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

Man sentenced for indecent assaultMelvin BerridgeA 60-year-old man has today been sentenced to four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to the indecent assault of two young boys. Melvin Berridge of Rosehill Street in Derby was sentenced this morning (Friday September 25, 2009) at Leicester Crown Court.... 28 Sep 2009 Man sentenced for indecent assault

Man sentenced for indecent asaultMelvin BerridgeA 60-year-old man has today been sentenced to four years imprisonment after pleading guilty to the indecent assault of two young boys. Melvin Berridge of Rosehill Street in Derby was sentenced this morning (Friday September 25, 2009) at Leicester Crown Court.... 25 Sep 2009 Man sentenced for indecent asault

17-year-old youth sentenced after pleading guilty to robberyA 17-year-old youth was sentenced to a 12 month detention and training order after pleading guilty to robbery. The youth, who cannot be identified for legal reasons, appeared at Leicester Youth Court for sentencing on Thursday, January 28.... 04 Feb 2010 17-year-old youth sentenced after pleading guilty to robbery

Men sentenced for five-hour assault ordealTop (l-r) Craig Diglin, Jeremy Thorpe, Callum Grant, Luke Hill Bottom (l-r) Stefan Downing, Anthony Diglin, Paul BradleySeven men have today been sentenced for their part in an incident where a 20-year-old man was held captive and assaulted. The offences relate to an incident on October 30, 2008 when the victim was held and subjected to a five-hour ordeal at the hands of the defendants.... 11 Sep 2009 Men sentenced for five-hour assault ordeal

Three people sentenced in blackmail caseThree people have today been sentenced for their part in a plot to try and frighten people into giving up large quantities of cash. Jorawar (Jerry) Singh Khella (29) of Gretna Way, Leicester was found guilty of blackmail on August 10 and sentenced today to two years imprisonment.... 09 Sep 2009 Three people sentenced in blackmail case

Man sentenced for firearms offence A Leicester man has been sentenced to five years imprisonment after discharging a firearm. Mark McIntosh (29) of Lancashire Street, Leicester, was sentenced on Monday at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession of a prohibited firearm.... 13 Feb 2009 Man sentenced for firearms offence

Man sentenced for firearms offence - UPDATED WITH PHOTO Mark McIntosh A Leicester man has been sentenced to five years imprisonment after discharging a firearm. Mark McIntosh (29) of Lancashire Street, Leicester, was sentenced on Monday at Leicester Crown Court after pleading guilty to possession of a prohibited firearm.... 13 Feb 2009 Man sentenced for firearms offence - UPDATED WITH PHOTO

Man sentenced for shooting in South Knighton Peter Ogwuru A man has today (Wednesday, February 25) been given an indeterminate sentence of detention for public protection, with a minimum of four years before he is eligible for parole, after discharging a firearm in South Knighton. Peter Ogwuru (27) of Castle Point, Hinckley, pleaded guilty to Possession of a Firearm with intent to endanger life at an earlier hearing at Leicester Crown Court on December 8 last year.... 25 Feb 2009 Man sentenced for shooting in South Knighton

Man sentenced after fraud offences A 34-year-old man has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment for fraud offences. Shafiqullah Silab was found guilty on Tuesday, March 24 at Leicester Crown Court of possession of an identity card with intent.... 27 Mar 2009 Man sentenced after fraud offences

Men sentenced for football related violence Fourteen men, guilty of football related violence, have today been given custodial sentences and banned from attending football matches for six years. The sentences relate to serious disorder in Leicester city centre towards the end of the match between Leicester City and Norwich City on Saturday February 16 2008.... 09 Apr 2009 Men sentenced for football related violence

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