​Primark breastfeeding lie: Mother who claimed she was assaulted...

December 3, 2015, 4:39 am

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A mother who falsely accused a Primark security guard of pulling her baby from her while breastfeeding in the store – which caused a public outcry - today escaped jail "by a whisker."Caroline Starmer's bogus claim on Facebook went viral, attracting international press coverage and widespread criticism of the high street store. An innocent security officer also fell under the spotlight of suspicion, which caused him huge distress, Leicester Crown Court was told.Starmer (28), a...

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December 3, 2015, 5:34 am

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A man who intervened to stop a fight ended up with a double-fractured jaw after being punched, a court heard. The victim, Ryan Iley, had to have a tooth removed, and three metal plates with 14 screws surgically fitted to repair the damage. Leicester Crown Court was told the assailant, Callum Williams, 20, initially thought Mr Iley was going to assault him – but when he realised he had made a mistake he apologised at the scene. Williams, a labourer, of Onyx Crescent, Thurmaston,...

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December 3, 2015, 5:49 am

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A new support service and helpline have been launched for victims of domestic violence victims across the city and county. The new service, which began earlier this week, replaces two which were previously in place – one for Leicester and the other for people in the county. The new service, which is called United Against Violence and Abuse, (UAVA) is run by organisations which have previously support victims in the area. They are Women's Aid Leicestershire, FreeVa and Living Without...

Police name driver who died in rural road crash

December 3, 2015, 7:32 am

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Police have named a driver who died when his car crashed on a country road last week. Georgios Papaefthymiou, 27, was killed when his silver Toyota crashed on the A1 Great North Road in Tinwell, Rutland on Sunday, November 29. The front seat passenger was seriously injured and remains in hospital. Police believe Mr Papaefthymiou, of Reading, Berkshire, was travelling north when the car left the road. In a statement, Leicestershire Police said: "If you were in the area and saw the...

Pedestrian seriously ill after collision with motorbike

December 3, 2015, 10:57 am

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A pedestrian is seriously ill in hospital after he was involved in collision with a motorbike this morning The man was injured in Dodwells Road, Hinckley at 6.30am. The collision, which happened near to the entrance to the Tesco distribution centre, involved a red Triumph motorcycle. Police have appealed for witnesses. Detective Constable Pete Davies, who is investigating the incident, said: "I would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time the collision took...

Family's fears over street stabbing killers' bids for parole

December 3, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Relatives of a man who was stabbed to death in a Leicester street say they are dismayed two of his killers are reportedly applying for parole. Nazir Sheikh was stabbed during a street robbery in St Saviours Road, Highfields, Leicester, in March 2010. His family has learned two of the three men jailed for their roles in his death are to go before prison parole boards this month, possibly tomorrow in one case. The boards can recommend prisoners remain where they are or that they are suitable...

Judge was right to not jail teenager who raped child, says law...

December 3, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A judge's decision not to imprison a teenager who raped a five-year-old girl should not be reversed, the Government's senior legal adviser has ruled. Attorney General Jeremy Wright was asked to review the case of the 17-year-old rapist who was spared jail by a judge at Leicester Crown Court last month. Instead, the teenager – who cannot be named for legal reasons – was placed on a community rehabilitation order. The child's mother, of Burbage, said she was devastated by the...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

December 3, 2015, 11:42 pm

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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include: Megan Paula Tugby (26) of Winchester Court, Ibstock, pleaded guilty to drink-driving. She was caught in Bath Street, Ashby de la Zouch, on October 25 with 66mcg of alcohol in 100ml of breath. The limit is 35mcg. She was fined £200 with a £20 victim surcharge, £85 costs and a £150 criminal courts charge. She was also disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 17 months. Kundan Singh Dhadda (63)...

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Cannabis and growing equipment found at Braunstone home

December 4, 2015, 1:13 am

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A man caught with home-grown cannabis and evidence of cultivation having taken place was given a suspended jail sentence.Leigh Woolley (35) pleaded guilty to producing the class B drug, between February and May, and possessing it with intent to supply.Leicester Crown Court was told his basis of plea was that much of the cannabis was for personal use but some would have been supplied to acquaintances to fund the growing operation and for some personal profit.The estimated yields related to 26...

Young Leicester couple killed in A46 road tragedy

December 4, 2015, 2:34 am

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A young couple thought to be from Leicester were killed in a road crash on the A46 last night. The man and woman, who are understood to have been engaged, were killed when their car was involved in a collision with a van near the Leicestershire border with Nottinghamshire. The collision happened at 10.35pm on the southbound carriageway, south of the A606 island, police said. The couple, who were travelling in a BMW, were killed and the van driver was taken to Nottingham's Queen's Medical...

Serious sexual assault: police want to trace this man

December 4, 2015, 3:13 am

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Detectives investigating a serious sexual assault in Leicester city centre have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace. Officers would like to speak to the man in connection with an assault on a woman earlier this year. Police said the man was seen walking in the area of Granby Street at around 3.30am on Bank Holiday Monday, May 25. Detective Constable Millie Gant said: "We have been carrying out extensive inquiries since this incident was reported to us."We hope...

Leicester speedway offered help after a spate of vandal attacks...

December 4, 2015, 3:20 am

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A recruitment company has offered to help Leicester Speedway Stadium recover from a series of vandal attacks. Thousands of pounds of damage has been caused at the Elite League venue. The track in Beaumont Leys was broken into four times in just five days in November. The overnight raids left property smashed and the vandals smashed water pipes, flooding part of the site on one occasion. Now Leicester-based Regional Recruitment Services has offered to help after reading of the repeated...

Man grew cannabis to use drug to reduce shoulder injury pain

December 4, 2015, 3:50 am

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A man who grew cannabis to alleviate severe pain from a shoulder injury was given a suspended jail sentence. Christopher Michael Noon (41) was caught growing 18 plants at his home in Keyham Lane West, Netherhall, Leicester, on February 5. Hannah Whelan, prosecuting, told Leicester Crown Court that police officers executed a search warrant and found 14 plants in the loft, being grown in a large water container. She said: "Four other plants were in an airing cupboard."The...

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December 4, 2015, 3:59 am

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A depressed man drunkenly drove a car into his partner's home, after sending a text message warning he was going to cause damage, a court heard.Larry Smith was at the wheel of a Fiat Punto which collided with the property in Woodland Drive, Braunstone, Leicester, on November 3.Smith (47), of Baunstone Lane, Leicester, admitted causing criminal damage.He was given a six month jail sentence, suspended for 12 months, and was ordered to do 100 hours of unpaid work.He was also ordered to attend 10...

Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court

December 4, 2015, 4:30 am

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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include: Sharondip Kaur Mander (29), of Edgefield Close, Hamilton, pleaded guilty to failing to give a specimen of breath for analysis when required on October 25. She was fined £120 with a £20 victim surcharge, £150 criminal courts charge and disqualified from holding or obtaining a driving licence for 12 months. Marie Ndlovicimpa (30), of Pindar Road, New Parks, pleaded guilty to stealing food worth £12.39 from Aldi,...

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Serious sexual assault in Leicester: police identify CCTV man

December 4, 2015, 6:35 am

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Police have identified a man who was featured in a CCTV image appeal earlier today. The man is being spoken to about a reported serious sexual assault in Leicester city centre in May this year. In a statement this afternoon, Leicestershire Police said: "He has spoken to officers and is assisting with our inquiries."The investigation relates to a serious sexual assault which happened in the early hours of Monday, May 25 in Leicester city centre."Inquiries are ongoing and...

Car park stabbing: police arrest teenager

December 4, 2015, 8:59 am

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A teenager has been arrested following a stabbing in Coalville town centre this week. The 17-year-old was arrested on Thursday and was questioned about an attack in which a man, aged 19, was stabbed in the stomach. He has been released on bail while detectives continue their investigation. Police were called to the scene in the town's main council-run car park, off Belvoir Road, at 8pm on Tuesday. Officers said there had been an "altercation" in the car park. The incident...

Police alert to shops and Christmas shoppers over thieves

December 5, 2015, 6:00 am

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Police have warned shoppers and retailers to be ready for an anticipated rise in thefts in the run-up to Christmas. The number of people expected to visit the city's shops is expected to soar from this week as the search for Christmas gifts gets into full swing. However, the experience of previous years has shown police that shoplifters and purse 'dippers' will also try to exploit the crowded streets and shops. Sgt Andy Cooper, of city centre police, said officers are to patrol the city's...

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December 5, 2015, 6:55 am

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A 'predatory' teenager jailed for rape and sexually molesting four young girls in Cornwall has had his sentence cut on appeal.Kiaran Christopher Darren Bradshaw, 19, of Balfour Street, near Frog Island, Leicester, was jailed for eight years at Truro Crown Court on February 13.He was convicted of rape, sexual assault on a child aged under 13 and five counts of sexual activity with a child.He admitted one sexual activity charge but was acquitted of nine counts of rape.A sexual offences prevention...

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December 6, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Two restaurant owners caused mayhem in the street during a fight with workmen, who were undoing some work they had carried out, a court heard. Abid Rashid and Naser Razai dashed outside the Grill House, in Pinfold Gate, Loughborough, to stop the workmen removing cladding on the building. James Bide-Thomas, prosecuting, said there was a dispute over payment with the builder who arrived with three associates. He said one of the defendants pushed the victim and another seized a ladder during...