Detectives investigating the death of a woman at a Leicester property are appealing to speak to a man who is believed to have had contact with her on Sunday evening (21 March). Following a call made to police at 8.07pm on Tuesday (23 March), Smita Mistry, 32, was found by officers inside a property in Gedge Way. It was confirmed Smita, who was also known as Samita Saunders, had sadly died. An investigation was launched into Smita’s death and following initial enquiries, a 36-year-old man, of Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of murder. He currently remains in police custody. It is believed that the man in custody was known to Smita. As part of ongoing enquiries, detectives are now appealing to the male driver of a light coloured, possibly silver, car which was seen parked in Gedge Way at around 8.20pm on Sunday evening (21 March). It is believed Smita may have spoken with the driver at the time. A CCTV image of the car has been released by police to assist with this appeal. Further enquiries continue today including speaking with further witnesses and a cordon remains in place at the property. Detective Inspector Nicole Main, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “Our enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of events before Smita’s death and as part of this, we are appealing to speak to the driver of the car mentioned. If this was you, or you have any information as to who this may have been, then we urge you to make contact with us so that you can help us with our investigation. “We also continue to appeal to anyone else who had any contact with Smita between Friday (19 March) and the evening of Tuesday (23 March) to get in touch with us – no matter how insignificant the contact you had may seem. Anyone who has been in the area of Gedge Way between Friday 19 March and the evening of Tuesday 23 March is also urged to think back to anything you may have seen or heard which could assist our enquiries and to make contact with us, if you have not already done so. If you have any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area during this time, and have not yet made contact with us, then please get in touch. “I continue to thank everyone who has spoken with us so far and assisted us with this investigation as well as to people in the community for your ongoing support and co-operation as we continue our investigation and to establish the full circumstances of this incident.” Anyone with any information is urged to call 101 quoting incident 621 of 23 March. You can also upload information online to the public portal by visiting https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM21I96-PO1

Sergeant Mel Thomas is retiring after thirty years' service. After thirty years’ service to Leicestershire Police, Sergeant Mel Thomas is hanging up his handcuffs today (Friday 26 March), however, he isn’t going far away. Mel joined Leicestershire Police at the age of 22 in 1991. He was born in Leicester in 1968 to parents and grandparents who originated from Antigua. When he became a police officer there were very few officers from Afro Caribbean backgrounds in the police service. In fact Mel was the first Afro Caribbean firearms officer in Leicestershire and only the second non-white officer in the force. Fortunately the landscape has changed considerably over the last 30 years and Mel will be returning to the force in May as a member of staff hoping to inspire the next generation of police officers. Mel said; “I have had a wonderfully satisfying career having served in a number of specialist operational roles including the Tactical Support Group, Armed Response Vehicle and the Tactical Firearms Unit. For 26 years of my career I have been a trained Public Order Officer as well as a trainer and Tactical Advisor. My skills have taken me across the country supporting other forces at events such as the mass EDL marches and the 2012 Olympic Games.” “I have had so many career highlights but there are two things that really stand out for me. The first is that I have been able to raise £350,000 for many different charities which I couldn’t have done without the support of the organisation. My role has meant I’ve been able to meet people like the boxer Anthony Joshua and footballers like Michael Owen and Jamie Redknapp and they have been willing to sign items that we’ve been able to auction for so many good causes over the years. Anthony Joshua even supported our Lives Not Knives crime prevention campaign. “My second highlight was when Leicester City Football Club won the Premier League despite the odds being 5000 to 1. I was part of the policing operation that had to manage the safety of over 250,000 people who turned up to see the open top bus tour around the city. You just saw the joy that winning the league brought to the city and county. Everyone was a football fan that day. I was going on holiday the next day and I remember sitting at Gatwick Airport and seeing myself on the television. It was a great time to be part of the force.” Sport, and boxing in particular, is something very close to Mel’s heart. He represented the force at the World Police and Fire Games which had 46,000 spectators attending the opening ceremony and now runs fitness training classes at force headquarters and in his own time. But when one door closes another one opens. Mel is returning to the force in May as a Positive Action Officer, joining the recruitment team in the Inclusion and Diversity Unit. “Originally I thought when I retired I would do something away from policing but an opportunity came up to come back and help recruit and inspire the next generation of police officers and I am really looking forward to it. I was never academically gifted but supervising and looking after people became my strength and I want to continue doing that to make sure the police service represents the communities it serves and I want to inspire more people like me to join the service. “I will really miss supervising my team, they are a really great team, but I knew my time as a police officer was coming to an end and had come to accept it. Now I hope I can be a role model to others and inspire them to become a police officer and have the same brilliant career I have had.

Police officers are appealing for information after a robbery in Leicester on Thursday 18 March. Around 6.30pm in the Beaumont Leys area of the city it was reported that a man was hit over the head with a spanner or wrench before his laptop was stolen. The attacker ran away towards Heacham Drive and Scalpay Close. He is described as black, 6ft tall, 25-30 years old with a curly black beard. He wearing either a red face mask or red scarf partially covering his face, a black hoodie with the hood up, black clothing and white shoes. Detective Constable Charlotte Pattison said: “This incident occurred early in the evening when it was still light and people are likely to have still been out and about. “We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen the man described. “We would urge people who were driving in the Beaumont Leys area to check their dash cam footage to see if they may have captured this man.” Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference 21*153090. You can also visit https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/. Leicestershire Police News 25/03/2021

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the body of a woman was found at a property in Leicester. Detectives are appealing for information following the death of a woman at a property in Leicester. Police received a call at 8.07pm yesterday (Tuesday) which raised concerns for the welfare of 32-year-old Smita Mistry. This led to officers attending a property in Gedge Way, Leicester, where Smita was found inside. It was confirmed that Smita, who was also known in the local community as Samita Saunders, had sadly died. Following initial enquiries, a 36-year-old man, of Leicester, has been arrested on suspicion of murder. He currently remains in police custody. It is believed that the man in custody was known to Smita. A cordon remains in place at the property and enquiries are ongoing. Police activity remains ongoing in the area today as officers speak with witnesses, carry out house to house enquiries and check CCTV. Detectives are also appealing to anyone with any information in relation to the incident or anyone who has had any contact with Smita over the past few days to contact police. Detective Inspector Nicole Main, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, is leading the investigation. She said: “Our enquiries are very much ongoing to establish the full circumstances of this incident and the events which have led up to Smita’s death. “I am appealing first of all to anyone who has had any contact with Smita since Friday (19 March) to get in touch with us – no matter how insignificant the contact you had may seem. Your information may help us as we establish the full circumstances of this incident. “I am also appealing to anyone who has been in the area of Gedge Way between Friday 19 March and yesterday evening (Tuesday 23 March) to think back to anything you may have seen or heard which could assist our enquiries. If you have any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area during this time, and have not yet made contact with us, then please get in touch. “I understand this incident will have caused concern in the community. Please be assured we have a dedicated team carrying out a full investigation into this incident as well as officers in the area offering reassurance. “Anyone who does have any information in relation to the incident is urged to call 101 quoting incident 621 of 23 March.”

Officers have released a CCTV image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with the theft of a push bike in Leicester. The incident happened between 3.20pm and 3.40pm on Thursday 11 February on East Park Road. It was reported that the bike was left unattended outside a commercial premises and was stolen by a man who was seen nearby. PC Baljit Singh said: “This incident happened in the middle of the afternoon when people are likely to have been in the area. “We would like to speak to anyone who may recognise this man from the CCTV or from anyone who may have seen him in the area at the time of the incident.” Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting reference 21*85747. You can also visit https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/.

People across Leicester are being invited to take part in a minute’s silence to remember all those who have lost their lives during the coronavirus pandemic. The national event will take place at 12pm on Tuesday 23 March, marking one year since the first lockdown across the UK. Flags on city council buildings in Leicester will fly at half-mast as a mark of respect. In the evening, Leicester Cathedral will hold a memorial service, which will be streamed live from 7pm. As part of the service a candle will be lit for every life lost to coronavirus in the city, county and Rutland during the past year. The Memorial of Lament service will be broadcast on the Cathedral’s Youtube channel and Facebook page and will have words, music and reflections on the past year. Council buildings will be lit in blue, as they were during the first lockdown, in honour of the NHS and all key workers. Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “Our thoughts are with all of those who have lost family members and loved ones over the past year, and our thanks go to everyone who has worked tirelessly to care for others and keep life going. “It has been an incredibly difficult time and we are by no means out of it yet, but we can at least now start to look forward with hope.” A tree-lined memorial walk at Watermead Country Park will be formally opened this spring. The joint city and county council project has the backing of local people and businesses, who supported the memorial walk through a crowdfunding campaign. The linear walk will provide a place for reflection and remembrance for all those whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic. Leicester City Council News 21/03/21

Leaders share message of remembrance, thanks and hope. One year since the first national lockdown, leaders across the city, county and Rutland are sharing a message of remembrance, thanks and hope. In a short video, police, council and NHS chiefs are joined by the Lord-Lieutenant in remembering those who have lost their lives to COVID-19 and thanking everyone who has played their part in the fight against it. A year on from 23 March 2020, there have now been over 79,402 cases across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and sadly 2,380 people have lost their lives. On Tuesday, public buildings will lower their flags to half mast to remember all those who have sadly died from coronavirus. Residents across the city and county are encouraged to join the national minute's silence which will be held at 12 pm. In the evening, council buildings will be lit, just as they were during the first lockdown last year to thank all key workers, particularly those working in the NHS and in social care. At 7pm on the 23rd, Leicester Cathedral will host a virtual service of music, readings and reflection. It will include representatives from NHS, councils, police as well as bereaved families. For more details, visit: leicestercathedral.org/events/memorial-of-lament-covid-19/ Lord-Lieutenant, Mike Kapur, said: "It has been a long, hard twelve months. Every one of us has done our bit to fight this disease - thank you all. A year on, like many others, I have mixed feelings. I am reflecting on lives lost and families grieving, as well as the kindness and hope in our communities." "Life was turned on its head last March. The tremendous efforts of all key workers - particularly in health, care, police, schools, as well as supermarkets and logistics - have kept us going. I want to thank everyone who has worked day and night this year" Nick Rushton, leader, Leicestershire County Council. Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “Our thoughts are with all of those who have lost family members and loved ones over the past year, and our thanks go to everyone who has worked tirelessly to care for others and keep life going. It has been an incredibly difficult time and we are by no means out of it yet, but we can now start to look forward with hope.” Covid lead for Leicestershire Police, Assistant Chief Constable Kerry Smith said: “I would like to thank everybody who has helped keep communities safe, followed the rules, and prevented the spread of the virus in what has been an extremely challenging and tough year for us all personally and professionally.” Councillor Terry Richardson, Leader of Blaby District Council, said: “We want to thank our local communities in districts across the county for pulling together and supporting those who needed help. It’s been a difficult year for us all, but these incredible efforts in towns and villages across Leicestershire made an immeasurable difference to local people.” Andy Williams, chief executive of the NHS Clinical Commissioning Groups, added: “Words cannot really describe the efforts of the health workforce, and volunteers, in facing this pandemic. I'm reflecting on lives lost, and all those lives which have been changed this year. “I also want to thank those who’ve helped to vaccinate huge numbers of people so far across the city, county and Rutland. Every vaccine given is a symbol of hope and recovery. It’s not over yet – but we can look to the future now.” A tree-lined memorial walk at Watermead Country Park will be formally opened this spring. The joint city and county council project has the backing of local people and businesses, who supported the memorial walk through a crowdfunding campaign. The linear walk will provide a place for reflection and remembrance for all those whose lives have been disrupted by the pandemic. Leicestershire County Council News Release dated 22/03/21

This week marks a year since the UK was placed in full lockdown. It was the start of a time full of loss, tragedy and fear for many and a year where we all had to make continuous sacrifices and changes to our lives as we adapted to a new way of living. For officers and staff at Leicestershire Police, the past year has also brought many challenges - both professionally and personally - as they have continued to work throughout a global pandemic, adapting to new laws, adjusting to new protective clothing and equipment and working in environments and circumstances which have never been experienced before – all while continuing to fight crime and protect our communities. This week, as we reflect on the past year, some of our officers and staff will be sharing their own stories in their own words about what the past 12 months has meant for them. Today we start with Chief Constable Simon Cole. When lockdown came in it confirmed more widely what had been a gathering storm professionally for some while. I chair the Local Resilience Forum for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and we had been watching the clouds gather, all the time checking our contingency plans and trying to ensure that we were all as ready as we could be and coordinated across agencies. It was clear that the health service would be needing support. I sat in demanding meetings about epidemiology and mortuary capacity. When the Director of Public Health for Leicestershire and Rutland told me on 6 March that we had our first case, it became all too real. I then had an on call incident in the middle of the night where the deceased appeared to have just travelled back from China; discussing PPE and safe ways of working in the wee small hours brought it all home to me – the storm had broken. It still hasn’t finished. Away from work I think it’s natural to think about your family and friends. Can I see Mum? How will my sister, not long clear of leukaemia after a three year battle, do? My wife and both children all work or study in schools and at university; what does it mean for them with GCSEs, and ‘time of your life’ university partying (should that say studying?)? I have friends who run their own businesses, a lettings agent, a driving instructor, how do they work? What is a furlough? Will that Frank Turner gig go ahead? (It didn’t). What will happen to the fixtures lined up for the girls’ team that I coach rugby to every week? (They were all scrapped). Will the Tigers avoid relegation and will I get to see it if they do (Only just, and only on the telly!)? Bluntly the summer was tough going for all of the public services with the city and parts of Leicestershire announced as a protected area for public health reasons. I am struck as I write this that the level of illness then - 135 cases per 100,000 citizens - is one that pretty much everywhere has massively exceeded as the year has progressed. Professionally we found ourselves in the eye of the storm, with the rest of the country heading out of the lockdown and the pubs opening; we had both a lockdown, and the pubs opening in some parts of the Force at the same time! The Force response was committed and magnificent. Colleagues found themselves being pursued by TV crews as they set out on patrol from Spinney Hill with PPE on. I will never forget being sat in the nick there eating curry, produced by one of our excellent PCSOs, with colleagues watching themselves on TV patrolling streets empty other than reporters, and laughing at the somewhat unflattering low angle action shots of their backsides being splashed all over national news! Meanwhile I found myself in meetings about COVID with, amongst many, the PM, Home Secretary, Health Secretary, MPs, PCC, local councillors, as well as with the operational parts of lots of partner agencies, and the brilliant voluntary sector. It was full on. I also found myself briefing other Forces and partners elsewhere about some of the challenges, and what we had learnt. That included some foreign interest as other nations have wrestled with COVID too. At home lone bike rides, both actual bike rides on real roads and in the garage on the turbo trainer on virtual roads, became interspersed with DIY circuits in the garden with the teenagers. We have probably spent more time together as a family than we ever thought that we would; sometimes not ideal, but along the way some good memories have sneaked in…film night, getting the barbecue up and running, a family walk or two. Be grateful for what you have, not what you haven’t got. I guess that I am not alone in feeling that the novelty has now worn off. My role is still the same as Chief Constable, but the context has changed. It is very upsetting to think how many people have died, and to see just how hard our health colleagues are working. I get cross when I see people ignoring the regulations that so many have stuck to throughout. It seems very selfish to me. This isn’t easy for anyone, but if we stick together then we will all do better than if we don’t. Please don’t put my colleagues at risk for the sake of something trivial, they deserve better. I couldn’t be prouder of the Force. We have served the public 24/7 throughout. For us the option to close and become COVID compliant hasn’t been available. We’ve just had to keep on keeping on. I do find myself working through in my head how to keep colleagues safe. The vaccine for policing would be a step forward. Right at the start we set out as a Force to identify what about working differently, because of COVID, we would wish to keep when it is gone. We have used technology like Teams, Skype and Zoom for comms, we have got better at making meetings effective and efficient, we have become skilled at working from home, saved hours of travel time, and become greener because of less travel. I haven’t missed stumbling out of bed to catch the early train to London, grabbing a coffee and cramming onto the Tube to get to a meeting. Instead I have been getting up, cycling up a virtual mountain in the garage, having healthy poached eggs, showering and then strolling into the front room and logging on. An unexpected consequence of COVID has been that the lack of evening dinner commitments, absence of meetings with buffets, and invention of virtual cycling has all led to me being fitter, and half a stone lighter, than I was last March. We’ve also upped our wellbeing work another notch - and it was turned up pretty high already. That will never change back. Checking if everyone is ok in this disconnected world is crucial, and totally natural. That will sustain ahead. Our digital access points have become used more and more; we have dealt with almost 17,000 online reports of all sorts of things. The national work that I lead on, a single online home for policing, set up an online COVID contact service for policing in a weekend back in March 2020; as I type it has had over 1 million contacts so far. We’ve also been able to focus on offenders. The absence of the night time economy has made us realise how much of our resource that takes up, both on the night itself and across the following day as those that we’ve arrested sober up and are ready to be dealt with. That time has been refocused on organised crime groups, county lines drugs dealers and safeguarding people. The criminals that make life a misery have had nowhere to hide in a world where there just aren’t that many people out and about. It hasn’t been hard to be motivated. To see the efforts of health colleagues and to look at the response of police colleagues is inspiring. To see how communities have pulled together drives me on. There is always hope, that matters. It would be good to see Mum, or to sing along at a gig, or to stamp my feet as ‘Smoke on the Water’ cranks up as the Tigers run out at a packed Welford Road. It would, strangely, feel good to be able to worry about the teenagers because they are out, not because they are in! These things will come. There is hope. One of those hopes is that we can look back and say that we played our part, and that we did our best. But it's not yet the time for looking back. It’s the time to keep on keeping on. Leicestershire Police News 22/03/2021

As our work continues into incidents involving thefts or attempted thefts of dogs, recent statistics show a decline in the number of reports. Last month Leicestershire police issued an update informing that eight offences had been reported during a two week period leading up to 26 February - with 13 dogs being reported stolen. Following further analysis, between 26 February and 11 March, two reports of dog thefts have been made to Leicestershire Police. In both cases reported during this period, the dogs were found and returned to owners. While this latest information shows there has been a decrease in reports, officers continue to carry out enquiries into the recent reports and continue to monitor how the crimes are affecting the force area as a whole. Assistant Chief Constable Julia Debenham said: “We know these incidents are extremely distressing for owners and raise high concern among other dog owners. Many of us in force are dog owners ourselves and we therefore know the important part that pets play in your family. “Our recent work around these crimes has shown a decrease in reports made to us but our teams do still continue to carry out their work and enquiries around these crimes. “Please continue to remain vigilant and continue to protect yourselves and your pets as much as you can. We ask that you continue to report any incidents to us as well as anyone you see acting in an unusual manner. Please also inform us of any adverts you see regarding dogs for sale where information is limited. “We will continue to investigate reports and to act on information received to ensure that dogs are safely reunited with their owners and continue to work to find those responsible for these crimes." You can report online to us at www.leics.police.uk or by calling 101. You can also pass information on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Always call 999 in an emergency. Below are a number of steps dog owners can take to protect themselves and their pets. Keep an ID tag on your dog at all times Make sure your dog is micro-chipped and their details are updated so that they can be returned if they are stolen and subsequently found. Ask your vet to check your dog’s microchip every year to ensure your details are accurate and up-to-date. Keep all documentation relating to your dog(s) in a safe place. Take lots of photographs of your dog from different angles, paying particular attention to any distinguishing markings on your dog. This is to prove ownership if it’s stolen, Never leave your dog in the garden unattended and make sure fences and gates are secure and in good repair Avoid leaving dogs in an outside kennel if possible. If not possible then make sure the kennels are alarmed. Never leave a dog tied up and unattended such as outside a shop and avoid leaving your dog unattended in a car When out, always know where your dog is. Remain vigilant and be mindful of anyone who may be trying to distract your attention from your dog or to attract your dog’s attention away from you. Leicesstershire Police News 22/03/2021

It is an offence to supply false information or to not complete the census, and you could be fined up to £1,000. Some questions are clearly labelled as voluntary. It is not an offence if you do not answer these. The census helps show what we need The information you give in the census helps provide the best picture of the needs of everyone in England and Wales. Organisations such as local authorities and charities use this picture to plan and fund the services we all need, including transport, education and healthcare. Without the census, it’d be much more difficult to do this. What is the census? The census is a survey that happens every 10 years and gives us a picture of all the people and households in England and Wales. The next census takes place on Sunday 21 March 2021. Your answers to the census questions will help organisations make decisions on planning and funding public services in your area, including transport, education and healthcare. When to complete your census. Census Day is Sunday 21 March 2021. You can complete your census as soon as you receive your letter, but make sure you answer about your household as you expect it to be on Census Day. If you complete your census early and the number of people in your household changes, please let us know. The census should take about 10 minutes for the household questions and 10 minutes per person. To start your census online, you will need your 16‑character access code https://census.gov.uk/en/start/

On Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2021 Leicestershire Police and the Violence Reduction Network can reveal that its powerful campaign – ‘Are you Listening’ has reached over 3.5 million people and more than 1,400 'trusted adults' have signed up to attend its training workshops. On Child Exploitation Awareness Day 2021 Leicestershire Police and the Violence Reduction Network can reveal that its powerful campaign – ‘Are you Listening’ has reached over 3.5 million people since it launched and more than 1,400 people have signed up to attend its training workshops. Aimed at ‘trusted adults’ the campaign is designed to raise awareness of Child Criminal Exploitation (CCE) which is when a child or young person is targeted by an individual or criminal gang and manipulated or coerced into committing crimes. The Violence Reduction Network (VRN) was established by Lord Willy Bach, the Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicestershire. It brings together specialists from a range of sectors including policing; health; education; local authorities; criminal justice and local communities. The VRN funded a film called ‘Are You Listening?’ which launched in November 2020 and has, in just three months, been viewed by 1 million people. The VRN has also been approached by 10 forces across England and Wales to inquire about adopting the campaign as well. Across the UK the issue of CCE is considered to be a growing child protection concern and is a current national policing priority. In Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, police, social care and health staff work together as part of a multiagency safeguarding hub which works with children and their families at risk of both criminal and sexual exploitation. As well as producing the film, Leicestershire Police run two workshops a month for teachers, parents, sports coaches and anyone else who works with young people to help them recognise the signs of exploitation and encourage them to act immediately if they have information or concerns. So far 435 people have attended a workshop, with 1,000 people on the waiting list. As a result of the high demand an extra 50 places were added to each workshop and they filled up in less than 24 hours. Detective Chief Inspector Helen Fletcher, the force’s child exploitation and safeguarding lead, said; “The popularity of the workshops, which are always oversubscribed, shows that there is a real thirst for knowledge among adults who work with children and young people to understand the signs of child exploitation and know how, and where, to get help. These adults play a crucial role in prevention as we know many young people often don’t realise they are being exploited or are too scared to ask for help. “Everyone has a role to play in raising awareness of child exploitation and CEADAY21 is a great way to highlight the issues and encourage everyone to think, spot and speak out again abuse and adopt a zero tolerance to adults developing inappropriate relationships with young people. The most common type of crimes children are being used for are the selling and holding of drugs - often as part of ‘County Lines’ activity, carrying and storing money and weapons and committing theft, burglary or robbery. Grace Strong, Strategic Director of the Violence Reduction Network, said; “Exploitation is devastating for children, families and communities. Partners within our local multi-agency safeguarding hub are working hard to protect children and young people from harm. However, trusted adults working within a variety of settings can also play an important role. This film aims to raise awareness and empower these adults to be active bystanders, understanding the signs and taking appropriate action if they are concerned about a child. I would urge all adults to take just three minutes today and watch the film so we can all play our part in keeping all children and young people safe.” To raise awareness of the issue on #CEADAY21 people are being encouraged to write key messages on their hands and post the pictures on social media with the hashtag #Helping Hands. Anyone who has information should call police on 101 or report their concerns online. For more information visit www.leics.police.uk/areyoulistening

Officers are appealing for information after two robberies and several assaults were reported in Leicester on Thursday 11 March. It was reported that around 2.30pm on Green Lane Road a woman was assaulted, threatened with a knife and an attempt was made to steal her mobile. The woman sustained minor injuries. Around 3.15pm it was reported that several people were approached and slapped near Green Lane Infant School. Another robbery was reported around 8pm on St Saviours Road. A woman was reportedly followed and punched in the head before her mobile was stolen. The woman sustained a minor injury. A 30-year-old woman from Leicester has been arrested in connection with these incidents. She was described as wearing a black coat and light coloured blue/grey jeans or tracksuit bottoms. DS Jon Putnam said: “Two of these incidents were reported in the middle of the day when many people are likely to have been around. “We would like anyone who was affected during these incidents or anyone who witnessed them or saw the woman described to please get in touch.” Anyone with information should contact 101 quoting reference 21*139093. You can also visit https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/.