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Lone police officer prevents clash between 75 warring football...

September 13, 2015, 10:00 pm
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A brave police officer stood alone between two sets of warring football hooligans as they pelted each other with glasses and bottles and exchanged punches.Pc Simon Chamberlain, one of Leicestershire Police's hooligan 'spotters', prevented the clash involving 75 men from escalating, pushing them apart even as they edged closer to a mass fight.His actions, in January this year, have won him a bravery commendation from Leicestershire's Chief Constable Simon Cole.Pc Chamberlain said: "It could...

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Man accused of endangering life with an explosive substance...

September 14, 2015, 6:00 am
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A 58-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of making an explosive substance with intent to endanger life.He was detained by police on Friday, September 11.It follows an incident where the Army bomb disposal squad was called in to dismantle a suspect deviceThe incident took place in Castle Road, Kirby Muxloe on Tuesday 11 August. A member of the public reported finding a bag containing what looked like a suspicious device.The area was cordoned off for several hours after the device was...

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Two men caught red-handed with almost half a kilo of heroin worth...

September 15, 2015, 3:40 am
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Two men were caught red-handed after collecting almost half a kilo of heroin worth more than £30,000.Hussan Akhtar was found to have the stash of class A drug in the glove compartment of an Audi A5 convertible he was driving.He was in convoy with previously convicted drug dealer, Eric Manunebo, in another car.Leicester Crown Court was told the pair were under police surveillance on the day they both drove from Leicester to Coventry to collect the heroin.Sarah Knight, prosecuting, said they...

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Drunk driver who ran over and killed her mother, 86, jailed for...

September 15, 2015, 6:40 am
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A drunken driver who ran over and killed her 86-year-old mother has been jailed for three years.Alcoholic, Debra Jenkins, 57, was collecting the pensioner from the hairdressers at lunchtime when she tragically reversed into her.Joan Donisthorpe fell and banged her head on the ground, at the junction of Syston's High Street and The Green.Jenkins, who was about two-and-a-half times over the drink drive limit, continued reversing her green convertible Peugeot 306.She admitted causing the death of...

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Man denies killing girlfriend and faking text message after her...

September 15, 2015, 9:46 am
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A man accused of murdering his girlfriend at a Leicester house broke down and sobbed as he told of their last hours together.Roger Cooper told a jury how he had promised Sameena Imam a trip from Coventry to his brother's home in Leicester. The aim was to spend some time together and exchange presents on Christmas Eve.But he said that after about an hour at David Cooper's home in Aylestone they had a row.Sameena was angry and demanded to be taken back to Coventry. However Sameena had given him a...

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Ex-Leicester City striker 'charged with possession of Class A...

September 16, 2015, 2:39 am
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Former Leicester City striker Marcus Bent has been charged with possession of a Class A drug and affray, according to reports.A Taser was also deployed by Surrey police officers at Bent's home on Sunday after they were allegedly threatened with weapons, the Daily Mail claims.The 37-year-old forward, who played for City in the 2003/04 season while on loan from Ipswich, is set to appear at North Surrey Magistrates Court at the end of the month.A police spokesman told the newspaper: "A...

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

September 16, 2015, 10:00 pm
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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Arkinos Chiware (18), of Elstree Avenue, near Scraptoft Lane, pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm, a black BB gun, in Peacock Lane, Leicester, on April 17.He was given a community order, including taking part in a 20-day thinking skills programme and attending appointments or participating in activities when required for up to 35 days. He was ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge and 85 costs.Chiware also pleaded...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

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​Unlicensed driver ended up in police chase after hearing siren...

September 16, 2015, 11:22 pm
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An unlicensed driver with cannabis in his car ended up in a police chase, after driving off in panic because he heard a patrol car siren behind him.The officer, Pc Adam Sparrow, was in fact answering a different call – until Zakir Girach sped off instead of pulling over to let him pass.Girach, who had not passed his driving test and had no insurance for his Peugeot 106, went through four sets of red traffic lights during a pursuit at up to 60 mph on residential streets, from Oadby to...

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CCTV released after man fails to pay bill at city's Turtle Bay...

September 16, 2015, 11:47 pm
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Police have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in relation to a theft from a city centre restaurant.The incident took place the Turtle Bay restaurant, in Bath House Lane, by the Highcross Shopping Centre, when a man failed to pay his bill.It happened between 3pm and 4pm on Sunday, August 30.Pc Rich Wagg said: "Do you recognise this man?"We would like to speak to him in connection with a theft."He added: "If you recognise the man in the image, please...

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Friends and family of murdered Leicester sports coach Antoin...

September 17, 2015, 1:32 am
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Friends and family of a murdered Leicester sports coach have gathered to mark the second anniversary of his death.Antoin Akpom, 20, was fatally knifed in the back in a confrontation in Kent Street in Highfields on September 12, 2013, and died in nearby Sussex Street shortly afterwards.Antoin's mother Cheryl Armatrading and others have marked his death by walking from the African Caribbean Centre in Maidstone Road to Sussex Street.A plaque has been placed there to remember the father-of-one and...

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Police linking spate of burglaries in Bradgate Park area and...

September 17, 2015, 6:11 am
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Police are investigating a spate of burglaries in several villages.Officers are appealing for information from the public following four break-ins within 48 hours of each other.They believe the incidents could be linked.A police spokesman said: "We are investigating four burglaries in Anstey, Newtown Linford and Quorn, where a number of items were stolen including laptops, jewellery, cash, televisions and electrical items."Two of the burglaries occurred in Gynsill Lane, Anstey, between...

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Hamilton residents seek answers from police over burglary spree

September 17, 2015, 6:20 am
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Residents on a city estate have held a crisis meeting with police, their MP and councillors to discuss a spate of recent break-ins.People living in Hamilton said they are concerned about the number of burglaries in the area.The meeting, organised by Saxthorpe Residents Association, was held in Brompton Road.It was attended by 20 residents; two officers from the local beat team, Leicester West MP Keith Vaz and city council ward members Vi Dempster andGurinder Singh Sandhu.A spokesman for...

Hamilton residents seek answers from police over burglary spree

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Dopey student's Reddit plea for drug dealer numbers in Leicester

September 10, 2015, 10:00 pm
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A dopey student is being investigated by police after he made an online plea for people to put him in touch with a drug dealer in Leicester.The unknown man circulated his appeal for help finding a cannabis dealer this week, saying he and friends were moving to the city to study at De Montfort University.Writing on Reddit, he said: "Me and a bunch of people are moving to Leicester for uni this month and we were wondering if you guys could advise us on how to find a dealer in...

Dopey student's Reddit plea for drug dealer numbers in Leicester

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Drink and drug-fuelled man jailed for 5 years for attacking...

September 11, 2015, 3:08 am
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A drink and drug-fuelled house guest attacked an innocent victim with a broken wine glass at a house party, a court heard.Mark Astill, who was jailed for five years, left the victim with blood spurting out of his arm and hand, fearing he would die.The incident happened after Astill became "paranoid" thinking people were talking about him.He made inappropriate comments and was asked to leave the premises in Beatrice Road, Leicester, on June 27.Alan Murphy, prosecuting, said that the...

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Dog-walker who foiled sex assault honoured by police

September 11, 2015, 10:35 am
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A man who helped to stop a serious sexual assault while he was out walking his dog has been honoured by police.Robin Bamra heard the terrified woman screaming in Braunstone, in December.Mr Bamra, 55, who was walking his shih-tzu, Peaches, realised the person was in distress.He followed her voice until he found her and saw her pinned to the ground by 19-year-old Warren Laight. He had told her he was going to rape her.However, Mr Bamra and a woman who was also passing by tackled Laight.When the...

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Award for detective who traced £650,000 bogus 'healer''

September 11, 2015, 10:56 am
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A police officer who brought a bogus faith healer to justice after he tricked his victims into handing over at least £650,000 has been honoured by her chief constable.Detective Constable Joanna Brown led the inquiry which resulted in the con artist, Mohammed Ashrafi, being traced and jailed earlier this year.Ashrafi, formerly of Babingley Avenue, Leicester, tricked people into believing he was a holy man who could help them win the lottery – as long as they gave him tens of thousands...

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Grieving family at graveside confronted by man pleasuring himself...

September 12, 2015, 1:12 am
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Grieving family members visiting a relative's grave were confronted by a man pleasuring himself with a sex toy, a court has heard.The family had gone to the grave in the city's Gilroes Cemetery on a summer evening in June where they were shocked to see 45-year-old Philip Batham performing the act.He was lying on his side with his trousers down and his buttocks exposed, Leicester magistrates heard.A vibrator and petroleum jelly were recovered from the scene by police, the court heard.The court...

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Conman builder back in court for bullying customers and carrying...

September 12, 2015, 2:56 am
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A conman builder, Patrick Doran, was back in court to admit more offences of bullying customers and carrying out substandard work.The 24-year-old pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud, by falsely claiming to an 80-year-old man and a married couple, that he could competently install block paving driveways, between September December 2013.Doran approached his victims by "cold calling" at their homes in Glen Parva.He admitted four counts of engaging in unfair commercial practice, using...

Conman builder back in court for bullying customers and carrying...

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

September 16, 2015, 10:00 pm
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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Arkinos Chiware (18), of Elstree Avenue, near Scraptoft Lane, pleaded guilty to possessing an imitation firearm, a black BB gun, in Peacock Lane, Leicester, on April 17.He was given a community order, including taking part in a 20-day thinking skills programme and attending appointments or participating in activities when required for up to 35 days. He was ordered to pay a £60 victim surcharge and 85 costs.Chiware also pleaded...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

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​Unlicensed driver ended up in police chase after hearing siren...

September 16, 2015, 11:22 pm
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An unlicensed driver with cannabis in his car ended up in a police chase, after driving off in panic because he heard a patrol car siren behind him.The officer, Pc Adam Sparrow, was in fact answering a different call – until Zakir Girach sped off instead of pulling over to let him pass.Girach, who had not passed his driving test and had no insurance for his Peugeot 106, went through four sets of red traffic lights during a pursuit at up to 60 mph on residential streets, from Oadby to...

​Unlicensed driver ended up in police chase after hearing siren...

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