Policing news from around Leicestershire
Catch up with a selection of policing news from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. You can also find a selection of police events to put in your diary.
- Charnwood officers issue warning after spate of burglaries
Officers from Charnwood local policing unit are offering advice to local residents following a spate of burglaries throughout August.
Issued on 02/09/10 - Road safety event aims to make Melton's roads safer
Police in Melton will be using new equipment to target criminals travelling into, and through the Borough thanks to funding from the Safer Melton Partnership.
Issued on 02/09/10 - Officers to attend special event in Braunstone
Officers from Hinckley Road police station will be attending a special event tomorrow (Thursday September 2) at Braunstone Leisure Centre. Leicestershire Cares is celebrating its 10th anniversary, and as part of the celebrations they are organising an event where clients can try a variety of sports and gym facilities. There will also be a range of support agencies giving out advice and information, including the Police. Detective Sergeant Chris Baker who heads the Adult Referral Service for Leicestershire Constabulary will also be there with his team to answer any questions and to give information about how the Force can support vulnerable people.
Issued on 01/09/10 - Police make further arrest following death of a Loughborough man
Detectives investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of a 29-year-old Loughborough man have made a further arrest.
Issued on 01/09/10 - Man charged following letting agent robbery in Leicester: DATE changed
A 22-year-old man has been charged following the assault and robbery of a letting agent in Leicester.
Issued on 01/09/10 - Third man charged with Hinckley lead theft
A third man has been charged with the theft of lead from a building at The Borough, in Hinckley town centre. The 18-year-old is due to appear at Hinckley Magistrates Court on September 13.
Issued on 31/08/10 - Wigston burglary charge
An 18-year-old has been charged with burglary, following a break-in at a house in Gloucester Crescent, South Wigston, early yesterday (Monday 30 August). The teenager was arrested a short distance away.
Issued on 31/08/10 - Online webchat to discuss traffic issues in your area
Following the success of previous webchats Leicestershire Constabulary will be holding another online discussion live on Wednesday 1 September.
Issued on 31/08/10 - Police ask for extra vigilance in Oadby
Police are asking householders in Oadby to report any suspicious activity, following a number of recent burglaries or attempted burglaries. There have been seven break-ins in the area over the past three weeks.
Issued on 27/08/10 - Football tournament a 'Safer Summer' success
Football mad youngsters gave summer holiday boredom the boot at the finale of the ‘Pride in the Hood' five-a-side soccer tournament organised by the police and partners.
Issued on 26/08/10