Jonathan Rogers & Chris Barratt with some of the donated bikes Police in Leicester are helping a local charity to get back on track after it was targeted by thieves. Neighbourhood officers from Hinckley Road police station have organised the donation of 20 mini motos and motorbikes to Nacro, the crime reduction charity, to help it continue its work tackling anti-social behaviour and engaging with young people.... 12 Jun 2009 Motorbikes donated to Leicester charity

Two men charged with murder A 36-year-old man and a 53-year-old man have been charged with murder following the death of 51-year-old Mrs Vina Patel on Thursday January 15, 2009. Both men are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Friday July 3, 2009.... 02 Jul 2009 Two men charged with murder

Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trialClockwise from top left: Gaffar, Mirza, Desai and KhanA PCSO has been praised today after his actions helped to secure the prosecution of four men for GBH, kidnap, false imprisonment, robbery and blackmail. At around 8.... 13 Nov 2009 Lengthy sentences for four accused in Kidnap trial

Parents preparing for summer are being urged to think before buying blow-up arm-bands and rings County Council Trading Standards officers are encouraging people to check that buoyancy aids will really do the job before grabbing the nearest inflatable off the shelf. Not all products are meant to be used to help a child stay above water and even if they will float, if the item is a toy, such as an inflatable animal or giant ring, it will not necessarily be manufactured to the same safety standards as something specifically designed to help a child learn to swim.... 09 Apr 2008 Don't be dead in the water this summer

Professor Stephen Hawking to deliver 50th Anniversary lecture at University of Leicester The University of Leicester will be making history on Wednesday 28th May when one of the best-known and most remarkable scientists of our time will talk on the beginning of time and the cosmos. As part of the University s 50th Anniversary celebrations, Professor Stephen Hawking, CBE, Lucasian Professor of Mathematics at Cambridge, will discuss theories on the origin of the Universe in a public lecture.... 01 May 2008 Stephen Hawking Lecture at Leicester University

Community Services 7 July 2009 Creative graduates start up in business Four graduates from De Montfort and Loughborough Universities have won 1000 each plus business support to start up new creative businesses in Leicestershire:Emma Amies is setting up a new lingerie brand using fresh fabrics and styles from the 1950s. Emma previously worked as a Town Planner as well as designing wind farms for a green electricity company.... 09 Jul 2009 Creative graduates start up in business

Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall Two men have been charged in connection with drug dealing in the Netherhall and Thurnby Lodge areas of Leicester. A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of supplying Class A drugs and two counts of possessing a Class A drug.... 11 Feb 2010 Two men charged in connection with drug dealing in Thurnby Lodge and Netherhall