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Pensioner is attacked in Sileby home - This is Leicestershire
The elderly victim, who has asked not to be named, had got out of bed to go to the toilet when a man appeared in the hallway and pushed her back into the bedroom. She fell back and the intruder held her down and tried to cover her mouth, injuring her ...
Pensioner is attacked in home - This is Leicestershire
The elderly victim, who has asked not to be named, had got out of bed to go to the toilet when a man appeared in the hallway and pushed her back into the bedroom. She fell back and the intruder held her down and tried to cover her mouth, injuring her ...
Brave Leicester student wrestles her robber to the ground - This is Leicestershire
The 21-year-old, who has asked not to be named, jumped on her attacker's back, forced him down and grabbed her phone back. The 6ft man attacked the University of Leicester student as she crossed Victoria Park at 8.40am on Monday.
Thieves target elderly woman - This is Leicestershire
The victim, who has asked not to be named, issued a statement through Leicestershire police. She said: "This was a frightening experience but fortunately nothing was stolen. Pc Alan Cook, crime reduction officer for Leicester police, ...
Tories queued up to kiss the hand of 'Don' Parsons - This is Leicestershire
They might plot against him in private and when speaking off the record, but Tory councillors queued up to kiss the hand of "Don" Parsons at Thursday's council meeting. "Don't ever take sides with anyone against the family," said Marlon Brando in the ...
Stalking victims urged not to suffer in silence - This is Leicestershire
The woman, who asked to remain anonymous, said she had been supported by the police and had gained a lot of information from the National Stalking Helpline's website. She said: "I'm getting there. I'm a strong person and I'll survive this.
Leicestershire police kitted out with body-hugging T-shirts - This is Leicestershire
One officer, who asked not to be named, said: "The new shirt is comfortable, practical and lightweight. "The uniform has been evolving for some time and it does seem like the end of an era with the white shirt and tie going.
Long arm gets short sleeves - This is Leicestershire
One officer, who asked not to be named, said: "The new shirt is comfortable, practical and lightweight. "The uniform has been evolving for some time and it does seem like the end of an era with the white shirt and tie going.
Leicester hospitals set to axe 400 staff - This is Leicestershire
One employee, who asked not to be named, said: "Everyone is really worried about their job. "We haven't been told anything but we have seen a copy of the plan, which has set alarm bells ringing. "There is talk about a voluntary severance scheme being ...
Hospitals set to axe 400 staff - This is Leicestershire
One employee, who asked not to be named, said: "Everyone is really worried about their job. "We haven't been told anything but we have seen a copy of the plan, which has set alarm bells ringing. "There is talk about a voluntary severance scheme being ...
DRUGS INQUIRY: Big majority says 'yes' to legalising cannabis - This is Leicestershire
The mum, who asked not to be named, said her 23-year-old daughter's mental health started to deteriorate noticeably in 2009. "I am convinced it is because of the cannabis. That's when I became aware she was smoking it," she said.
Robber used knife to threaten shopkeeper - This is Leicestershire
The shopkeeper, who has asked not to be named, was attacked in his shop in Forest Road, off Humberstone Road, Leicester, shortly after 11am on Saturday. The punch left him with a bruise on his cheek and, he said, he has not been able to sleep since.
Driver's terror after robbery by gang of thugs - This is Leicestershire
The man, who asked to remain anonymous, said: "I had just made a delivery to a regular customer in Hamilton Circle when the youths came out of an alleyway and surrounded me. "There were five of them and one of them had a screwdriver.
Leicestershire village postmaster abducted in armed raid - This is Leicestershire
The postmaster, who has asked to remain anonymous, was on his way home from work when he was targeted. "It had been a long day and it was snowing heavily and I'd been up since early," said the man, who lives in Nottingham. "I just wanted to get home to ...
Policing cuts are criticised - This is Leicestershire
The officer, who asked not to be named, said: "There has been talk for months about our future in the police service with so many cutbacks. "We are relatively new and there is always that suspicion that we could become politically unfashionable and be ...
Dealers in designer drug are 'targeting teenagers' - This is Leicestershire
One mother, who did not want to be identified, said: "I am terrified this awful drug will kill him or cause long-term brain damage. "If not, it will end up ruining any chances he has of a bright future. "I have contacted the police and given them all ...
Police set routes to separate protesters in Leicester marches - This is Leicestershire
A Belgrave Gate shop owner, who also asked to remain anonymous, said: "If it really is all done and dusted by 2pm then we will be okay with it. "I expected a lot worse, given what happened last time. "There were a lot of problems into the evening and ...
Police urge pubs to shut for EDL rally in Leicester - This is Leicestershire
One city centre licensee, who asked not to be named, said: "We'll be closing for some of the day and it will cost us several hundred pounds in lost alcohol and food sales. "But I can't see any alternative to closing. It's just not worth the risk.
'Shut pubs for EDL rally' - This is Leicestershire
One city centre licensee, who asked not to be named, said: "We'll be closing for some of the day and it will cost us several hundred pounds in lost alcohol and food sales. "But I can't see any alternative to closing. It's just not worth the risk.