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Leicestershire Police special constable in court over possession...
A Special Police Constable from Leicester is due to appear in court today accused of possession of a weapon and harassment. SPC Shahib Asan has been charged with criminal damage, harassment, two counts...
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Friend of stab victim Isaac Williams, 20, sets up fund to help...
A close friend of a 20-year-old amateur boxer who died after being stabbed is appealing for people to help pay for his funeral.Sam Russell's pal Isaac Williams was found injured in Cropthorne Avenue,...
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Dangerous driver high on cocaine and alcohol deliberately ploughs...
A dangerous driver high on cocaine and alcohol deliberately ploughed a car into a former neighbour. Martin McCarthy (24) had earlier tussled with the middle-aged victim. The victim had intervened when...
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Leicester man was 'heavily involved' in supply of heroin to...
The judge who today sentenced four men for their parts in a large-scale heroin dealing operation described the operation as "wholesale team activity".The four were arrested following an investigation...
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Hinckley 'sex pest' who molested disabled woman is jailed
A "sex pest" who molested four women in Leicestershire has been jailed. Leicester Crown Court heard that Alan Renwick "violated women on a regular basis in ways that for them have been immensely...
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Police officer arrests man for having stun gun, accidentally...
A police officer accidentally shocked himself with a stun gun when arresting a suspect for having the weapon, which was disguised as a torch.Dawid Wisniewski admitted possessing the prohibited weapon...
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Million pound drugs gang and its Leicester members jailed for...
Fifteen people who were involved in a £1 million drug dealing operation have been jailed for more than 100 years today. The gang, several of whom are from Leicester or Leicestershire, were nailed by...
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Dangerous driver ended up in middle of field after 'absolutely...
A dangerous driver ended up in the middle of a field after "absolutely hammering" his BMW at more than 100 mph, a court heard. Jamie Williamson, who had been out drinking with friends, lost control on...
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Drug addict burgles Leicester University student's room - but is...
A drug addict who burgled a Leicester University student's room in a hall of residence has been jailed for 18 months. Deputy Judge Michael Stokes QC said the victim's laptop computer, among items...
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Sex tape blackmailer threatened to post footage on Facebook -...
A blackmailer who filmed himself having sex with a married woman threatened to post the footage on Facebook unless she handed over £4,000. The traumatised victim went to the police, who arrested Yancho...
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Man appears in court to deny murdering his 84-year-old neighbour
A man has appeared in court to deny murdering his elderly next door neighbour earlier this year.Peter Bunyan, (53), of Brooklands Road, Cosby, pleaded not guilty to the murder of 84-year-old Brian...
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Recap: Updates from 'dodgy deal' body in Leicester car park...
The manslaughter trial of five men charged in connection with the death of Promise Ndlovu, who was body was found in a car park in Leicester, continued today. The case began at Nottingham Crown Court...
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Diners and staff push violent attacker out of Nando's in city...
A victim was repeatedly punched and kicked on the ground by his girlfriend's ex-partner, in a busy city centre restaurant, a court heard.Shalao Faraj was restrained by diners and staff, who pushed him...
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Tyler Thompson: 35,000 sign mum's petition for tougher action on...
More than 35,000 people have backed a stab victim's mum's campaign for the introduction of harsher penalties for people convicted of knife crimes.Amy Morgan launched the online petition only a month...
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Employee stole £200,000 from Leicestershire lingerie firm
A woman who stole more than £200,000 from her employers was today warned by a judge to expect a jail sentence. Deborah Gray (47) appeared at Leicester Crown Court to plead guilty to theft from GJ...
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Jailed: Gang who smashed up 86 cars across Leicestershire in...
Four vandals who went on an all-night spree, smashing up 86 cars in 21 Leicestershire villages and towns have been locked up. The rampage of damage, totalling more than £21,000, began in Thurmaston and...
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What judge told Leicestershire wrecking gang who smashed up 86...
Four vandals who went on an all-night spree, smashing up 86 cars in 21 Leicestershire villages and towns, have been locked up. The rampage of destruction, totalling more than £21,000, began in...
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Schoolgirl warns of grooming dangers after being targeted by...
A schoolgirl targeted by a drug dealing sexual predator has warned others of the dangers of grooming. The young victim boldly spurned Ricky Bennett's (43) offers of cash, alcohol, drugs and free taxi...
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Violent Leicester crook told police he had knuckleduster to crush...
A violent crook who was caught with a knuckleduster told police he bought it to crush ice for Mother's Day drinks. Kyron Hickon was caught with the weapon while he was being spoken to by officers about...
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'You're an unpleasant violent bully' - Judge blasts thug who...
A "violent bully" left a PhD student with a fractured jaw in an unprovoked street attack. Joseph Samuel Thomas – who is six feet four inches tall – launched the vicious attack in Rutland Street in...
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