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Drug dealer threw heroin out of car window before crashing into...
A drug dealer was caught throwing heroin out of his vehicle before he crashed into police cars, a court heard.Usman Patel was found to have disposed of several wraps of the class A drug, which were...
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Police seize cannabis plants during raid on village home
Police seized a number of cannabis plants from a village home this morning. Officers carried out the raid on the house in Bradgate Road, Anstey. In a statement, Leicestershire Police said: "A drugs...
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Cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court
Recent cases at Leicester Magistrates' Court include a jail sentence for a 31-year-old after a long episode of violence.Callum Mark Vickers (19), of Limber Crescent, Braunstone, Leicester, pleaded...
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Man who groomed Kayleigh Haywood admits doing the same to two...
The man who groomed Kayleigh Haywood admitted he did the same to two other 15-year-old girls, a jury has heard.Before the trial of Stephen Beadman and Luke Harlow began, Harlow admitted sexual activity...
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Leicester City fan in coma after attack by Russian 'ultra' at...
A Leicester City fan is in a coma after he was attacked by a Russian thug as he made his way to watch England's first match in the Euro 2016 tournament.Stewart Gray, who is understood to be from the...
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Kayleigh Haywood Thursday recap: Harlow banned Kayleigh from...
Stephen Beadman has gone on trial for the false imprisonment of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood of Measham. The 29-year-old defendant, of George Avenue, Ibstock, has already admitted raping and murdering...
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Drug driver given fine and 12-month ban
A driver who was stopped by the police for using his mobile phone at the wheel of a van was found to have consumed cannabis and cocaine. Louis Perkins, 30, was banned at court from driving for 12...
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Family fears for walker, 66, who went missing in Spain a week ago
Fears are growing for an experienced walker who went missing a week ago while trekking alone through Spain.The last confirmed sighting of David Oldman, 66, was last Thursday when he left his overnight...
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Kayleigh accused claims she kissed him before he raped and killed...
The man who raped and murdered 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood has claimed they were kissing together earlier in the evening.Stephen Beadman (29) of George Avenue, Ibstock, said he first met Kayleigh on...
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Kayleigh Haywood - Friday trial recap
Stephen Beadman has gone on trial for the false imprisonment of 15-year-old Kayleigh Haywood of Measham. The 29-year-old defendant, of George Avenue, Ibstock, has already admitted raping and murdering...
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Man who stalked and spied on his former partner is jailed
An obsessed man stalked and spied on his former partner, who discovered a ladder propped against her bedroom window, a court heard. Darren Pick (51) left her depressed and in fear after jealously...
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Law student charged with assault
A law student was given a "first hand insight into the legal system" when she appeared in court charged with assault. Marium Vaidya (24) was ordered to pay £800 in fines and costs for repeatedly...
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Vigil for MP Jo Cox to be held at Leicester Clock Tower
People are being invited to join a vigil for MP Jo Cox at Leicester's Clock Tower this evening. The event is due to begin at the city landmark at 5pm and to bring candles, banners and flowers with...
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Horrific sex offender fails in bid to have jail sentence cut by ...
A pensioner who was told he might die in prison after he was jailed for a string of horrific sex offences has failed in a bid for a cut in his sentence.David Atkins, 77, abused the 11-year-old girl...
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Fugitive murder suspect arrested in Luxembourg, police confirm
A fugitive wanted by police over the murder of a man and the suspected murder of his missing wife was arrested in Luxembourg last night. Fork-lift truck driver Ali Qazimaj, 42, had been on the run...
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Man given life sentence for vicious sexual assault in Leicester...
A man who subjected a woman to a vicious sexual assault before leaving her for dead has been given a life sentence. Vijay Singh (43), of Oxford Street, Leicester, was found guilty of attempted murder...
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Fund for Leicester City fan attacked at Euro 2016 nears...
Friends and well-wishers have donated more than £19,500 to a fund for a Leicester City fan who was attacked by a Russian thug at the Euro 2016 tournament. The online appeal was launched after news...
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Police hunt mugger who knocks his victims out cold in West End...
Police are searching for a thug who they believe has carried out a series of robberies in the same neighbourhood, knocking some of his victims unconscious. The man targeted two men in the West End area...
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Burglars scour streets for open windows in warm weather, police...
Police have urged residents to help them prevent a seasonal rise in burglaries by ensuring they keep their homes secure when the weather is warm.Leicestershire Police said burglars take advantage of...
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City centre bar wins right to serve alcohol until 4am
A city centre bar owner has won the right to open longer despite objections by the police. However, the owner of Harvey's Bar, in Belvoir Street, was not granted his wish of being allowed to open until...
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