Your dedicated neighbourhood team
I am Inspector Matt Allingham, I have been a police officer in Leicestershire since 2004. I have worked in a variety of roles across Leicester and Leicestershire in that time. I joined the job to protect people and prevent crime and 20+ years later that is still the reason I do this job. In the early part of my career this was mainly done by arresting people myself and getting them into court ... as an Inspector I now support and direct the officers and staff who do the arresting and investigating so that we can use our resources to give the best service we can to the people of Blaby.
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I first joined Leicestershire Police in 2010 as a Police Support Volunteer where I was based at Braunstone Police Station.
In October 2016 joined as a Police Community Support Officer starting in the Market Bosworth area before moving to the Braunstone Town and Thorpe Astley beat at the start of 2017. Before moving in 2018 to the Leicester Forest East, Kirby Muxloe and Glenfield beat team.
In November 2022 saw me move to the Enderby, Narborough, Littlethorpe and New Lubbesthorpe beat. I have recently moved (May 2023) the Blaby, Whetstone, Glen Parva, and Cosby beat. I am looking forward to working with the local community and tackling issues that affect you. If you see me out and about stop me and raise any issues or concerns you may have.
Crimes and priorities
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Priority:
Action taken:
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Priority:
General ASB, congregating youths e-scooters
and bikes.Action taken:
We're pleased to report a reduction in ASB around Station Street, Whetstone, following engagement with those involved and the issuing of ASB warning letters. Thank you to everyone who has reported issues and shared information with us. We're also aware of concerns regarding vehicle-related ASB on Henson Close, Whetstone, and are continuing to work with partner agencies to identify those involved and take appropriate action.
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Priority:
Drugs Offences - Drug dealing and taking drugs
Action taken:
Officers located a cannabis grow at a property on Enderby Road, Whetstone. 2 people were arrested at the scene. The investigation is ongoing.
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Priority:
Road Safety including car cruising, anti-social driving and vehicle safety has been highlighted by the public as an issue.
Action taken:
Operation Spinner patrols have taken place in response to vehicle related anti-social behaviour including regular car meets and street racing.