Leicester loan shark who travelled by mobility scooter threatened...

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A loan shark who threatened to send an "enforcer" to secure debt repayments at exorbitant interest rates has been jailed.The frontman and prime mover in the illegal money-lending business, Harun Chhatra, instilled fear into some victims, suggesting visits would be made to their homes or their cars damaged if they did not pay up.Leicester Crown Court was told that three illegal lenders were involved in the scam.Investigators found documents relating to 29 loans totalling more than...

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May 8, 2017, 3:47 am

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Two men who sold dodgy cars - including a Mini Cooper made up of four vehicles welded together - have been spared jail after repaying the people they ripped off.The "greedy" pair sold the vehicles at Granth Cars, in Belgrave, Leicester, and were investigated by trading standards after 11 complaints were made within six months of them going into business together in May 2015.Harsikander Dhillon was director of the company, based in Catherine Street. He was responsible for buying eight...

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May 10, 2017, 5:50 am

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A tribute singer from Market Harborough who was jailed last year for sexually abusing two youngsters has admitted 18 further offences.Robin Maughan, formerly of Western Avenue, Market Harborough, appeared at Leicester Crown Court today to plead guilty to a string of sickening offences.The 35-year-old was jailed for a dozen years last March for abusing two boys and covertly filming them.Maughan, best known as a tribute act to Four Seasons' lead singer, Frankie Valli, was described in court last...

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May 10, 2017, 10:35 am

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Police are urging any other victims of disgraced singer and entertainer Robin Maughan to come forward.Maughan, who is serving 12 years in jail for a catalogue of abuse against young children, admitted 18 more sex offences today.Speaking after the hearing, Detective Constable Rob Waddington, who led the investigation, said: "These new charges brought against Maughan are a testament to the hard work of the team to bring justice for all those abused by Maughan over many years."As a result...

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May 11, 2017, 10:55 am

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A rapist who evaded police for seven years was jailed today after a trial at Leicester Crown Court .Ibrahim Elamin, 35, was found guilty of the rape of a teenager in Loughborough in 2010 and was sentenced to seven years in jail for that offence.read more: Driver crashed in Wigston street after police chase and ran off leaving his injured friends behindThe court heard how his arrest in the Manchester area in July last year led to a DNA match for a serious sexual assault in Loughborough in...

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May 12, 2017, 2:51 am

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A driver who was forced to leave her car behind because it was stuck inside a police cordon in Leicester city centre returned to find she had been issued a parking ticket.Bartender Abigail Smith, from Syston, was unable to drive her Renault Clio away after her shift at the Fat Cat Cafe Bar in Belvoir Street on February 11 as a student had been stabbed just yards away in Albion Street.Police investigating the early morning attack had cordoned off a section of Belvoir Street, including the part...

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May 12, 2017, 8:05 am

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Police officers who were involved in a pursuit of a speeding driver who later crashed and seriously injured two of his passengers followed all procedures to the letter, according to the official watchdog.The Independent Police Complaints Commission, (IPCC), said the Leicestershire Police officer had followed correct procedure in his pursuit of fleeing BMW driver, Lewis Folwell in the early hours of Tuesday, January 12 last year.Folwell, (21), of Brabazon Road, Oadby, appeared at court on...

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May 14, 2017, 8:02 am

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A young woman who stole more than £40,000 from her former partner and his parents was ordered by a judge to repay the cash – which will take more than seven years.Karolina Fratczack also borrowed a friend's £2,750 university tuition money, which she never returned, and committed a series of other offences, described as "bizarre." Leicester Crown Court was told that Fratczack raided her then boyfriend's bank account when he was working overseas for the military, in...

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Group of men ambushed teen in Belgrave Gate and hit him over 20...

May 15, 2017, 9:43 am

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A young man suffered broken bones and a gashed head when he was ferociously struck with a bat more than 20 times and kicked on the ground by five men.The "cowardly and brutal" group attack, led by Mohammed Siraj Khan (18), happened when the victim was lured to Belgrave Gate, Leicester, where he was ambushed, the city's crown court was told.Justin Wigoder, prosecuting, said that the night before the beating, Khan and the victim exchanged words in a snooker club regarding a young woman...

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May 16, 2017, 3:38 am

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An attack on a young man where he was struck with a bat over 20 times was "premeditated, sustained, cowardly, planned and brutal", a judge said.A group of five men, led by Mohammed Siraj Khan (18), attacked the victim who was lured to Belgrave Gate, Leicester, where he was ambushed.The "vicious" beating occurred after Khan of Laurel Road, Highfields, Leicester, and the victim exchanged words in a snooker club over a woman they both knew.Khan then recruited the female to call...

Man pleaded for his life in terrifying torture ordeal, court told

May 17, 2017, 9:30 pm

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A torture victim pleaded for his life while being ferociously beaten with a claw-hammer and having his throat slashed in a terrifying two-and-a-half hour ordeal, an attempted murder trial heard.Stephen Wale, who suffered severe head and brain injuries in the attack, was found drenched in blood, which was also splattered across a wall and onto the ceiling of his living room, where the attack took place.The first Leicestershire Police officer at the scene initially thought he was dead.His...

Jail for men who went on burglary spree after leaving prison

May 18, 2017, 8:59 am

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Two crooks released from prison went on a burglary spree during which they stole goods and cash totalling thousands of pounds from small businesses.Harry Green, 25, and Luca Murray, 27, targeted post offices, hairdressers and garages between September and November last year.Acting together or independently, they raided businesses in areas including Leicester, Markfield, East Goscote, Thurmaston and Anstey.The pair appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Tuesday to admit their roles in the crime...

Man bludgeoned in merciless hammer attack tells of 'cold...

May 18, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Stephen Wale speaks to the Leicester Mercury about his ordealA man who was almost beaten to death in a brutal hammer attack lasting two-and-a-half hours has described the "cold, calculated cruelty" inflicted upon him by a man he thought was his friend.Former job centre manager Stephen Wale suffered severe head injuries and a slit throat at the hands of his tormentor, Kevin Mace.Mace filmed much of his merciless onslaught, capturing on camera his vicious blows as they rained down on his...

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May 18, 2017, 9:00 pm

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Victim Stephen Wale talks to the Mercury about his ordealThe brother of a man who was bludgeoned in a 'merciless' hammer attack has spoken of his family's delight after the attacker was found guilty of attempted murder.Michael Wale travelled from Australia to support his brother, victim Stephen Wale, during the trial of Kevin Mace.A jury took just 59 minutes yesterday to find Mace guilty of attempting to kill Stephen Wale, 59.After the verdict, Michael Wale said it was "a miracle" that...

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May 19, 2017, 5:05 am

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A prolific offender who burgled the homes of two elderly women - aged 96 and 87 - has been jailed for five years.Patrick Nolan, 35, of Pickwell Close, New Parks, Leicester, pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday to two counts of burglary.The burglaries took place in October in Leicester and Anstey. In the first incident the 87-year-old victim came across Nolan in her kitchen. When she challenged him he claimed he was looking for his cat. He left the house after stealing two...

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May 20, 2017, 5:43 am

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Two thieves involved in attacking a security guard and brandishing a large kitchen knife outside a store, were later caught when staff recognised them on Facebook, a court heard. Ben Rowland punched the victim so hard it knocked him to the ground and caused multiple fractures to his eye socket. Co-accused, Luke Parker, then frightened other members of staff, causing them to flee by waving a large kitchen knife at them, Leicester Crown Court was told. Rowland (27), of Alpine Drive,...

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May 21, 2017, 9:37 am

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A drunken driver, who did a U-turn and crashed head-on into a police car that was pursuing him, has escaped being sent to jail. Jed Waller (26) pleaded guilty to dangerously driving a VW Polo, driving without insurance or a licence and having consumed excess alcohol. He also admitted possessing a knife found inside the vehicle. Waller, of Aikman Avenue, New Parks, Leicester, received a two-year community order, with a 25-day rehabilitation activity requirement, and was placed on a...

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May 22, 2017, 10:17 am

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A sadistic attacker who brutally tried to murder a man with a hammer and a knife will serve at least 15 years behind bars.Kevin Mace (38) was high on drink and drugs when he tortured former Job Centre manager, Stephen Wale, who suffered life-changing head injuries and a slashed throat.Sentencing Mace to life imprisonment at Leicester Crown Court, Judge Nicholas Dean QC said: "In November last year you carried out a sustained and sadistic attack on Mr Wale."He said it happened when the...

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May 24, 2017, 9:00 pm

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A teenage prisoner with a "very bad record" for violent offences head-butted and bit a guard, drawing blood, at Glen Parva Young Offender Institution.Tommy Lee Simpson (18) became violent at the Leicestershire prison when he refused to go into his cell on the morning of December 14.Neil Bannister, prosecuting at Leicester Crown Court, said Simpson ignored repeated requests to do as he was asked, after morning association with other inmates.Simpson told the guard he was going off to get...

Drugs and child porn councillor avoids jail

May 25, 2017, 11:10 am

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A former Labour councillor who was involved in drug dealing and was caught in possession of indecent images of children has escaped a jail sentence.Tom Neilson (33) allowed his lodger to supply M-Cat from his home in High Street, Measham, where drugs parties were also held.When Leicestershire Police raided his house, in November 2015, they caught his lodger, Brendan Evans, with a 40.35 grams stash of M-Cat, worth £1,100, and drugs paraphernalia, including dealer bags.Neilson's computers...