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May 19, 2017, 11:19 am

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Police have issued a detailed description of a man who was found dead in the grounds of Leicester Royal Infirmary in an effort to identify him. The man, thought to be in his 20s, was found at 6.40am on Wednesday and was pronounced dead at the scene. He is reported to have climbed scaffolding erected near the new A&E unit before falling from the top of the structure. Leicestershire Police said its officers have spent the past two days making "extensive inquiries" to establish...

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May 19, 2017, 1:22 pm

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Police have tonight issued a photograph of a teenager who went missing from home yesterday afternoon.Leicestershire Police issued an appeal and a photograph of 16-year-old Megan Brownlow shortly after 9pm today.The teenager was last seen at around 3pm yesterday in the Ravenstone Road area of Ibstock, near Coalville, the force said.In a statement, it said: "Have you seen Megan? We need your help to find her as we are worried about her welfare and we would urge anyone who can help us find her...

Missing teenager Megan Brownlow found 'safe and well'

May 20, 2017, 2:30 am

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A teenager who went missing from home on Thursday afternoon has been found safe and well, police have confirmed.Megan Brownlow, was located in Leicester city centre this morning.Leicestershire Police issued a photograph of the teenager last night and said she had last been seen in Ibstock near Coalville.The force said it was concerned for her welfare.In a statement today, it said: "The 16-year-old was reported missing on Thursday after she failed to return home.Read more: Police issue...

Thieves attack Tesco security guard in Loughborough before...

May 20, 2017, 5:43 am

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Two thieves involved in attacking a security guard and brandishing a large kitchen knife outside a store, were later caught when staff recognised them on Facebook, a court heard. Ben Rowland punched the victim so hard it knocked him to the ground and caused multiple fractures to his eye socket. Co-accused, Luke Parker, then frightened other members of staff, causing them to flee by waving a large kitchen knife at them, Leicester Crown Court was told. Rowland (27), of Alpine Drive,...

Six people in hospital after two-vehicle crash on county road

May 21, 2017, 3:44 am

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Six people have been taken to hospital after they were involved in a two-vehicle crash on a county road this morning.One of the casualties was airlifted from the scene in Ab Kettleby, near Melton, to Coventry's Walsgrave Hospital.Five others have been taken to Nottingham's Queen's Medical Centre.Their condition is unknown.Emergency services were called to the scene in Nottingham Road shortly after 9.30am.Read more: Police issue description of man found dead in Royal Infirmary grounds in bid to...

Firefighters break into car to rescue dog

May 21, 2017, 5:47 am

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Firefighters broke into a locked vehicle to rescue a dog.The animal was rescued from the vehicle on the campus of Loughborough University earlier today.Emergency services have the authority to break into a vehicle or property if they believe an animal is at risk of harm.The information was released this afternoon by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.Read more: Evha Jannath tragedy: Leicester schoolgirl died 'after another boat hit her' at Drayton ManorIt said a fire crew from Loughborough...

Women posing as charity collectors blamed for sneak thefts in...

May 21, 2017, 9:10 am

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Two women thought to be posing as charity collectors have been blamed for a series of sneak thefts. Police say they have received complaints from people in Market Harborough and Lutterworth of people being approached by the pair in recent weeks. A number of people have told officers the women told them they were collecting on behalf of a charity and later discovered money missing from their purses or wallets. Harborough Police posted a warning about the suspected scam on Facebook. Read...

Drunk driver with knife in car crashed head-on into police...

May 21, 2017, 9:37 am

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A drunken driver, who did a U-turn and crashed head-on into a police car that was pursuing him, has escaped being sent to jail. Jed Waller (26) pleaded guilty to dangerously driving a VW Polo, driving without insurance or a licence and having consumed excess alcohol. He also admitted possessing a knife found inside the vehicle. Waller, of Aikman Avenue, New Parks, Leicester, received a two-year community order, with a 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement, and was placed on a...

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First look at new £170 million Glen Parva prison ahead of...

May 22, 2017, 1:20 am

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Plans for a new £170 million prison to replace Glen Parva's aging jail look set to be approved. Planning officers at Blaby District Council have recommended councillors approve the demolition of the former 1970s-built borstal and the construction a new Class C complex when they discuss the scheme on Thursday. The Ministry of Justice has begun the process of transferring some 500 prisoners to other jails in anticipation of the plans being approved. Read more: Revealed: Hundreds of...

Men 'walked down street firing guns', according to Leicester...

May 22, 2017, 4:33 am

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A woman has told the Mercury how her neighbour claims to have seen guns being fired in a Leicester street. Police have a cordon in place after officers were alerted to the sound of gunshots in Tolton Road, off Beaumont Leys Lane, Stocking Farm, Leicester, about 10.25pm yesterday. As described earlier today on the Mercury's website, eight Tactical Support Officers have been carrying out a step-by-step sweep of the scene. They started just outside the cordon at the Appleton Avenue end of...

Julie and Tony Wadsworth trial: Teenagers 'invited to watch...

May 22, 2017, 8:36 am

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Three men have told a jury they were invited when they were young to watch former BBC Radio Leicester presenters Tony and Julie Wadsworth having sex in woods.Giving evidence to a trial at Warwick Crown Court, the men, now in their late 30s, described sexual activity between Tony Wadsworth and his wife.Some also engaged in sexual activity with Julie Wadsworth themselves, it was claimed.The witnesses were aged 14 or 15 when the alleged incidents happened, in 1992.One of the three witnesses told...

Megan Bannister death: What we know a week on from discovery of...

May 22, 2017, 9:00 am

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A week ago today Leicestershire was coming to terms with the death of 16-year-old schoolgirl Megan Bannister.Here, we take a look at what has happened in the past week.Megan's body was found in the back of a car which had been involved in a collision with a motorcycle – which was carrying a pillion passenger – in Desford Road, Enderby at 11.45am on Sunday, May 14.A post-mortem examination revealed the schoolgirl's injuries were "not consistent" with a collision.The Wigston...

Survey shows 149 Leicestershire Police officers were spat at...

May 22, 2017, 9:30 am

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A quarter of Leicestershire Police officers have been spat at while on duty in the past year, according to a survey by their representatives. Some 149 officers in the city and county reported they had been 'assaulted by spitting' in a survey by Leicestershire Police Federation, which represents rank and file officers. Tiff Lynch, chairman of Leicestershire Police Federation said the survey result was further evidence of the need to equip officers with 'spit guards' – which can be...

'Gunshots' heard in Tolton Road off Beaumont Leys Lane - what we...

May 22, 2017, 9:48 am

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A city street was taped off for several hours today as Leicestershire Police investigated residents' reports of hearing gunfire. This is what we know about the incident so far: The police were called to Tolton Road, off Beaumont Leys Lane, Stocking Farm, Leicester, about 10.25pm yesterday after unconfirmed reports of gunshots. A police spokeswoman has told us this afternoon it is unlikely any further information will be released today – meaning this is not a confirmed shooting. Read...

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May 22, 2017, 10:17 am

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A sadistic attacker who brutally tried to murder a man with a hammer and a knife will serve at least 15 years behind bars. Kevin Mace (38) was high on drink and drugs when he tortured former Job Centre manager, Stephen Wale, who suffered life-changing head injuries and a slashed throat. Sentencing Mace to life imprisonment at Leicester Crown Court, Judge Nicholas Dean QC said: "In November last year you carried out a sustained and sadistic attack on Mr Wale." He said it...

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Manchester terror attack: What we know so far

May 22, 2017, 11:13 pm

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This is what we know so far about last night's attack.An explosion – or possibly two – went off in the foyer area at about 10.35pm shortly after the end of an Ariana Grande concert at the Manchester Arena – a venue that can hold 21,000 people and is the largest of its kind in Europe.Police say 22 people, including children, were killed and a further 59 taken to hospital with various injuries.Phone camera videos show hundreds of people – many young girls – fleeing...

Muslim organisations in Leicester condemn Manchester Arena terror...

May 22, 2017, 11:31 pm

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The spokesman for Muslim organisations in Leicester has condemned last night's attack in Manchester.While no terrorist group has yet claimed responsibility for what happened in the foyer of the 21,000-capacity venue, the Federation of Muslim Organisations said prayers were going out to the family of those affected by the attack.Suleman Nagdi, spokesman of the Federation of Muslim Organisations, said: "The federation is deeply devastated to hear the news of last night's explosion which...

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May 22, 2017, 11:54 pm

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The chief constable of Leicestershire Police has urged local people to be vigilant after last night's terrorist attack in Manchester.Simon Cole said: "Although there is no specific threat to Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, it is important that we are all alert and aware of their surroundings. "Together we can fight terrorism and make our communities safer."We want to hear from anyone who sees anything suspicious, be it a vehicle, package or person. Rely on your instinct...

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May 23, 2017, 6:15 am

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A judge told a child porn addict he was sparing him a jail sentence in the hope he would find some new purpose in life.Unemployed university graduate Benjamin Walker (29) was caught with more than 4,000 illegal images and video clips on his computer and he later pleaded guilty to three charges of making indecent images of children at Leicester Magistrates' Court.He appeared at Leicester Crown Court for sentencing where Judge Nicholas Dean told Walker he had read a letter from his brother, Alec...

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May 23, 2017, 9:43 am

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The youngest alleged victim of former BBC Radio Leicester presenter Julie Wadsworth told a court he was aged about 11 when she asked him: "Do you want an experience?"The man, now in his 30s, told Warwick Crown Court he was sexually touched by the radio presenter.He described to the court how Mrs Wadsworth was wearing a strappy top and short skirt but no underwear when the alleged offence took place.He said the couple must have known he and his friends were underage.The man said he had...