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

Murder victim named Hannah Fisher Detectives investigating the murder of a 21-year-old student have released her name. The body of Hannah Fisher was discovered by police at a house in High Leys Drive, Oadby at 7.... 21 Jan 2009 Murder victim named

Murder investigation launchedDetectives have launched a murder investigation following an incident in Barwell. Officers were called at around 9am this morning (Thursday November 12, 2009) following a report of a serious assault on Moat Way in Barwell.... 12 Nov 2009 Murder investigation launched

Arrest following discovery of man's bodyDetectives are continuing their investigation into the circumstances surrounding a Leicester mans death. Officers were called to DeMontfort House in Oxford Street, Leicester at around 7am this morning (Thursday July 30) after reports that a mans body could be seen trapped in a window on the seventh floor.... 31 Jul 2009 Arrest following discovery of man's body

Appeal after woman's body found Mrs Vina Patel Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old Leicester woman. The body of Mrs Vina Patel was discovered at around 8.... 21 Jan 2009 Appeal after woman's body found

Appeal after woman's body found Mrs Vina Patel Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old Leicester woman. The body of Mrs Vina Patel was discovered at around 8.... 20 Jan 2009 Appeal after woman's body found

Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service are continuing their investigation into the cause of a fatal house fire in Braunstone.... 22 Apr 2008 Joint investigation launched after fatal house fire in Braunstone

Man jailed after faking own kidnap Jailed: Sukhi Singh Lally A man who faked his own kidnap has been sentenced to three month's imprisonment after pleading guilty at Leicester Crown Court today (Thursday December 18, 2008). Mr Sukhi Singh Lally (29) from the Stadium Estate, Leicester was charged with blackmail and wasting police time after a major investigation was launched when it was reported that he had been kidnapped.... 20 Dec 2008 Man jailed after faking own kidnap

Man jailed after faking own kidnap Jailed: Sukhi Singh Lally A man who faked his own kidnap has been sentenced to three month's imprisonment after pleading guilty at Leicester Crown Court today (Thursday December 18, 2008). Mr Sukhi Singh Lally (29) from the Stadium Estate, Leicester was charged with blackmail and wasting police time after a major investigation was launched when it was reported that he had been kidnapped.... 22 Dec 2008 Man jailed after faking own kidnap

Appeal after woman's body found Mrs Vina Patel Officers are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 51-year-old Leicester woman. The body of Mrs Vina Patel was discovered at around 8.... 20 Jan 2009 Appeal after woman's body found

Further Update on suspicious death arrests and recovery of car - UPDATED 9. 20am 19/01/09 Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 23-year-old migrant worker have released a further two people from custody.... 20 Jan 2009 Further Update on suspicious death arrests and recovery of car - UPDATED 9.20am 19/01/09

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