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

Series of vehicles damaged in Braunstone Town Officers from Blaby local policing unit are appealing for public help after a number of vehicles were damaged in Braunstone Town. The incidents happened overnight between 11pm on Saturday February 7 and 5am on Sunday February 8, 2009 at least 12 cars were damaged by having passenger windows smashed.... 13 Feb 2009 Series of vehicles damaged in Braunstone Town

Appeal after vehicles damaged on Wicklow Drive Officers are appealing for public help after a number of vehicles were damaged on Wicklow Drive. The incidents happened between 4pm on Friday June 12 and 6am on Saturday June 13, 2009 when four cars parked on Wicklow Drive near to its junction with Green Lane Road were vandalised.... 17 Jun 2009 Appeal after vehicles damaged on Wicklow Drive

Vehicles damaged in High Street area of Market Harborough Police officers are appealing for witnesses following three incidents of criminal damage to motor vehicles in Market Harborough. The incidents happened between 1pm on Saturday February 21, 2009 and 12.... 10 Mar 2009 Vehicles damaged in High Street area of Market Harborough

Damage to vehicles in Melton Mowbray Police in Melton Mowbray are appealing for witnesses following a series of incidents where by cars have been damaged. Officers have said that there have been a large number of cases where car tyres were slashed overnight between Friday February 13 and Saturday February 14.... 17 Feb 2009 Damage to vehicles in Melton Mowbray

Cars in Coalville damagedOfficers in Coalville are appealing for witnesses after receiving a number of calls about damaged cars. Six cars that were parked on Staples Drive had their tyres slashed sometime between Saturday January 16 and Sunday January 17, when the owners began calling the police.... 24 Jan 2010 Cars in Coalville damaged

Series of vehicles damaged in Braunstone Town Officers from Blaby local policing unit are appealing for public help after a number of vehicles were damaged in Braunstone Town. The incidents happened overnight between 11pm on Saturday February 7 and 5am on Sunday February 8, 2009 at least 12 cars were damaged by having passenger windows smashed.... 13 Feb 2009 Series of vehicles damaged in Braunstone Town

Damage to vehicles in Melton Mowbray Police in Melton Mowbray are appealing for witnesses following a series of incidents where by cars have been damaged. Officers have said that there have been a large number of cases where car tyres were slashed overnight between Friday February 13 and Saturday February 14.... 17 Feb 2009 Damage to vehicles in Melton Mowbray

Damage to vehicles in Asfordby Police in Asfordby are appealing for the community's help to track down the people responsible for a recent spate of tyre damage. The incidents happened between Friday February 20 and Sunday February 22, when a large number of tyres were slashed.... 24 Feb 2009 Damage to vehicles in Asfordby

Vehicles damaged in High Street area of Market Harborough Police officers are appealing for witnesses following three incidents of criminal damage to motor vehicles in Market Harborough. The incidents happened between 1pm on Saturday February 21, 2009 and 12.... 10 Mar 2009 Vehicles damaged in High Street area of Market Harborough

Theft from vehicles in Hambleton area Officers from are appealing for witnesses after two thefts from vehicles in the Hambleton area. The incidents occurred between 1.... 11 Mar 2009 Theft from vehicles in Hambleton area

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

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

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

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

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

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

Police protect the Special Olympic 'FLAME OF HOPE'The Special Olympics Torch, the Flame of Hope will be escorted on the final leg of its journey to the opening ceremony, on Saturday July 25, by police officers and staff, by Special Olympics athletes, and representatives from event sponsors National Grid. Representatives from police forces across Great Britain have carried the original 1948 Olympic Torch over 800 miles as part of 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run.... 24 Jul 2009 Police protect the Special Olympic 'FLAME OF HOPE'

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

Family of manslaughter victim release statementSteve VidalToday, Sally Ann Wood (35) of Wyville Row in Leicester, was found guilty at Leicester Crown Court of the Manslaughter of Stephen Matthew Vidal. Following the verdict Stephen's family released the following statement: Steve was both a loving son, cherished father, devoted grandfather and a beloved family member.... 05 Aug 2009 Family of manslaughter victim release statement

Police protect the Special Olympics 'FLAME OF HOPE'The original 1948 Special Olympics Torch, Flame of Hope will be escorted on the final leg of its journey to the opening ceremony on Saturday July 25, by police officers and staff,Special Olympics athletes and representatives from event sponsors National Grid. Representatives from police forces across Great Britain have covered over 800 miles as part of 2009 Law Enforcement Torch Run.... 24 Jul 2009 Police protect the Special Olympics 'FLAME OF HOPE'

Malaysian student Abigail Choong's inspirational story of student life in Leicester has resulted in her being named a runner-up in the regional finals of the UK?s biggest international student competition. ... 11 Apr 2008 UNIVERSITY OF LEICESTER STUDENT SHINES IN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT AWARDS 2008