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.
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Issued on 11/03/10 - Five arrested following drugs raids in Saffron Lane and Aylestone areas - UPDATED WITH VIDEO

Five people have been arrested following a series of drugs raids at homes and businesses in part of Leicester. Officers executed warrants under the Proceeds of Crime Act at six homes and two business premises in the Saffron Lane and Aylestone areas of the city this morning (Wednesday March 10).
Issued on 10/03/10 - Cannabis charges in Thorpe Astley
Two men have been charged with producing cannabis, after police raided a house in Jewsbury Way, Thorpe Astley.
Issued on 10/03/10 - Man charged with two Wigston burglaries
A man has been charged with burgling the same Wigston home twice.
Issued on 09/03/10 - Man sentenced after assault in Wigston
A man has today (Monday March 8, 2010) been sentenced following a serious assault in Wigston.
Issued on 08/03/10 - Uppingham Road assault – charges brought
Two men have been charged with causing grievous bodily harm with intent following an assault in Uppingham Road, Leicester.
Issued on 05/03/10 - Blaby store on final warning for alcohol sales
A store caught four times selling alcohol to the under-18s has been banned from selling alcohol on Friday or Saturday evenings, and has been given a final warning.
Issued on 05/03/10 - Family pay tribute to murder victim
Following today’s sentence, Helen Hack, Rhonda’s mother and Rhonda’s daughters Kashia, Melina and Melika have issued the following statement on behalf of the family.
Updated on 05/03/11 - Man sentenced for murder
A 43-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment today having pleaded guilty to murder.
Updated on 05/03/11 - Leicestershire Constabulary backs national campaign
Leicestershire Constabulary is backing Operation Liberal’s public awareness campaign against distraction burglars called ‘Not Sure?…Don’t Open The Door.’
Issued on 05/03/10






