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

Trailers stolen from business premises in Earl ShiltonPolice are appealing for witnesses after two trailers were stolen from a business premises off the A47 Leicester Road near to Earl Shilton. The incident happened sometime between 4pm on Saturday September 5 and 9am on Sunday September 6, 2009, when thieves gained entry to the premises.... 14 Sep 2009 Trailers stolen from business premises in Earl Shilton

Appeal after computer equipment stolen from Meridian Business ParkPolice are appealing for witnesses after a trailer full of computer equipment was stolen from Meridian Business Park. The incident happened between 2.... 24 Dec 2009 Appeal after computer equipment stolen from Meridian Business Park

Advice ahead of Diwali celebrations in LeicesterPCSO Vinod Modi distributes Diwali 'crime prevention' greetings cards in BelgraveWith just days to go until the Diwali lights switch-on in Leicester, police are offering advice to residents to ensure their celebrations are remembered for all the right reasons. Police Community Support Officers in Belgrave are hand delivering hundreds of Diwali greetings cards to homes in the area.... 29 Sep 2009 Advice ahead of Diwali celebrations in Leicester

Licence revoked at bar on Belgrave Road in LeicesterA Leicester bar has had its licence revoked following concerns raised by police. Leicester City Licensing Committee, sitting at the Town Hall, heard an application to review the licence at Taz Bar on Belgrave Road in Leicester on Tuesday September 8.... 10 Sep 2009 Licence revoked at bar on Belgrave Road in Leicester

Safe stolen from business on Narborough Road Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a business premises on Narborough Road, in the area of Saxon Street, in Leicester. The incident happened sometime between 9pm on Sunday February 1 and 10am on Monday February 2, 2009, when the premises was broken into through a back window.... 05 Feb 2009 Safe stolen from business on Narborough Road

Large amount of kitchen and bathroom stock stolen in burglary Officers are appealing for information after a large amount of stock was stolen from a kitchen supplier in Leicester. The incident happened sometime between 5.... 03 Feb 2009 Large amount of kitchen and bathroom stock stolen in burglary

Safe stolen from business on Narborough Road Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a business premises on Narborough Road, in the area of Saxon Street, in Leicester. The incident happened sometime between 9pm on Sunday February 1 and 10am on Monday February 2, 2009, when the premises was broken into through a back window.... 05 Feb 2009 Safe stolen from business on Narborough Road

Off licences and bars named and shamed for selling alcohol to children Off-licences and pubs which have been caught selling alcohol to children in Leicester are being named and shamed by police for the first time. Senior police officers in the city have decided to publicly name those businesses which fail test purchases after recent checks resulted in a third of premises visited selling alcohol to an underage youngster posing as a customer.... 26 Feb 2009 Off licences and bars named and shamed for selling alcohol to children

Six Leicester off-licences named and shamed as crackdown continues Six more off-licences in Leicester are being named and shamed by police for failing a test purchase operation. A total of 19 premises in the city centre were visited by police as part of a crackdown on off-licences and bars selling alcohol to children during the half term school holidays in February.... 17 Mar 2009 Six Leicester off-licences named and shamed as crackdown continues

Safe stolen from premises on Meynell Road Police are appealing for witnesses following a burglary at a business premises on Meynell Road in Leicester. The incident happened at about 1.... 17 Mar 2009 Safe stolen from premises on Meynell Road

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 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 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 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 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 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

Central and local government have both adopted the Internet to promote their activities and to get feedback from citizens. But how successful has this been?... 17 Apr 2008 DIGITAL DEMOCRACY: WASTE OF TIME OR ROARING SUCCESS?

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