[ad_1] Passerby saw smoke coming from building The fire service was called after a member of the public saw smoke coming from the bottom of the old Royal Mail building in Campbell Street. The centre has been closed for several years but is known to be used regularly by rough sleepers. A spokeswoman for the…
[ad_1] A gang of armed thugs threatened to spray acid at a mum and her four-year-old son during a terrifying seven-hour raid on their home, a court heard. The woman opened her front-door to be confronted by two gang members – one in Royal Mail uniform – who were armed with a hammer and burst…
[ad_1] A spate of thefts of cars that use advanced electronic keys has prompted police to recommend some very low-tech crime prevention techniques. In a post on Facebook, Hinckley Police advised people to block their keyless car in with another vehicle when they leave it overnight, or to even get special bollards to prevent thefts,…
[ad_1] Occupants of Royal Mail vehicle, Renault and Skoda sought Police have released more details of people they would like to speak to who may have seen the A5 crash or have further information. Detective Sergeant Paul Hawkins, from Leicestershire Police’s serious collision investigation unit, said: “I’d like to hear from anyone who was in…
[ad_1] A spike in fraud cases is being seen in Leicester, including cases where criminals tell vulnerable people they need to hand over bank details to get their coronavirus vaccine. HSBC is warning everyone in the city to be vigilant after their branches across Leicester noticed a high number of people falling victim to various…
[ad_1] Parcels crammed with cannabis have been intercepted by police at East Midlands Airport. Suspicions were raised during routine screening at a cargo firm at the Castle Donington airfield yesterday evening, Thursday March 4, according to police. Officers with East Midlands Airport Police were called to the unit and, on closer inspection, it was confirmed…
[ad_1] Housholds across Leicestershire have been receiving mail at least seven years late after long-lost post was recovered from a house in the county. At least two people from Leicestershire, including one person from Melton, are known to have received mail this week that dates back at least seven years. The resident from Melton, who…
[ad_1] The number of dog attacks on postmen and women has leapt by 73 per cent in just one year, new figures show. The statistics, released after Royal Mail prosecuted a dog-sitter for letting a Jack Russell get out and bite a postman’s groin , show there were 133 attacks on postal staff in Leicestershire,…