Police warning to cyclists as thefts tipped to rise to 700

December 31, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Police have warned cyclists to take basic precautions to protect their bikes as thefts are predicted to rise for the fifth year in a row. City centre police say bike thefts are bucking the trend of falling crime rates, having risen by 27 cent in the past five years. In the same period, overall recorded crime has fallen by a quarter. They said 515 bikes were stolen in the Castle ward – which includes the city centre and part of Clarendon Park – in the 12 months between April...

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January 1, 2016, 1:52 am

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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include:Ayub Dakri (31), care of Derwent Street, Highfields, pleaded guilty to committing fraud between July 1, 2014 and April 12 by dishonestly making a false representation that he was collecting money for charity when he was actually using it to feed a drug habit.He was jailed for 18 weeks suspended for 12 months and ordered to undertake six months' drug rehabilitation.He was ordered to pay individual compensation of £55, £100,...

Paedophile who sexually abused three schoolgirl babysitters...

January 1, 2016, 3:16 am

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A paedophile who sexually abused three schoolgirl babysitters has been jailed for 10 years. John Deacon, 69, was convicted by a jury after a trial, of a catalogue of 19 indecency offences and one of attempted rape. The crimes were committed separately upon the children in the 1970s, said Esther Harrison, prosecuting at Leicester Crown Court. The victims who are now in their late 40s and early 50s relived their ordeals in the witness box. Some of the sexual activity was committed when the...

Police: demands on officers rising despite sharp fall in crime

January 1, 2016, 7:19 am

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Leicestershire Police has released an end of year report which shows how demand on its officers is as high as ever despite steep falls in recorded crime. The force recorded approximately 59,000 offences this year, compared to an annual total of almost 80,000 just five years ago. However, Chief Constable Simon Cole said his officers were being called on to tackle new and growing crime threats such as child sexual exploitation, fraud and cyber-crime. Police are increasingly dealing with...

'Public nuisance' jailed after threatening to jump off Leicester...

January 1, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A "public nuisance" who threatened to jump off a building society roof caused mayhem in Leicester city centre, with shops and businesses being forced to close. Police cordoned off the area in Humberstone Gate, as Ali Din's actions caused a risk to passers-by in the street. He threatened to leap off the Coventry Building Society building to draw attention to the fact he was homeless and had slept rough the previous night, Leicester Crown Court was told. Din, 43, of no fixed...

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January 4, 2016, 2:43 am

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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include: Damian John Anstiss (30), of Dillon Road, New Parks, Leicester, pleaded guilty to possessing an offensive weapon – a knuckle-duster – in a public place, Dillon Road, on April 30, without lawful authority or reasonable excuse. He was jailed for a month concurrent. Anstiss pleaded guilty to possessing a quantity of cannabis on the same occasion for which he received no separate penalty and an order was made for the drug to be...

Police name driver killed in New Year's Eve crash

January 4, 2016, 2:54 am

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Police have named a driver who was killed in a crash on New Year's Eve. Richard Cropper, 28, died in the collision in Glenfrith Way, near Gilroes Cemetery, last Thursday. The collision happened at 9.42pm and involved only Mr Cropper's black Ford Focus ST. He was pronounced dead at the scene. His passenger, a woman, was seriously injured and was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham where she remains in a stable condition. In a statement, Leicestershire Police said:...

Woman suffered cuts and bruises in New Year's Day attack

January 4, 2016, 4:03 am

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Police have appealed for witnesses after a woman was assaulted in the early hours of New Year's Day. The woman was attacked in Halifax Drive and Thurcaston Road area of Leicester between 1am and 1.30am on Friday. Police said the woman suffered cuts and bruises and was taken to hospital. She has since been discharged. A 22–year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in police custody. Contact Detective Constable Kate Pitt on 101 or Crimestoppers, which is...

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Pedestrian seriously injured in collision with taxi

January 4, 2016, 5:40 am

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A pedestrian is seriously ill in hospital after he was involved in a collision with a taxi in the early hours of the new year. The 23-year-old was injured in Welford Road, Leicester city centre shortly after 2am on Friday. The collision, which involved a Peugeot Expert taxi, happened as the pedestrian crossed the road near the site of the former New Walk Centre. The injured man was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham where his condition was described by Leicestershire police...

Five young boys charged with raping girl, 15

January 4, 2016, 8:09 am

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Five boys have appeared in court accused of raping a 15-year-old girl.It is alleged the youngsters raped the girl when they were aged between 11 and 15.The case was opened at Leicester Youth Court today, but will next be heard at Leicester Crown Court because the charges are so serious.The defendants, who live in Leicestershire but cannot be named because of their age, appeared together before District Judge Tim Daber.Three of the teenagers, now aged 13, 14 and 16, each denied a charge of raping...

Drink driving falls - but young motorists emerge as a 'problem'

January 4, 2016, 10:27 am

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Police caught fewer drink drivers during this year's annual Christmas campaign – but road safety campaigners have warned that an unusually high number of offenders were young people. Last month's campaign saw a total of 67 people detained for driving under the influence of alcohol and six who tested positive for cannabis or cocaine. Last year's operation saw 74 drink drivers identified, while in December 2013 the total was 108. No figures are available for drug-driving arrests from...

Police hunt two men who robbed post office

January 4, 2016, 11:08 am

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Police are hunting two men who robbed a city post office. The pair threatened staff at the shop in Barkby Road, off Catherine Street, Leicester, last week. They escaped with cash but did not harm any of the staff who were present, police said. It was unclear today whether any members of the public were in the shop at the time or whether any weapons were used. The Leicester Mercury understands the men escaped with several thousand pounds, although this was not confirmed by the shop or...

Blackpool murder investigation turns to Leicestershire

January 5, 2016, 10:03 am

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Detectives investigating the murder of a Polish man in Blackpool have appealed for help tracing a man they want to question. Lancashire Police has issued an appeal through their colleagues in Leicestershire for information on the whereabouts of Wojcieh Sylwester Sobisz, who also uses the name Danial Sebastian Sobisz. They want to question the Polish national, who is thought to be in his mid-30s, about the death in the resort on Wednesday, December 23. Marcin Pawlow was found outside dying...

Police release details of three New Year's Eve knife crimes

January 5, 2016, 10:44 am

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Police have revealed details of three suspected knife incidents they were called to during a busy New Year's Eve shift. The incidents, which happened within four hours of each other, contributed to the 42 people who welcomed the new year in police cells. Police and crime commissioner Sir Clive Loader tweeted that officers had come through a busy night and referred to a number of incidents involving knives or other blades. At 11.45pm, officers were called to a hotel near junction 21 of the...

Police officers who tracked down sex offender 'photographer'...

January 5, 2016, 4:01 pm

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Police officers have been commended for tracking down a sex offender who posed as a professional photographer in an attempt to entice two 15-year-old girls to pose for him. The team of officers at Leicester city centre's Mansfield House police station traced 33-year-old Matthew Smith after he propositioned the teenagers in Leicester city centre in 2013. Sergeants Andy Cooper, Siobhan Gorman and Liz Perry, and Pc Nick Golden have received a commendation from Detective Chief Superintendent...

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Masked kidnappers broke into man's home and took him hostage...

January 5, 2016, 4:01 pm

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Four masked kidnappers broke into a man's home and beat him up before bundling him into a van and holding him hostage overnight, a court heard. The victim's shocked brother was given an initial ransom demand for £10,000 and a kilo of cannabis. He alerted the police who paid out £4,500 for the safe release of Melton Mowbray man, Daniel Tillson – who feared he was going to be killed during the ordeal. Leicester Crown Court was told the abductors threatened to bury him in a...

Premature baby suffered broken bones and brain bleed after being...

January 5, 2016, 10:46 pm

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A premature baby suffered multiple fractures and a brain injury after being shaken and gripped by her father – on the day that she was due to have been born.Her father, Joshua Mills, 22, admitted inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, when he "snapped" and "was unable to cope," possibly when she was crying.He was jailed for six years and eight months.The infant, who can only be referred to as Baby L because of a court order, had both collarbones broken along with...

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January 6, 2016, 1:39 am

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Cases heard before Leicester Magistrates' Court include: Charlotte Louise Francks (31), of Park Road, Hinckley, admitted stealing items worth £5 from Tesco Express, London Road, Hinckley, on November 10. She was ordered to pay £5 compensation with £150 criminal courts charge. Sajid Haasam Mahomed (45), of Eastleigh Road, Leicester, admitted driving while disqualified in Stuart Street, Leicester, on November 13. He was fined £200 with a £20 victim surcharge,...

Police issue photo of sex attack suspect aged 65

January 6, 2016, 2:26 am

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Police have issued a photograph of a 65-year-old man who is wanted for questioning about an alleged sex offence. Komar Uddin failed to answer police bail while he was under investigation for the alleged crime, which police said happened in Leicester in February last year. In a statement, Leicestershire Police said: "It's believed he may have connections to London, Mansfield in Nottingham and Birmingham."If you know of his current whereabouts or if you have seen him since...

Police hunt masked men after village pub robbery

January 6, 2016, 2:57 am

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Police are hunting two masked men who robbed a village pub. The two men targeted the Bradgate Arms, in Station Road, Cropston at 11.15pm on Sunday, December 27. The pair threatened staff and escaped with a substantial amount of cash, police said. No one was injured in the incident. Detectives believe the men may have been in the area approximately an hour earlier and were travelling in a white Ford Transit Connect van. Detective Constable Gary Dunigan said: "We believe the robbery...