Leicester

11 February 2010If you don't use it. .... 11 Feb 2010 If you don't use it... freeuse it!

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 charged with burglary in Rushey Mead A 30-year-old Leicester man has been charged with a burglary in Rushey Mead which occurred the week before Christmas. The incident happened in Kincaple Road on Friday December 18, 2009.... 07 Jan 2010 Man charged with burglary in Rushey Mead

Man charged with four distraction burglaries in LeicesterA Leicester man has been charged following four distraction burglaries at the homes of elderly women over the Christmas and New Year period. The 50-year-old man was last night (Tuesday January 5) charged with four counts of burglary.... 06 Jan 2010 Man charged with four distraction burglaries in Leicester

Man charged for burglary and attempted burglaryOfficers have successfully arrested and charged a man with burglary dwelling following the reports of four distraction burglaries in Leicester. Officers began in investigating after receiving information about a man claiming to be from Social Services to get into elderly peoples homes.... 03 Feb 2010 Man charged for burglary and attempted burglary

Victims of burglary in Leicester are reunited with their propertySgt Sarah Widdowson with some of the recovered stolen jewelleryVictims of burglary in part of Leicester are being reunited with some of their stolen property, including items of jewellery, thanks to officers from Keyham Lane Local Policing Unit. Over 500 items of property, which are all believed to be stolen, were put on display at the police station off Keyham Lane in Hamilton today (Wednesday November 25) for victims of burglary to view.... 25 Nov 2009 Victims of burglary in Leicester are reunited with their property

Warning following spate of distraction burglaries in LeicesterIf you are not sure, dont open the door that is the message from police to elderly residents in Leicester after six distraction burglaries have been reported across the city in just six days. In half of the incidents, the distraction burglar claimed to be from the Water Board or said that they needed to check water pressure in order to gain entry into the homes of elderly or vulnerable residents.... 29 Oct 2009 Warning following spate of distraction burglaries in Leicester

Man charged with fraud offences Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary have charged a 36-year-old local man with fraud offences. The man has been charged with three counts of with intent to defraud creditors (customers).... 21 Jan 2009 Man charged with fraud offences

Man charged with Murder A man has been charged with murder following the death of a Polish man at an address on Western Road. Detectives launched an investigation after the body of Mr Krystian Jerzy Gidek (26) was found shortly after 5pm on Monday February 16.... 21 Feb 2009 Man charged with Murder

Man charged for burglary offences Officers from Harborough local policing unit have charged a 25-year-old man with burglary offences. The charges relate to a number of offences committed between late December 2008 and early February 2009 in the Southern Estate area of Harborough.... 27 Feb 2009 Man charged for burglary offences

Fourth man charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking A fourth man aged 18 has been charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking. The charges follow a fatal road traffic collision in Birstall on Monday May, 11 2009.... 15 May 2009 Fourth man charged with burglary and aggravated vehicle taking

Man sentenced following burglaries in LoughboroughA man arrested by officers in Loughborough is now serving a prison sentence after he was found guilty of burglary. The court gave Wayne Burnett (30) two 3 month sentences to run concurrently for the offences.... 31 Jul 2009 Man sentenced following burglaries in Loughborough

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