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February 10, 2017, 9:12 am

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This video shows the moment robbers armed with an axe raided a jeweller's shop in Leicester's Golden Mile.They entered G Naran Jewellers in Belgrave Road on the afternoon of 14 November, 2015 and stole a large quantity of gold jewellery.As reported, three men have today been jailed for a total of 21 years in connection with the incident:Awale Madar, 23, of Beach Road, Sparkbrook, Birmingham, was found guilty of robbery after a trial in October, he was sentenced to 10 years in prison.Hussnain...

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February 10, 2017, 11:30 am

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This is the moment a man casually takes a phone call while breaking into a city centre parking machine - in full view of daytime passers-by.The man, who was with another male at the time, was spotted using a claw hammer and screwdriver in an apparent effort to prise open the Leicester machine.The incident was filmed in a small car park in Burton Street, off St George's Way, at about 9.30am yesterday.This footage of the incident was captured by an onlooker.It shows the second man talking on a...

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February 11, 2017, 3:24 am

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A man and a woman are in hospital after a serious assault at an address in New Parks, Leicester. Emergency services were called to a house in Dominion Road shortly before 5pm on Friday. Both casualties are reported to be in a "stable condition". A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the assaults. Dominion Road was cordoned off by police on Friday night as investigations were carried out. Read more: 'Hello? I'm just busy breaking into a parking meter' A police...

Belgrave Road jewellery shop robbers labelled 'amateurish' as...

February 11, 2017, 8:14 am

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Three jewellery shop robbers involved in a terrifying armed raid in Leicester's Golden Mile have been jailed for a total of 21 years.They were among a group of five, who travelled from Birmingham, to target G Naran Jewellers, in Belgrave Road, on the afternoon of Saturday November 14, 2015.The robbers used axes to smash cabinets in the shop – which activated deterrent smoke from a security system - as they stole £20,000 worth of Asian gold bracelets and rings.Sentencing them at...

Leicestershire Police officer dismissed for falsely claiming...

February 11, 2017, 8:34 am

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A Leicestershire Police officer has been dismissed after he admitted fraudulently claiming petrol expenses of £23.Matthew Hartshorn, a member of the voluntary Special Constabulary, made two inflated mileage claims while on official duties for the force.He was placed under investigation before he could submit a third claim which, a police misconduct hearing was told, also exaggerated his fuel use.Specials have the same powers as their full-time colleagues but are only paid expenses.Mr...

Investigation launched into Hinckley flat arson

February 11, 2017, 9:36 am

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Firefighters had to force their way into a flat to deal with a suspected arson. Crews from Hinckley fire station were called to a property in Lawnswood, Hinckley, shortly before 3.30pm today. A fire service spokesman said: "The incident involved one first floor flat involved in fire."Forced entry was gained to the property." Crew members wore breathing gear to enter the flat and one hose reel was used to extinguish the blaze. The fire service spokesman said: "All...

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February 12, 2017, 2:05 am

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Detectives investigating the murder of a man in Leicester city centre in the early hours of Saturday morning have issued an urgent appeal to taxi drivers and businesses for information. The victim suffered fatal injuries in an assault in Albion Street, off Belvoir Street, shortly before 4am yesterday. He was taken to hospital where he died. A spokeswoman for the Leicestershire force said: "Detectives would like to hear from taxi drivers, business owners and anyone else who was in the...

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February 12, 2017, 2:35 am

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A 27-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder following an attack which left a man and woman in hospital with serious injuries. Troyde Godfrey Dixon, of no fixed address, is charged with attempted murder and grievous bodily harm in relation to an incident in New Parks, Leicester, on Friday evening. Emergency services were called to a house in Dominion Road shortly before 5pm. Both casualties are reported to be in a "stable condition". Video: Watch armed robbers raid...

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Market Street in Ashby incident: Victim 'critical' in hospital...

February 12, 2017, 5:13 am

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The town centre of Ashby has been cordoned of after a "serious incident". Market Street, the town's main thoroughfare – full of shops and bars – was closed to traffic by police on Sunday morning. It follows a fight in the area that left a man in 'critical condition'. Scene of crime officers were at the scene till Sunday lunchtime, and a tent was erected in the street. Read more: Three men arrested after fight that left victim in 'critical condition' A post on the...

Market Street in Ashby assault: Victim in critical condition in...

February 12, 2017, 5:53 am

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A person has been taken to hospital with head injuries and is in a critical condition following a street fight in Ashby.Police were called to Market Street at 2.41am on Sunday morning to a report of a fight.Three men, two aged 25 and one aged 28, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and are currently in custody.Detectives investigating the assault want to trace the driver of a silver taxi.Read more: Tent erected in Market Street following assault - updates The vehicle was...

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February 12, 2017, 6:37 am

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A man was stabbed to death in the street after attending a party in a city centre block of flats. The 22-year-old victim suffered fatal injuries in the assault, in Albion Street, off Belvoir Street, shortly before 4am. Emergency services were called to the scene and he was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he died. Detectives have issued an urgent appeal to students in the city for information after it was revealed the victim had been at a nearby party shortly before his...

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February 12, 2017, 8:20 am

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A meat wholesaler accused of dishonestly selling turkey as halal lamb in a profitable scam told the police that he ran a legitimate company, a court has heard.Mahmudur Rohman (46) claimed he did not mislead his customers, when running the now defunct Peterborough-based Dutch Bangla Direct Ltd which supplied dozens of restaurants, takeaways and shops in Leicestershire. Leicester Crown Court heard the alleged fraud led to countless diners unknowingly consuming non-halal turkey, believing it to be...

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February 12, 2017, 9:26 am

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A man was in a critical condition yesterday following a fight in Market Street, Ashby. Police were called at 2.41am on Sunday to reports of an assault. The victim was taken to hospital with head injuries where he remains. Officers are now trying to trace the driver of a silver taxi parked close to where the fight took place in the hope they can help with the investigation. Three men, two aged 25 and one aged 28, have been arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm and are currently in...

Albion Street stabbing death: Victim named by police

February 12, 2017, 1:07 pm

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A man who was stabbed in Leicester during the early hours of Saturday morning has been named by police as Lemou Lebato.The 22-year-old from Hackney, London, was known to family and friends as Lauric Lebato and sustained a stab wound during an assault in Albion Street at around 4am.He was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he subsequently died.Mr Lebato had attended a party in a city centre block of flats before the stabbing. A police spokeswoman said: "We know the victim was at a...

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February 13, 2017, 4:30 am

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A shop worker was threatened by a man wielding a knife during an attempted robbery in Market Harborough.The suspect entered the Poundstretcher discount store, off Springfield Street, at about 5.30pm on Friday.A Leicestershire Police spokeswoman said: "Officers were called to the store following a report of an attempted robbery."The suspect had threatened a member of staff with a bladed implement."However, they did not get anything and made off from the scene."No-body was hurt...

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Lazarus the goldfish back in a pond in Leicester after being...

February 13, 2017, 6:03 am

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A goldfish saved by a junior doctor after it was left bleeding and flapping on a hallway floor by a pet cat has been returned to a pond.Olivia Gould claimed the fish, nicknamed Lazarus following its miraculous recovery, and placed it in the pond in her back garden in Clarendon Park, Leicester.Olivia learned of Lazarus's plight after the story of its recovery was featured in the Leicester Mercury.She saw the story on a neighbourhood Facebook site about how junior doctor Chris Hinton leapt into...

Albion Street murder inquiry: Father of stabbing victim Lauric...

February 13, 2017, 6:20 am

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The father of the 22-year-old stabbed to death in the street in Leicester city centre has made a heartfelt plea for people with information about what happened to call the police. Lauric Lebato, an aspiring fashion designer, died in Leicester Royal Infirmary on Saturday after sustaining a stab wound during an attack in Albion Street, off Belvoir Street, in the early hours of the morning. Detectives believe Lauric, who was from London, had been at a student party moments before he was...

New Parks stabbing: Man in court charged with attempted murder

February 13, 2017, 6:21 am

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A 27-year-old man appeared in court today charged with attempted murder after a stabbing incident in New Parks on Friday evening.Troyde Godfrey Dixon, of no fixed address, is accused of stabbing a 24-year-old man, who suffered injuries to his face, head, hands, legs and feet in the incident.Dixon is also accused of causing grievous bodily harm to a woman who was five months pregnant.Albion Street murder inquiry Father of stabbing victim Lauric Lebato issues plea for informationHe did not enter a...

'Secret' ​14th Century seal unearthed in Leicestershire declared...

February 13, 2017, 7:15 am

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A silver seal matrix from the 14th Century has been found in Leicestershire.Coroner Dr Christina Swann declared the medieval seal matrix, used to seal documents, as treasure.The Leicester inquest heard this week that the item was found on September 6, 2015, by Justin Owens on land in the Cotesbach area belonging to Richard Vernon.The seal matrix, which was pressed into hot wax to form a seal, was set with a jasper gem which is damaged.The seal matrix carried the words: "secretum...

Ashby assault: Fourth man bailed as victim remains critically ill

February 13, 2017, 7:25 am

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A man who was assaulted in Ashby town centre at the weekend remains critically ill in hospital. The man, whose details have not been released, suffered serious head injuries when he was attacked in Market Street, in the early hours of yesterday. Four men have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. All four have been released on bail, Leicestershire Police said this afternoon. Officers were called to the scene at 2.40am on Sunday. Read more Albion Street murder...