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August 2, 2015, 7:27 am

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Two men were seriously injured in a fight in New Parks, this morning.Emergency services were called to Bateman Road just after 8.20amThe men were found injured at the scene and have both been taken to hospital where they remain undergoing treatment.A silver vehicle, described as looking like a Mitsubishi, was seen leaving the area shortly after the incident and officers want to trace the occupants.A cordon is in place along the length of Bateman Road, and part of Blissett Road and Coates Avenue,...

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Church supporting congregation member, 63, who was mugged

August 2, 2015, 8:26 am

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A church canon says his shocked congregation is supporting a 63-year-old woman's whose arm was broken when a thug snatched her handbag.The woman was targeted in New Walk, Leicester when the man ran at her from behind, snatched her bag and ran away.The victim's arm was broken in two places and she also suffered bruising after the man "slammed" into her and forced her to the ground.The stolen bag contained personal items as well as a number of collection envelopes with cash inside them...

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August 2, 2015, 9:15 am

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Police hope are to photograph and film reckless motorcyclists and quad bikers who are shattering the peace and putting lives at risk.A team of Leicestershire Police 'evidence gatherers' will use the latest in digital camera technology in a new effort to trace people who ride dangerously in and around Leicester's Western Park.The officers are usually brought into to scan crowds for troublemakers at major public order events, such as protests and football matches.The campaign, which is called...

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August 3, 2015, 2:29 am

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A property developer set up a lucrative cannabis factory in an industrial unit, to help pay off debts when his business folded, a court heard.Livio Salvador-Aylott (42) was cultivating 71 illegal plants, in four stages of growth, which could have produced four kilos of the class B drug, with a wholesale value of £25,000.Jonathon Dee, prosecuting, said: "There was a production line with various stages for continuous crops virtually every month, with the potential for 12 kilos a year,...

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August 3, 2015, 10:43 am

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A motorist has appeared in court to admit causing the death of a 79-year-old pedestrian, by careless driving, when impaired through drugs.Godfread Housen, 41, a mechanic, consumed cannabis prior to the incident, Leicester Crown Court was told.Pensioner, Brian Sheldon, of Bishop Street, Melton, died after being in a collision with Housen's car on Saxby Road, in the town, on November 15, 2013.Mr Sheldon later died in hospital.The Leicester Crown Court case was adjourned for the prosecution to...

New Parks residents traumatised by suspected stabbing with two...

August 3, 2015, 11:30 pm

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People living on a city street where two young men were critically injured in a brutal assault say they feel traumatised by the incident.The men, aged 18 and 19, were injured in an attack in Bateman Road, New Parks, on Sunday morning. They remained in hospital yesterday, where they are fighting for their lives.Emergency services were called to the scene after residents raised the alarm at about 8.20am.Police have not released any information about how the men were injured, but people locally...

Police arrest second boy, 15, after Granby Street stabbing

August 4, 2015, 3:05 am

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Police have arrested a second youth in connection with a stabbing in Leicester city centre at the weekend.The 15-year-old was detained on suspicion of attempted murder this morning and is being questioned by detectives about the attack, in Granby Street, which left a 25-year-old man in hospital.A second youth, also 15, who was arrested yesterday, remains in custody.Emergency services were called to Granby Street at 8.40pm on Saturday after the man, 25, was found injured.He was taken to hospital...

Heroin and cocaine dealer, 16, sentenced to two years detention

August 4, 2015, 3:16 am

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A 16-year-old heroin and cocaine dealer who continued pedalling drugs after being caught was sentenced to two years detention and training.The juvenile was first spotted plying his trade in Roslyn Street, Highfields, Leicester, on February 27.Victoria Rose, prosecuting, said he was seen loitering in the area on a pedal cycle.Officers found he was carrying 18 wraps of cocaine and 17 deals of heroin, worth £910.When his city centre home was searched a small amount of cannabis was found.Text...

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August 4, 2015, 3:43 am

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Around £15,000 worth of damage was caused when masts carrying CCTV cameras at a Leicester City Council-managed travellers site were set on fire.The arson happened at the Meynells Gorse site in Braunstone.Council officials say the bases of four CCTV masts were damaged by fire on the travellers site as well as one CCTV standing on the adjacent park and ride complex.The incident happened on June 22 but details of it have just emerged.In a separate incident the CCTV control box at the...

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August 4, 2015, 10:40 pm

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A "peacemaker" suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain after being felled in the street by a single blow, a court heard.The victim Jason Fitzjohn, 42, was trying to stop a fight between Samuel Branson and a friend, outside the Lamplighter's pub, in Silver Street, in the city centre.Branson, 22, was ordered to pay £3,000 compensation to his victim.Leicester Crown Court heard how he drunkenly punched Mr Fitzjohn causing him to fall unconscious to the ground, at 4am on...

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August 5, 2015, 3:39 am

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A dangerous BMW driver involved in a police chase on residential streets was given a suspended detention sentence.Jack Crane, 19, who had no driving licence or insurance, failed to give way at several junctions and twice mounted the kerb during the almost two-mile pursuit.Alan Murphy, prosecuting, said: "PC Daniel Hudson was on mobile patrol at 2.15pm on April 25 when he noticed a young-looking male at the wheel of a BMW parked in Warden's Walk and decided to speak to him."He turned...

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August 5, 2015, 3:54 am

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A drug dealer was caught trying to flush a stash of crack-cocaine down the toilet when the police burst in, a court heard.Justin Edam Render, who was jailed for two years and 11 months, was trying to dispose of the drugs when officers executed a search warrant at his then partner's home in Clifton Road, Aylestone.Kate Plummer, prosecuting, said: "On gaining entry they found the defendant in the bathroom upstairs."She said a plastic bag was recovered from the toilet bowl, containing 11...

Police issue photo of missing 81-year-old Ashton Baines

August 5, 2015, 4:42 am

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Police have issued an urgent appeal for help finding an 81-year-old man who has gone missing from home.Ashton Baines was last seen at around 6pm last night at the residential home in Manton, in Rutland, where he lives.Mr Baines suffers with Alzheimer's disease and other medical conditions.He is white, of slim build, approximately 5ft 10ins and has grey receding hair. He is believed to be wearing a black fleece, dark blue shirt, green trousers and brown shoes. Pc Anthony Jones, of Leicestershire...

Police accused of ignoring odd-number home burglary victims

August 5, 2015, 5:27 am

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Leicestershire Police faced criticism today after it emerged forensics officers were told not to gather evidence at odd-numbered homes which burglars had tried but failed to break into.Today, the force defended – and clarified – the experimental policy, which was in place between March and May this year as part of its ongoing efforts to save money.It confirmed that even-numbered homes which had been targeted, but not entered by intruders had been visited by scene of crime officers,...

Man's body was dumped on street in wheelie bin, murder jury told

August 5, 2015, 10:14 am

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A man's body was dumped on the street in a wheelie bin, after he was brutally murdered in his home.William Tomlinson, known as Bill, 64, was strangled and his throat severed with a kitchen knife.His niece, Emma Tomlinson, 24, and her boyfriend, Nathan Kearney, 33, are on trial at Leicester Crown Court.Both deny murdering Mr Tomlinson, of St Stephen's Road, Highfields, on February 18.But they admit perverting the course of justice by destroying or concealing evidence.Nic Lobbenberg QC,...

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New Parks double stabbing: Further arrests made

August 5, 2015, 12:49 pm

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Detectives investigating the suspected stabbings of two men in the city's New Parks estate have made a further four arrests in connection with the incident.A 20-year-old man was detained on suspicion of violent disorder and three other men, aged 23, 20 and 18, have also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.As reported by the Mercury, a 20-year-old man was on Tuesday on suspicion of violent disorder. He has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.Emergency...

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August 6, 2015, 3:08 am

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Police are growing increasingly concerned for an 81-year-old man who went missing on Tuesday evening.Ashton Baines, was last seen at the residential home in which he lives in Manton, near Oakham.Police have carried out searches for Mr Baines and viewed CCTV in the hope of tracing a clue to his whereabouts. The force helicopter has also been brought in to assist officers on the ground.Mr Baines, who has Alzheimer's disease and other medical conditions was last seen at 6pm on Tuesday.He is white,...

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August 6, 2015, 4:32 am

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A motorist was caught in a Land Rover towing a caravan, within hours of them being stolen, a court heard.The owner of the £16,000 caravan had just packed it up with clothes and food ready to go on holiday when it was taken, in Thurlaston village, near Blaby.The Land Rover was separately stolen from outside a smallholding in Earl Shilton.Leicester Crown Court was told that Thomas Hames, 29, was caught red-handed when police stopped him on the A46 near Birstall, at 4.30am, on May 7.Alan...

Leicester sham marriage nurse loses sentence appeal

August 6, 2015, 5:01 am

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A Leicester nurse jailed after entering into a sham marriage for money had her tough sentence backed by top judges - despite the crushing effect of jail on her young daughter.Ana De Jesus Pereira-Goncalves was handed a 12-month jail term at Leicester Crown Court in April after she admitted assisting unlawful immigration.The 33-year-old, who has a glowing record as a nurse, got sucked into the immigration scam before going through the marriage ceremony 15 years ago.London's Appeal Court heard how...

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August 6, 2015, 5:29 am

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A taxi company which refused to carry a blind passenger because he was accompanied by his guide dog has been fined £1,000 with more than £700 costs.Prahlad Pandya (52) of Gwencole Crescent, Braunstone, owner of A1 Highfields Associates Ltd, also known as Highfields Taxis, was dealt with in absence at Leicester Magistrates' Court, of failing to accept a booking by a disabled person accompanied by an assistance dog in Leicester on January 30 this year.Nicola Birch, from Leicester City...