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October 6, 2016, 10:06 am

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Two teaching assistants have appeared in court charged with willful neglect of a person without mental capacity. Leicester Magistrates' Court was told Sam Sebastian, a pupil at West Gate School, in New Parks, Leicester, was involved in an incident in January this year. Sam, who has Angelman Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, and epilepsy, has severe developmental delay and is unable to speak. He also needs assistance to walk and the court was told he required one-to-one assistance in the pool. It...

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October 7, 2016, 4:30 am

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Police have released custody photographs of three criminals who have been jailed for an "avalanche of offences". Thomas Law, Callum Marson and Scott Colman, all of Leicester, appeared at Leicester Crown Court last week and were sentenced for conspiring to commit robbery, burglary and to steal vehicles. They were jailed for a total of more than 20 years. The Mercury reported the case earlier this week and Leicestershire Police later released photographs of the three. Last week's...

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October 7, 2016, 5:35 am

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A councillor for the area in Leicester worst affected by fly-tipping has sought guarantees the problem will not get worse if a free service to collect bulky waste from homes is scrapped. Stoneygate ward city councillor Lucy Chaplin raised concerns there would be further illegal dumping in her patch if the current free collections of items, such as furniture and fridges, ceased. The council proposes to introduce £20 charges for the collections in a move to raise £153,600...

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October 7, 2016, 5:54 am

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Police are concerned for the safety of a teenage boy who went missing from Nottingham last month and has links to Leicestershire. Clay Swift, 16, was reported missing from the Basford area of Nottingham on Sunday, September 25. Police said he has family and friends in Leicestershire. Clay is black, 5ft 9ins and of medium build. He has short black hair and was last seen wearing dark coloured clothing. If you have seen Clay or have any information about his whereabouts, contact...

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October 7, 2016, 6:30 am

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Prison inmate Reece Raven headbutted a prison warden - after saying: "I'll take your jaws off."The 33-year-old was serving a sentence at Nottingham Prison when he attacked the member of staff.Anna Pierrepont, prosecuting, said prison officers approached Raven who was "behaving in an aggressive manner and trying to goad them into responding in a violent manner."She told Nottingham Magistrates' Court: "He told the officers he would take their jaws off. They tried to ignore...

Two jailed as police step up action to tackle town's crimewave

October 7, 2016, 8:25 am

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Police have stepped up patrols and arrested a number of suspects during an operation to tackle a series of burglaries and thefts in a county town.The Leicester Mercury reported earlier this week that Leicestershire Police had recorded at least 21 burglaries or thefts from businesses and shops in Market Harborough in the past month.A further five crimes have been reported to police since the story appeared on Monday, the town's MP has said.The town's senior police officer said this week that...

CCTV image issued after attempted 'knife' robbery of shop

October 7, 2016, 8:34 am

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Police have released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with an attempted knifepoint robbery at a village shop. A man entered the One Stop shop, in Moore Road, Barwell and told the assistant to empty the till. However, he left empty-handed when the woman ran from behind the till to safety and to raise the alarm. Today, Leicestershire Police released CCTV images of a man they want to trace in connection with the attack, which happened at 7.15am on Saturday, September...

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October 7, 2016, 8:56 am

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Two people have appeared in court accused of the manslaughter of a woman who was found dead in her home.The body of Kelly Machin was discovered at the property in Waldwick Close, Leicester Forest East, at around 4.15pm on September 5.A post-mortem examination revealed the 34-year-old had died as a result of significant blood loss.William Gary Jelly (47) and Natalie Amanda Bollen (28) pleaded not guilty to the manslaughter of Ms Machin, between August 22 and September 5.Judge Nicholas Dean QC...

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October 7, 2016, 9:02 am

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A teacher caught with pornographic images of children on his computer was fueling a "disgusting industry", a child welfare charity says. The NSPCC commented after Lutterworth College teacher James Luff appeared at Leicester Crown Court."The youngsters in these images are victims of sexual abuse and anyone viewing them is fuellng a disgusting industry," a spokesman said."Children endured unspeakable and horrific abuse for these pictures to be created and...

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October 7, 2016, 9:07 am

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Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident in the Highfields area of Leicester where a 17-year-old youth was injured.He was taken to hospital but was released after treatment.Officers were called to Highfields Street at 7.15pm on Wednesday, October 5 after a report of the victim being hit by a car. A police spokesperson said: "The exact circumstances of the incident are yet to be established and we are appealing for anyone who saw what happened to come forward."A 38-year-old man...

CCTV clue in hunt for thieves who stole elderly woman's bank card

October 7, 2016, 10:16 am

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Thieves stole an elderly woman's bank card and went on a spending spree with it. The pair targeted the woman in Derby Road, Ashby and distracted her attention before stealing the card from her. Today, Leicestershire Police released CCTV images of a man and woman detectives want to speak to. In a statement, the force said: "The card was subsequently used to purchase hundreds of pounds worth of goods."The incident took place around 12pm on Friday, September 9. Police would...

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October 7, 2016, 12:43 pm

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A man suffered stab wounds in an assault in Leicester's city centre this evening.The victim was taken to hospital following the incident in Oxford Street at around 5.40pm.A part of Oxford Street has been cordoned off following the serious assault as police examine the scene.A police spokesperson said: "A man was admitted to hospital after he sustained stab wounds during an incident around 5.40pm in Oxford Street."Two lanes and the footpath on Oxford Street up to the junction with...

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October 8, 2016, 3:36 am

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Police have today renewed an appeal for witnesses after a man suffered serious stab wounds in an assault in Leicester city centre yesterday evening.The victim was taken to hospital following the incident in Oxford Street on the Central Ring Road at around 5.40pm.He was detained overnight and his condition has been described as stable by police this morning.A section of Oxford Street was cordoned off in the Bonners Lane area following the serious assault as police examined the scene.The cordon...

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October 8, 2016, 6:35 am

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Kayleigh's Love Story produced by Leicestershire Police about the dangers of online grooming has won a prestigious national film award.It secured the bronze award in the social screen category in the annual Clarion Awards run by EVCOM on Friday.The five-minute film was produced earlier this year by the force in association with Affixxius Films of Loughborough.It tells of how last November 15-year-old Measham schoolgirl Kayleigh Haywood was groomed online by a man she had never met, and how,...

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October 9, 2016, 5:04 am

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Reports of Killer Clowns terrorising adults and children have been made across the Britain in the past few days.They have been spotted in large cities like Liverpool down to country areas.The craze originated in the United States and has been reported in Canada.In the latest spate of incidents in Britain, Gloucestershire Police said they had received six reports of people dressed as clowns acting suspiciously, following members of the public or wielding knives in the Gloucester area.Officers...

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October 9, 2016, 5:40 am

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A trial which saw bar and club door-staff wear small video cameras has been credited with reducing late-night violence and could now be extended to other venues. Security staff at a small number bars and clubs in Leicester city centre began wearing small digital cameras on their chests in a bid to deter rowdy behaviour six months ago. Now, city centre police have revealed they believe it has helped reduce the number of confrontations between door staff and aggressive customers. Venues...

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October 9, 2016, 5:42 am

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A woman whose grandfather was killed by a hit and run driver 20 years ago says her family still hopes those responsible can finally be brought to justice. Karen Marino's beloved grandad Frank Carter, 84, was knocked down and killed on Leicester's St Matthews estate on October 4, 1996. The 84-year-old, who was better known as Bill, was just yards from his home in Ottawa Road when he was hit by a silver Opel Manta while crossing the road. His wife Ena, 90, was with him at the time. Two...

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October 9, 2016, 5:52 am

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A councillor who was beaten unconscious when he tried to help a woman in distress has received a round of applause from his political rivals. Leicester City Council's sole Tory member Ross Grant experienced the unusual sensation of being cheered by the Labour majority benches in the Town Hall chamber. It was the first full council meeting since the incident last month where Coun Grant was injured when he stepped in to help a woman who was been threatened by a man outside Leicester rail...

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October 9, 2016, 7:01 am

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Leicestershire people have vowed to wreak havoc if Killer Clowns pounce on them.People have taken to social media to comment on the bizarre craze which has hit the county in recent days.They have been sighted in Leicester, Loughborough and Coalville.One was seen carrying an axe through a cemetery.But people have posted on Facebook they will take the law into their own hands if confronted.Some women have said they will arm themselves with a heavy hand bag.Some men have promised to punch or kick...

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October 9, 2016, 7:45 am

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A drunken woman who glassed a teenager in a jealous rage has been placed on a home curfew for six months.Nicole Laura Warnes, 25, lost her temper when the victim spoke to her then boyfriend in the Venom nightclub, in Belgrave Gate, Leicester. The 18-year-old victim, who formerly had a liaison with Warnes' boyfriend, was seen to whisper into his ear.Warnes ended up arguing with the teenager before throwing a glass she had been drinking from into her face.The glass smashed causing a cut to the...