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November 24, 2016, 7:57 am

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A paedophile who sexually abused two boys and groomed others online has appeared in court.Ross Michael Patman (31), admitted a series of offences against youngsters and distributing child pornography.At Leicester Crown Court, Patman, formerly of Coalville, but recently of Mercia Court, Repton, Derby, pleaded guilty to two counts of sexual activity with a boy under 16, between June and December 2011.He admitted two counts of sexually assaulting a boy under 13 and causing or inciting the same...

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November 24, 2016, 9:53 am

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A family have called for more safety, supervision and training at a laser tag arena following an inquest into their son's death.The father of eight-year-old Aryan Patel issued a family statement after a jury ruled his son died as a result of an accident at the city venue.Aryan, who was small for his age, died in hospital an hour after suffering a fatal liver injury when he collided with a 6ft teenager at Magazone in Gower Street, Leicester.The hearing had heard that he was playing a Ultimate...

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November 24, 2016, 10:09 am

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A cash-in-transit driver was attacked by two men and robbed of a large quantity of cash.The victim sustained a head injury and is currently undergoing treatment in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be serious.The attack happened in University Road at around 5.30pm yesterday.The suspects made off in a blue Vauxhall Corsa which they abandoned in Victoria Park Road, where they got into the silver car.This vehicle then headed off towards Welford Road.Police are keen to hear from...

Father accused of causing 17 rib fractures to baby son said he...

November 24, 2016, 12:00 pm

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A father accused of causing 17 rib fractures to his 10-day-old son told a jury he did not know whether he had caused him injury when the baby fell off his knee.The 25-year-old man from Leicester, who cannot be named because of a court order protecting the infant, has pleaded not guilty to child cruelty by willfully assaulting the baby in a manner likely to cause unnecessary suffering or injury to health.Leicester Crown Court had heard earlier that the only unusual incident he was aware of was...

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November 24, 2016, 10:00 pm

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A repentant robber walked into a police station and confessed to two knifepoint shop raids he committed 10 years ago.Andrew Lightbown was under suspicion at the time of the 2006 robberies, both at The Local store, Aylestone Lane, Wigston – but there was no evidence to prove it.Jonathan Dunne, prosecuting, told Leicester Crown Court: "In the absence of his confession these offences would never have been detected."He told the police he had to admit the offences because of drug...

Tyler Thompson's mum pleads with youngsters not to carry knives

November 25, 2016, 1:03 am

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The mother of stabbed teenager Tyler Thompson last night pleaded with others not to carry knives at an event to mark the anniversary of her son's death. Amy Morgan told the audience of about 200 people at the 16-year-old's former school: "It's so hard - every day. The pain doesn't get easier."Don't carry a knife - it's not worth it. It destroys lives and you never get them back."I've got an image in my mind that will haunt me till the day I die."I've got a photo of...

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November 25, 2016, 4:53 am

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A 25 year old man suffered a badly broken leg and rib when he was knocked down by a hit and run driver.The victim, who has not been named, was crossing Belgrave Gate city bound earlier in the morning when he was hit.The driver of the blue Ford Focus drove off without stopping.Police said the incident occurred at 2.12am on Sunday October 30.Officers investigating the collision have yet to trace the driver or the vehicle.A spokesman said: "We're investigating a non-stop collision in the city...

Police warning over rogue window cleaner

November 25, 2016, 6:12 am

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People are being warned against hiring workers who knock on their doors after a "rogue window cleaner" tried to defraud residents.The police said they had received a number of reports from across the north west of Leicester about window cleaners who knock on people's doors and then try to get extra money out of residents who agree to have their windows cleaned.Officers said that some complaints have included cases where victims are simply charged more than they were first quoted.But in...

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Motorcyclist killed in crash on A607 Melton Road named by police

November 29, 2016, 7:05 am

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Police have named a motorcyclist who died after a collision with a car on a county road. Christopher Dover, of Loughborough, was killed in the crash on the A607 Melton Road, in Croxton Kerrial, near Melton, at 2.20pm last Friday. Leicestershire Police said the 43-year-old was involved in a collision with an Alpha Romeo car and was pronounced dead at the scene. In a statement today, the force said: "Anyone who saw the collision and who hasn't yet spoken to officers is asked to contact...

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November 29, 2016, 8:00 am

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A hammer wielding man smashed two car windscreens and then made threats after he was detained in the neighbourhood.Suleman Abbas (29), of Linney Road, Beaumont Leys, pleaded guilty to causing £600 worth of damage to two vehicles and possessing an offensive weapon, a hammer, on August 16.Lynsey Knott, prosecuting, said it was unclear why the defendant had targeted the cars which were parked outside a house in Northfield Road, Leicester. Abbas was jailed for a total of 29 weeks.Leicester...

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November 29, 2016, 9:52 am

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A luxury sports car was caught up in a three-vehicle motorway smash on its first run out. The Maserati Ghibli was extensively damaged on the M1, near Loughborough yesterday. These photographs of the aftermath of the collision were tweeted by officers at the scene, who said none of the vehicles' occupants were injured. The tweet, from the East Midlands Operational Support Service's South Tactical Roads Policing Team, included two pictures of the damaged Maserati – one showing its...

Mum and autistic son driven from their home by yobs

November 29, 2016, 10:34 am

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A mum and her autistic son have been forced to spend nights in hotels because they are being targeted by a gang of young yobs. The mother, who lives in Barrow, near Loughborough, said the youths regularly gather outside her home and intimidate her family. Police have stepped up patrols in the neighbourhood and spoken to some of the young suspects and their families. However, the mum said: "I had to book a hotel for us again last week as my son's anxiety is getting...

Shanti Margh stabbing: police arrest two teenagers

November 30, 2016, 3:24 am

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Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 19-year-old man was stabbed in Leicester this week. Detectives are questioning the men, who are both 18, in connection with an attack which left a 19-year-old man in hospital with stab wounds. Officers were called to Shanti Margh, off Loughborough Road, Belgrave at 2.30pm on Monday where they found the injured man. However, detectives now believe he had been attacked in nearby Dysart Way. Officers were in Dysart Way...

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November 30, 2016, 5:32 am

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A row over a dead pheasant led to a horse dealer repeatedly punching a former friend, causing four jaw fractures, a court heard.The victim underwent two operations and has been left with numbness in his jaw due to nerve damage.The culprit, Levi Walker (48) was given a nine month jail sentence, suspended for two years, and was ordered to pay £750 compensation to his victim, a fellow member of the travelling community he had known for 30 years.Walker, a horse breeder, of Walker's Stables,...

Council tax increase: Public backs Lord Willy Bach's proposed...

November 30, 2016, 9:01 am

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Residents have backed plans to increase the police's share of council tax bills by 1.99 per cent for the next four years. Leicestershire's Labour police and crime commissioner Lord Willy Bach proposed the rise - the maximum allowed by the Government - to try to temper the need for upcoming spending cuts required by the force. Lord Bach's office has published the results of a consultation in which people were asked whether they would be prepared to pay the extra amount - a sum that equates to...

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November 30, 2016, 9:38 am

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Police have issued a photograph of a 13-year-old girl who has gone missing from home. Samanta Jureviciute was last seen in the Erringtons Close area of Great Glen on Saturday. Police are becoming increasingly worried about her. In a statement today, Leicestershire Police said: "Samanta has recently moved to Leicestershire from Coventry, so she may have travelled back there." She is 5ft 4ins, slim and has dark brown shoulder-length hair. When she was last seen she was wearing...

'Worst week of my life': Pensioner's letter to burglar who...

November 30, 2016, 11:25 am

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The letter is short and addressed to the stranger who broke into the elderly author's home just after she learned she had inoperable cancer. The 81-year-old victim, already reeling from the diagnosis, returned to her house after spending time with her family to find the property damaged and in disarray. After turning the place upside down, the intruder stole the money the great-grandmother had been saving for Christmas presents for her family and friends. She decided to write the letter...

Woman, 81, writes open letter to burglar days after cancer...

November 30, 2016, 11:29 am

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It was written the day after an intruder had ransacked her home and stolen the money she had spent months saving for Christmas. The woman, whose home in the Abbey Lane area of the city, was targeted earlier this month - two days after she had been in hospital to learn she has inoperable cancer. Ultimately, she hopes the person responsible reads her words and understands the devastating impact of the crime. She wrote: Dear Burglar, Thanks for making this week one of the worst weeks...

Police arrest third man in connection with stabbing

November 30, 2016, 11:16 pm

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Police have arrested a third man on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the stabbing of a 19-year-old man on Monday.Officers were called at 2.30pm on Monday to Shanti Margh, Belgrave. However, following enquiries, they say they have now established that the assault took place Dysart Way, Leicester.A section of Dysart Way was cordoned off by police on Tuesday as they carried out searches at the scene.Two other men, both aged 18, have also been arrested on suspicion of attempted...

Five men appear in court after death of Promise Ndlovu

November 30, 2016, 11:57 pm

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Five people charged in connection with the dead body of a man found in a Leicester car park have appeared at the city's crown court.Promise Ndlovu, 40, was discovered off Charter Street, near Burleys Way Flyover, at 8.25am on Saturday October 29.Leicester Crown Court was told that Kehar Hayer (55), of Spencefield Lane, Evington, who was initially charged with conspiracy to murder, is likely to now face a charge of murder.Hayer and four other men are also accused of conspiracy to commit false...