All news on the topic: Leicester
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"Potential serial killer" jailed again after release despite chilling rape and murder plot
A ’potential serial killer’ who was freed from prison despite plotting the murders of women and children has now been jailed again for sickening new crimes.
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Derbyshire Police call handler admits leaking confidential police information to third parties
A police staff member has admitted misconduct in public office by accessing confidential material and leaking it to third parties.
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Drug dealer jailed after flaunting Rolexes, Lamborghini and Salt Bae meal on Instagram
A drug dealer who showed off his luxury lifestyle on Instagram by posing with Rolex watches, driving a Lamborghini and splashing more than £1,200 in cash on a meal at Salt Bae’s restaurant has been jailed.
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Man dies after suspected poisoning in Leicester, police arrest suspect
A man has died following an alleged poisoning in Leicester, prompting emergency services to swarm a busy high street.
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Massive fire at Leicester scrap yard sends smoke billowing across city
Eight fire engines and several specialist appliances are addressing the blaze at a recycling and scrap metal site in Leicester, with a huge plume of thick smoke billowing across the city.
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Man discovered deceased in a car outside Asda in Leicester
A man’s body was discovered in a car at an Asda superstore yesterday morning, prompting multiple police vehicles to be called to the scene.
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Hit-and-run after brawl: car ploughs into crowd in central Leicester, three in serious condition
A car reportedly collided with pedestrians in Leicester, leaving four people injured - police were called to the scene at around 12.30am on Saturday and a 31-year-old man has been arrested
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Two teenagers found guilty of killing 80-year-old Bhim Kohli in Leicester park attack
Two teenagers have been found guilty at Leicester crown court of the manslaughter of Bhim Kohli after the 80-year-old was attacked in a park near Leicester in September.
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Six Afghans arrested in the UK on suspicion of human trafficking
Six men have been arrested in the UK over their suspected involvement in a major people smuggling ring.
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Tributes flow as inquest into helicopter crash begins
Tributes have been paid to five people who died in a helicopter crash outside Leicester City’s King Power Stadium, as an inquest into their deaths got under way more than six years later.
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Major incident: 59 people rescued from flooding
A major incident has been declared due to widespread flooding across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, with dozens rescued by emergency services.
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Tributes to ‘beautiful’ girl, 6, killed in house fire after teenager is arrested
Tributes have poured in after a six-year-old girl was killed in a catastrophic house fire.
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A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following the discovery of a woman’s body in a residence in Leicester
A 47-year-old man is in police custody after being arrested on suspicion of murder
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Man's 'dead body' joke backfires as police raid home and make illegal discovery
Structural engineer David Miller told the officers the 211g of cannabis - with a street value of up to £1,600 - was all for his own consumption. He said he bought in bulk because he didn't like to go out regularly to buy from dealers
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Cops make arson arrest after man suffers serious injuries in house explosion
A man has been arrested on suspicion of arson after a 'loud' house explosion in Leicester left another man seriously injured and caused nearby flats to be evacuated
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Hero Amazon delivery driver dashes to rescue man out of house after blast
Diogo Moreira, who is an Amazon delivery driver, reacted swiftly after the large explosion had rocked the flat in the Beaumont Leys suburb of Leicester this afternoon
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Man suffers serious injuries after house explosion blows out windows
The explosion in Beaumont Leys, Leicester, which happened this afternoon, has left one man with serious injuries, Leicestershire Police said as it investigates the blast
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Leicester Hospitals critical incident with '400 people' waiting for care
Reports of more than 400 people waiting in A&E at Leicester Royal Infirmary this morning and a further 50 people waiting in the backs of ambulances for care
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Girl, 3, injured after dog attacked her as she walked down street with mum
A girl and her mother were attacked by what is believed to be a pitbull dog, with police now appealing for further information following the terrifying incident
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Man found not guilty of killing girlfriend as she tried to stop him leaving her
Ian Curson says he didn't know his girlfriend Caragh Eaton had fallen to the ground and fatally fractured her skull as he drove away, after an altercation in which she tried to stop him leaving
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Sonic boom as RAF jets scramble to escort plane and thousands hear 'explosion'
People living in Leicester, Northampton and Oxford reported hearing a loud noise this morning which sounded like an explosion. Some suggested it may have been a sonic boom
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