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

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Police in Leicester city centre have enlisted the services of the town crier to help get crime prevention messages across to Christmas shoppers. Officers came up with the idea after an increase in the number of purse thefts in the city centre in recent weeks. As well as reminding shoppers to secure their purses and handbags, the town crier will offer other festive crime prevention messages relating to drink driving, vehicle security and personal safety while on a night out.... 20 Dec 2008 Police in Leicester city centre have something to shout about

Leicester shoppers reminded to be on their guard despite fall in purse theftsTown Crier Tony Green calls out crime prevention messages to shoppers in Market StreetAn 89-year-old woman is urging other elderly shoppers in Leicester city centre to keep a close eye on their belongings after her handbag was stolen. The elderly lady, who wishes to remain anonymous, was purchasing groceries at Leicester Market on Tuesday December 15 when her handbag containing her purse, cards and 30 in cash was stolen.... 18 Dec 2009 Leicester shoppers reminded to be on their guard despite fall in purse thefts

Free bicycle postcoding in Leicester city centre Crime prevention booklets are being handed out to cyclists in the city centre Police in Leicester are offering free bicycle postcoding in an attempt to reduce cycle thefts in the city centre. Neighbourhood officers will launch the cycle crime prevention campaign on Tuesday June 2 in Town Hall Square as part of a community consultation event which is being held between 10am and 4pm.... 28 May 2009 Free bicycle postcoding in Leicester city centre

Leicester events support 'Not in My Neighbourhood Week'Residents in Leicester are being invited to find out more about what the police, council and other agencies are doing to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour in the city. As part of the Home Offices Not In My Neighbourhood Week, which runs from Monday November 2 to Friday November 6 2009, the Safer Leicester Partnership is hosting two events in the city which are open to the public.... 03 Nov 2009 Leicester events support 'Not in My Neighbourhood Week'

Christmas vehicle crime campaign launched in the cityCrime reduction leaflets which are being handed out as part of the campaignWhile youre out Christmas shopping, so is the car thief! Thats the warning being given to visitors to Leicester city centre over the next three weeks. Police are supporting the Safer Leicester Partnership in a festive vehicle crime awareness campaign which reminds motorists of simple crime prevention measures to reduce the risk of their vehicle being targeted by thieves this Christmas.... 07 Dec 2009 Christmas vehicle crime campaign launched in the city

Oyez! Oyez! Oyez! Police in Leicester city centre have enlisted the services of the town crier to help get crime prevention messages across to Christmas shoppers. Officers came up with the idea after an increase in the number of purse thefts in the city centre in recent weeks. As well as reminding shoppers to secure their purses and handbags, the town crier will offer other festive crime prevention messages relating to drink driving, vehicle security and personal safety while on a night out.... 20 Dec 2008 Police in Leicester city centre have something to shout about

Vehicle crime prevention campaign launched in Leicester Crime prevention leaflets are being handed to motorists Visitors to Leicester are being reminded While you are out shopping, so it the car thief! A vehicle crime awareness campaign has been launched by the Safer Leicester Partnership, supported by Leicestershire Constabulary, to urge motorists to take some simple crime prevention measures to reduce the risk of their vehicle being targeted by thieves. Over the next three weeks, Police Community Support Officers (PCSOs) will be patrolling car parks in the city to deter thieves whilst at the same time speaking with motorists as they park their vehicles.... 27 May 2009 Vehicle crime prevention campaign launched in Leicester

Free bicycle postcoding in Leicester city centre Crime prevention booklets are being handed out to cyclists in the city centre Police in Leicester are offering free bicycle postcoding in an attempt to reduce cycle thefts in the city centre. Neighbourhood officers will launch the cycle crime prevention campaign on Tuesday June 2 in Town Hall Square as part of a community consultation event which is being held between 10am and 4pm.... 28 May 2009 Free bicycle postcoding in Leicester city centre

'Beauty spot ' car crime tackled by Loughborough beat team A new crime prevention campaign has been launched to reduce car crime at Outwoods and Jubilee Woods in Loughborough. Outwoods is a large woodland area on the outskirts of the beat with a car park for up to 60 cars.... 02 Jun 2009 'Beauty spot ' car crime tackled by Loughborough beat team

'Beauty spot' car crime tackled by Loughborough beat team A new crime prevention campaign has been launched to reduce car crime at Outwoods and Jubilee Woods in Loughborough. Outwoods is a large woodland area on the outskirts of the beat with a car park for up to 60 cars.... 02 Jun 2009 'Beauty spot' car crime tackled by Loughborough beat team

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