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An inquest was opened today into the death of a paramedic mother-of-two who died in hospital after being discovered at the ambulance station where she worked.Assistant coroner Dianne Hocking opened the hearing, at Leicester Town Hall, into the death of 39-year-old Belinda Pope.Mrs Pope, who lived with her husband and children in the Warwickshire village of Austrey, was discovered at East Midlands Ambulance Service's station in Narborough during the early hours of Wednesday last week.Mrs Hocking...

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August 12, 2015, 4:14 am

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A drunken yob attacked a father in front of his 10-year-old daughter, after announcing: "She's too young for you."Paul Luke Kavanagh, 20, had been cycling past the dad, who was out walking the family's pet dog with his daughter, on the evening of January 16.He stopped and accosted the victim in an alleyway near Hockley Farm Road, Braunstone, Leicester, the city's crown court was told.The man explained the girl was in fact his daughter.Kavanagh then hit him on the head with a bag...

Knifeman arrested in Leicester city centre

August 12, 2015, 9:45 am

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Armed police were called to Leicester city centre today after a man was spotted carrying a knife.The man was seen by members of the public and CCTV operators in the Horsefair Street and Market Place area of the city around 2pm.Officers, including members of the armed response unit, were sent to the scene as a precautionary measure.A man was later detained on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.A Leicestershire Police spokeswoman said: "Officers attended and, after a search of...

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August 12, 2015, 9:58 am

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Residents were told to stay in their homes for more than three hours last night as police searched for a group of armed men who had clashed in their street.Two men were taken to hospital with head injuries following the confrontation in Bonchurch Street, off Fosse Road North, Newfoundpool, Leicester.Police, including members of the armed response team, were called to the street at 6.45pm after residents reported the fight – which reportedly saw at least one man armed with a baseball...

Seventh suspect arrested after double street-stabbing

August 13, 2015, 2:42 am

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Detectives investigating a stabbing which left two men in hospital have arrested a seventh suspect.The 22-year-old man is in custody and is being questioned on suspicion of violent disorder related to an incident in Bateman Road, New Parks, Leicester on Sunday 2 August.A 21-year-old man arrested last night on suspicion of attempted murder remains in police custody.Three other men, aged 23, 21 and 18, who were previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have since been released on...

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August 13, 2015, 4:45 am

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A house burglar who re-offended within two weeks of being released from jail was given a two-and-a-half year sentence.Raymond Abbott-Moore, 27, admitted breaking into a family home in Withcote Avenue, Goodwood, Leicester, during the day on May 19.When the owner returned with her children she discovered the break-in. Earrings, a watch, a games console with games, and £100 in cash, worth a total value of £910 were missing.Leicester Crown Court was told that the householder's children...

How safe is Leicestershire to live in?

August 13, 2015, 5:00 am

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More than five people in every 100 in Leicestershire became a victim of crime last year, according to a study carried out by the Mirror.The report investigated how likely each resident in England and Wales was to suffer from a violent attack - theft or sex attack - and the results make for interesting reading.For every 100 people in the county, 1.05 was likely to be the victim of a violent attack, with 0.13 suffering from a sex attack, while 3.15 have been effected by theft offences. Results...

Child abuse suspect Greville Janner ordered to appear in court

August 13, 2015, 7:30 am

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Senior judges have ruled that child sexual abuse suspect Greville Janner must appear in court tomorrow despite his severe dementia.The ruling means the 87-year-old peer is required to attend court to face 22 allegations of sexual offences against nine boys and men between 1963 and 1988.If he fails to appear a warrant could be issued for issued for his arrest.Lord Janner's legal team went to the High Court today to argue that forcing the peer to attend tomorrow's hearing would have medical...

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August 14, 2015, 1:17 am

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A body found in a Leicestershire wood has been identified as that of a teenage girl.An inquest opening in Leicester heard that the body of 19-year-old Victoria Halliday was found in woodlands in Broughton Astley on Thursday July 30.The cause of death is yet to be ascertained by the Leicester City and South Leicestershire Coroner's Service.On July 30, police searching for a missing person found the body in a woodland off Frolesworth Road in Broughton Astley at 7.50pm.The inquest was adjourned and...

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August 14, 2015, 2:37 am

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A retired police officer suffered four fractures to his shoulder after being attacked by a drunken pub customer.Jack Boyd, 21, rugby tackled the victim, Paul Topham, who had kindly gone to assist him when he fell off a scooter, outside the Horse and Jockey pub, in Manton, Rutland.Mr Topham in a victim impact statement later described how he spent 30 years on the frontline fighting crime, with the Metropolitan Police, without serious injury. He said "the irony is not lost on me," that...

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August 14, 2015, 2:48 am

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Greville Janner did not appear in court this morning to face allegations of child sex abuse – but his lawyers said he will be produced "one way or another" later today.Despite suffering from severe dementia the peer, 87, was ordered to attend a brief hearing at Westminster Magistrates' Court after his lawyers failed to prove he was too ill and that his attendance would breach his human rights.Janner, who was the Labour MP for Leicester West for 27 years from 1970, is accused of...

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August 14, 2015, 3:25 am

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A "remorseless" 86-year-old man, who sexually abused three little girls, was jailed for eight years.Peter Wilson was convicted by a jury of nine sex offences committed between 20 and 30 years ago.The youngsters were aged between three and nine years old.The pensioner, a retired engineer, of Birkenshaw Road, New Parks, Leicester, denied the charges, claiming nothing untoward ever happened and at least two of the girls had conspired against him to get him into trouble.The indecency...

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August 14, 2015, 5:09 am

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Greville Janner will appear in person at Westminster Magistrates' Court today to face allegations of child sexual abuse. The 87-year-old, who suffers from severe dementia, will come through the vulnerable persons' entrance and through the side door into court. The appearance, which is scheduled for 2pm, follows a morning of legal argument over whether the peer was too ill to attend a hearing.However, his barrister Paul Ozin told the court a short time ago: "I can confirm that Lord Janner...

CCTV appeal in hunt for robber who broke 63-year-old woman's arm

August 14, 2015, 5:25 am

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Police searching for a robber who broke a 63-year-old woman's arm when he snatched her handbag today released CCTV images of a man they want to trace.The woman was targeted in New Walk, Leicester, as she walked to the nearby St James the Greater Church, in London Road.Her attacker came 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...

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August 14, 2015, 6:14 am

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A mother has been jailed for four years for branding the face of her 16 month old daughter with a smiley image.Leicester Crown Court heard she held the baby's head firm while she inflicted the burn on her cheek with a heated cigarette lighter.Judge Head told the defendant: "You branded your child in a deliberate and premeditated act. It was wicked."He said the clarity of the burn showed "she was held with some force."The judge added the mother was unconcerned if she hurt her...

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Masked raiders threaten country hotel staff before stealing safe

August 14, 2015, 9:12 am

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Intruders threatened a member of staff at a country hotel before escaping with a safe which contained cash this morning.The three raiders, whose faces were covered by masks, targeted the Normanton Park Hotel, on the shores of Rutland Water.Police were called to the scene at 5am.In a statement, Leicestershire Police said: "Three masked men had entered and threatened a man before leaving the premises with a safe containing a quantity of money."Inquiries into the circumstances surrounding...

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August 14, 2015, 10:59 am

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Lord Janner finally appeared in court today for just 59 seconds to face allegations of child sexual abuse.The 87-year-old's fleeting appearance at Westminster Magistrates' Court, in London, came after a week of legal wrangling during which his legal team insisted he was too ill to attend the hearing.However, the peer, who is accused of 22 sexual offences against nine boys and men between 1963 and 1988, was ordered to attend or face the prospect of being arrested.The former QC, a member of the...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

August 15, 2015, 12:00 am

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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Andrew John Williams (52), of The Poppins, Beaumont Leys, pleaded guilty to exceeding 40mph on the A50 Leicester Road, Field Head, Groby, on October 30. He was fined £300 with a £30 victim surcharge, £85 costs and given six penalty points on his driving licence.Elvis Hopkins (38), of Beveridge Lane, Bardon, was proved guilty in absence of driving at Station Road, Glenfield, on January 31 without a test certificate. He was...

Teenager jailed after young man robbed at knifepoint in hostel

August 15, 2015, 3:55 am

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A teenager who robbed a young man at knifepoint in a hostel where they were both staying was jailed for 12 months.The 17-year-old barged into the victim's bedroom and produced a knife, described as similar to a cut-throat razor.He demanded the complainant hand over his bank card and PIN, said Richard Thatcher, prosecuting, at Leicester Crown Court.The frightened victim, also 17, was also made to hand over his mobile phone.The juvenile offender, who cannot be named because of a court order, left...

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August 15, 2015, 5:00 am

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