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

Burglaries on Abbey Meadows, Stadium Estate and Parker Drive beat Officers from Beaumont Leys local policing unit are warning residents in the Abbey Meadows, Stadium Estate and Parker Drive beat following a recent spate of burglaries in the area. Over the past week there have been four burglaries in the areas of Totland Road, Brading Road and Culver Road.... 30 Apr 2009 Burglaries on Abbey Meadows, Stadium Estate and Parker Drive beat

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

People living in Blaby are being urged to review their home security following a rise in burglaries in the area.... 10 Apr 2008 Warning to Blaby Residents

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

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

People living in Blaby are being urged to review their home security following a rise in burglaries in the area.... 10 Apr 2008 Warning to 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

Three arrested in connection with sports ground burglaries Three men have been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from changing rooms. The men, two aged 18 and one aged 23 were arrested on Thursday and Friday last week (February 26 and 27) and have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.... 03 Mar 2009 Three arrested in connection with sports ground burglaries

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

Burglaries on Abbey Meadows, Stadium Estate and Parker Drive beat Officers from Beaumont Leys local policing unit are warning residents in the Abbey Meadows, Stadium Estate and Parker Drive beat following a recent spate of burglaries in the area. Over the past week there have been four burglaries in the areas of Totland Road, Brading Road and Culver Road.... 30 Apr 2009 Burglaries on Abbey Meadows, Stadium Estate and Parker Drive beat

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