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

Volunteers in Melton Mowbray support 'Not in My Neighbourhood' WeekNeighbourhood beat officers are teaming up with conservation volunteers in Melton Mowbray to help tidy up Melton Country Park to mark Not in My Neighbourhood week. Police Community Support Officers from Melton Town North will be rolling up their sleeves and putting on their gardening gloves on Wednesday 4th November 2009.... 04 Nov 2009 Volunteers in Melton Mowbray support 'Not in My Neighbourhood' Week

Twenty people cautioned for begging in City CentreTwenty people have been cautioned by police in Leicester in just the first two weeks of an initiative to tackle begging in the city centre. Earlier this month, police in the city centre announced a three strikes and youre out approach to begging after community consultations revealed that itis a key concern for people living, working and shopping in Leicester.... 31 Jul 2009 Twenty people cautioned for begging in City Centre

Police join in Days of Action in Mowmacre, Stocking Farm and Abbey RisePolice, partner agencies and residents are uniting for three days of action in Mowmacre Hill, Stocking Farm and Abbey Rise. As part of the Safer Summer campaign, a range of activities are planned to clean up the area, remove graffiti, raise awareness of services that are available locally and to keep youngsters entertained during the holidays.... 04 Aug 2009 Police join in Days of Action in Mowmacre, Stocking Farm and Abbey Rise

Operation Stay Safe launched in Leicester An operation which aims to tackle anti-social behaviour by identifying and offering support to vulnerable young people found on the streets at night has been run in Leicester for the first time. Police joined forces with Leicester City Council to run Operation Stay Safe in the Fosse neighbourhood on Friday night (June 19).... 22 Jun 2009 Operation Stay Safe launched in Leicester

Police to visit 2,500 homes in Evington Road area of LeicesterNeighbourhood officers from Spinney Hill Park Police Station together with local stakeholders have launched an initiative to reduce incidents of anti-social behaviour, litter, illegal parkingand speeding around the Evington Road area and The Way Roads. The initiative will coincide with the Muslim holy month of Ramadan and officers will be increasing patrols at key times of the day and working closely with partner agencies to tackle these issues.... 02 Sep 2009 Police to visit 2,500 homes in Evington Road area of Leicester

Residents from West Knighton and the Kirby Estate are being invited to tell their local police officers about any concerns or issues in the area.... 18 Apr 2008 Police invite residents from West Knighton and the Kirby Estate

AGENCIES in Leicester are working together to carry out the cityâ s biggest-ever crackdown on under-age drinking and alcohol abuse.... 24 Jul 2008 Alcohol crackdown

Team of Special Police Constables tackle problems in Birstall Reports of anti-social behaviour in Birstall have dropped by 60% thanks to work done by the police, youth workers and local councillors in the village. There have been 20 incidents of anti-social behaviour (ASB) reported to the police between Tuesday 18th November 2008 and Tuesday 10th January 2009 compared to 52 incidents in the previous 53 day period.... 12 Feb 2009 Team of Special Police Constables tackle problems in Birstall

Police support Week of Action in three city neighbourhoods A Week of Action' in three city neighbourhoods will see police officers teaming up with street cleansers, graffiti removal teams, housing officers, other agencies and residents to improve the area for the local community. The Week of Action, which starts on Monday February 16 will take place in Eyres Monsell, New Parks and the Fosse ward in Leicester.... 13 Feb 2009 Police support Week of Action in three city neighbourhoods

Young people on the right track in New Parks The slot car track in New Parks A giant slot car racing track has been keeping youngsters busy in New Parks during the half term holidays. Police and the New Parks Neighbourhood Panel provided free slot car racing for local school children as part of a Week of Action to address community issues such as anti-social behaviour.... 23 Feb 2009 Young people on the right track in New Parks

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