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PCC says 7% pay increase for police officers and staff will help retain a ‘top-class' workforce
PCC says 7% pay increase for police officers and staff will help retain a ‘top-class' workforce. Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert...
Craig Thorpe
Aug 15, 20232 min read
Illegal cannabis-based products business shut down after two jailed
A business-like operation producing and distributing cannabis products has been shut down after two people were jailed for a number of...
Craig Thorpe
Aug 10, 20233 min read
Driver jailed after attempt to evade police in high speed pursuit
Dramatic footage released by the force shows the pursuit and arrest of a disqualified driver who failed to stop for police. On the...
Craig Thorpe
May 15, 20233 min read
Three new four-legged recruits join Leicestershire Police pack
Three new crime-fighting canines are hitting the streets of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Police Dog (PD) Echo, Izzy and Reggie...
Craig Thorpe
Mar 24, 20233 min read
Boxing belts stolen in Quorn burglary
Police are trying to trace a number of boxing belts stolen from a burglary in Quorn. Sometime between 3pm on Sunday 19 March and 7am the...
Craig Thorpe
Mar 24, 20231 min read
Police front enquiry office opens in Rutland
Mr Nixon said: “Continuing to improve the visibility and accessibility of police across all communities is a key priority for the force...
Craig Thorpe
Mar 24, 20232 min read
Rural roads targeted in new safety campaign to prevent deaths and injuries among young drivers
New road safety campaign launched to raise awareness of risks when speeding or driving too fast for road conditions, especially on rural...
Craig Thorpe
Mar 11, 20233 min read
Craig Thorpe
Mar 1, 20234 min read
Ten drugs lines disrupted and 50 people arrested in class A crackdown
A nine-month investigation centred in Leicester has led to more than £300,000 worth of class A drugs and £75,000 in cash being seized....
Craig Thorpe
Jan 31, 20233 min read
“You’ve called 999, what’s your police emergency?
“You’ve called 999, what’s your police emergency? Yes, I want to report my fridge is too noisy.” A part of our focus on the force’s...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 24, 20222 min read
Keeping you safe this festive season
As the festive season continues, please look after yourselves, have fun and celebrate safely. Over the past few months, the force has...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 16, 20222 min read
Footage captures moment officers search through city centre flats as fire takes hold
Bodyworn video footage has captured the moment two of our officers searched through a city centre block of flats as a fire took hold –...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 2, 20222 min read
Craig Thorpe
Nov 12, 20221 min read
University of Leicester to lead review into East Leicester disorder
An independent review into the cause of recent violent disorder in East Leicester will be led by Dr Chris Allen, Associate Professor in...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 28, 20222 min read
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Oct 6, 20221 min read
Craig Thorpe
Oct 6, 20222 min read
Former canoe instructor found guilty of non-recent indecency offences
A former canoe instructor from North West Leicestershire has today (Friday) been found guilty of non-recent indecency offences on young...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 30, 20222 min read
Watch Fresh Cops Leicestershire Police’s youngest recruits on TV
Meet Leicestershire Police’s youngest recruits, who reveal the highs and lows of being on the frontline - as they navigate the early...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 24, 20222 min read
Leicestershire Police dog wins bravery award
A Leicestershire Police dog who was injured while protecting his handler has been honoured with a national bravery award. Police Dog (PD)...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 24, 20223 min read
Total of 27 arrests made as part of policing operation
A total of 27 arrests have now been made as part of our policing operation in the East Leicester area. High visibility policing patrols...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 16, 20224 min read
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