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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...

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...

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...

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September 18, 2015, 5:57 am

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Three men threatened shop staff with a crowbar and an axe before making off with cash.The raid happened at Thurmaston Liquor Company, Melton Road, Thurmaston, on Wednesday evening.Leicestershire Police said is believed the suspects left the scene in a dark blue Ford KA.Nobody was injured in the incident.Investigators are urging people who saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area, or making off from the area between 9.30pm and 9.40pm, to contact them.The first suspect is around 6ft and slim. He...

Thieves ransack charity shop two days after it opens

September 18, 2015, 8:00 am

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Thieves broke into a charity shop just two days after it opened.Intruders ransacked the Vista shop in Loughborough's Cattle Market, damaging essential equipment before making off with cash and goods.The burglary was discovered by manager Penny Bailey when she arrived at the store this morning.She said: "I came in early to get ready to open and as soon as I walked into the shop I realised something was wrong as a door which should have been shut and locked was open."As I got further...

Man suffers 'significant facial injuries' in city centre attack

September 18, 2015, 8:14 am

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A 35-year-old man suffered 'significant facial injuries' when he was assaulted in Leicester city centre.The attack happened outside a takeaway in Charles Street, close to the junction with Humberstone Gate, between 10.30pm and 11.30pm on Wednesday.Leicestershire Police are urging anyone with information to come forward.A spokesperson for the force said: "We're investigating an incident where a 35-year-old man sustained significant facial injuries when he was assaulted outside a takeaway in...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

September 18, 2015, 10:28 am

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court include the following.Charandeep Singh Bains (24) of Chatteris Avenue, Leicester, was proven guilty in absence of failing to give information relating to the identity of a driver alleged to have committed an offence at Leicester on November 14 2014. He was fined £600 with £60 victim surcharge, £85 costs and disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for six months.Rachel Bray (24) of Sandown Road, Leicester, was proven guilty...

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September 18, 2015, 11:00 am

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court include the following.Samantha Fugill (31) of Glen Rise, Leicester, was proven guilty in absence of exceeding 40 miles per hour on the B4115 King Edward Avenue, Narborough, on December 30 2014. She was fined £200 with £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs and three penalty points on her driving licence.Amit Gadhvi (43) of Archer Close, off Troon Way, Leicester, was proven guilty in absence of driving without third-party insurance on Garendon...

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September 18, 2015, 10:30 pm

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court include the following.Cameron Errol Blacker (22) of Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester, pleaded guilty to having a bladed article, a knife, in a public place, Loughborough, on May 30 2015 while in drink and without lawful authority or good reason. He was committed to prison for 14 weeks suspended for 12 months and given a three-month electronically-monitored curfew to remain indoors at home between 8pm and 6am. Blacker was ordered to pay £80 victim surcharge...

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September 19, 2015, 3:30 am

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court include the following.Mustafa Suleman Giza (28) of Gipsy Lane, Leicester, was proven guilty in absence of exceeding 30 miles per hour on the A47 King Richards Road, Leicester, on January 2 2015. He was fined £200 with £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs and three penalty points on his driving licence.Emilia Golanska (29) of Newport Street, Newfoundpool, pleaded guilty to exceeding 30 miles per hour on the A594 Tigers Way, Leicester, on January...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

September 19, 2015, 5:30 am

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Stephen Tempro (35) of Balderstone Close, Rowlatts Hill, was proven guilty in absence of exceeding 30 miles per hour on the A5199 Leicester Road, Wigston, on January 9 2015. He was fined £200 with £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs and three penalty points on his driving licence.Janet Kathleen Thompson (63) of Medbourne Road, Hallaton, Market Harborough, pleaded guilty top exceeding 30 miles per hour on the A563 Asquith Way, Leicester, on January 8 2015. She was fined £380...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

September 19, 2015, 10:30 pm

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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court include the following.Kieron Derek Maddison (32) of Helmsley Road, Aylestone, pleaded guilty to stealing toiletries worth £16.17 from Sainsburys, Leicester, on July 4 2015. He was ordered to pay £16.15 compensation, £150 criminal courts charge and ordered to remain in the courthouse until the end of business.Sudhager Singh Atwal (38) of Beechwood Close, Leicester, was committed to prison for seven weeks suspended for 12 months for driving...

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September 20, 2015, 4:57 am

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An illegally-parked motorist let his car roll into two police officers when they tried make him move it, a court heard.Shamin Miah's car was parked on double yellow lines in Evington Road, Leicester, when the two officers saw him, Leicester Magistrates' Court heard.They asked Miah, who was in the driving seat, to move the vehicle.Prosecutor Chris Trotter said: "He stuck his middle finger up to them, locked the door and started the car motor."He said the two officers were in front of...

Women burgled friend's home and stole treasured £37,000...

September 20, 2015, 6:44 am

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Two women betrayed their friend's trust by burgling her home and stealing her treasured Steiff teddy bear collection worth up to £37,000.About 100 of the sought-after collectors' toys were sold on eBay for a fraction of their real value.Rachel Reynolds, 45, and Claire Cunningham, 48, admitted their dishonesty in a series of four break-ins using the victim's door key to enter her home in Saxelbye Road, Asfordby, near Melton - while she was out visiting her dying mother in hospital.Mother of...

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Leicestershire Police's 'odd numbers' trial would have saved...

September 20, 2015, 7:45 am

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Leicestershire police's controversial "odd numbers" burglary trial would have saved it and neighbouring forces £50,000 a year had it been rolled out across the East Midlands.Earlier this year, county police launched an experiment where it stopped sending forensic officers to gather evidence from attempted break-ins at houses with odd numbers.The scheme was dropped after a public outcry. The matter has now been raised by members of the county's police and crime panel, who wanted...

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September 21, 2015, 4:02 am

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A cannabis addict went berserk in the street, wrecking cars with a wheel brace, a court heard.Mark Anthony Smith, 19, went on the rampage in Carnoustie Road, New Parks, Leicester, while neighbours looked on in shock.Smith pleaded guilty to four counts of criminal damage to vehicles and theft of items from one if the cars, in March.He was sentenced to 12 months detention, but released because of the time he has already spent on remand in custody.Sentencing at Leicester Crown Court, Recorder...

Three arrests in drugs and money laundering investigation

September 21, 2015, 10:35 am

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Police arrested three people this morning as part of a drugs and money laundering investigation.The two men and a woman were taken into custody following a series of early morning raids.Officers executed a search warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act to enter the suspect's flat in Sawday Street, near Filbert Street, Leicester.A 49-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the production of a class B drug.Officers searched the man's flat and a car after he was taken into...

Police issue photo of missing £250,000 thefts suspect

September 21, 2015, 10:42 am

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Police have released a photograph of a man who skipped bail while detectives were investigating his alleged role in a £250,000 theft.Leicestershire Police said it wants to trace Robert Hamilton in connection with the theft of industrial equipment and white diesel fuel in North West Leicestershire.The 54-year-old was arrested in Leicestershire in August last year and was released on police bail pending further inquiries.However, he has since disappeared.The force said the suspect has...

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September 21, 2015, 10:00 pm

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An assailant is on trial accused of murdering a man in an attack that took place 11 years before the alleged victim died.Paul Albert Smith was 16 when he repeatedly stamped on the head of 34-year-old Ivan Barrs, causing him major brain damage.Mr Barrs was left in a persistent vegetative state after the attack, in the early hours of May 13, 2003, and needed round-the-clock care.But on March 28, 2014, Mr Barrs died, after suffering bronchial pneumonia.Smith, who has already served a jail sentence...