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A judge was moved to give a cannabis grower "a chance" after hearing how he pledged to stay off drugs at his father's death bed.Kyle Simpson, 31, who has a background of drug abuse, was involved in a cannabis factory at a flat in Aikman Avenue, New Parks, Leicester, in September 2013.Simpson wept in the dock as Judge Simon Hammond said: "He promised his father last December he would beat his drug addiction."It was a promise made to a dying man and it appears he's kept his...

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Gunmen found guilty of murdering mother-of-two Hayley Pointon

July 31, 2015, 8:43 am

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Two gunmen are facing life sentences after being found guilty by a jury of murdering a mother-of-two.Aaron Newman and Aaron Power were convicted of shooting dead Hayley Pointon in a contract-style killing that went wrong outside her boyfriend's home in Sunnydale Road, Hinckley.The bullet had been meant for her partner, Nigel Barwell, who escaped unharmed.Ms Pointon died at the scene on the night of Sunday February 2, 2013.A Leicester Crown Court jury found both men guilty after deliberating for...

Paedophile who subjected four children to sex abuse told his...

August 1, 2015, 4:40 am

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A paedophile who subjected four different children to life-shattering ordeals of sex abuse has been told his 24-year jail term was "severe" - but not a day too long.Robin Leonard Burrows, 55, was brought to justice three decades after committing a string of child sex offences. Burrows, of Jasmine Court, off Saffron Road, South Wigston, was finally put behind bars in January at Leicester Crown Court after a trial at Derby Crown Court.Burrows (54) was convicted of 20 crimes, including...

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August 3, 2015, 2:29 am

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A property developer set up a lucrative cannabis factory in an industrial unit, to help pay off debts when his business folded, a court heard.Livio Salvador-Aylott (42) was cultivating 71 illegal plants, in four stages of growth, which could have produced four kilos of the class B drug, with a wholesale value of £25,000.Jonathon Dee, prosecuting, said: "There was a production line with various stages for continuous crops virtually every month, with the potential for 12 kilos a year,...

Driver admits causing death of pedestrian, 79, after smoking...

August 3, 2015, 10:43 am

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A motorist has appeared in court to admit causing the death of a 79-year-old pedestrian, by careless driving, when impaired through drugs.Godfread Housen, 41, a mechanic, consumed cannabis prior to the incident, Leicester Crown Court was told.Pensioner, Brian Sheldon, of Bishop Street, Melton, died after being in a collision with Housen's car on Saxby Road, in the town, on November 15, 2013.Mr Sheldon later died in hospital.The Leicester Crown Court case was adjourned for the prosecution to...

Heroin and cocaine dealer, 16, sentenced to two years detention

August 4, 2015, 3:16 am

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A 16-year-old heroin and cocaine dealer who continued pedalling drugs after being caught was sentenced to two years detention and training.The juvenile was first spotted plying his trade in Roslyn Street, Highfields, Leicester, on February 27.Victoria Rose, prosecuting, said he was seen loitering in the area on a pedal cycle.Officers found he was carrying 18 wraps of cocaine and 17 deals of heroin, worth £910.When his city centre home was searched a small amount of cannabis was found.Text...

​Man who tried to stop fight outside Lamplighter's pub suffered...

August 4, 2015, 10:40 pm

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A "peacemaker" suffered a fractured skull and bleeding on the brain after being felled in the street by a single blow, a court heard.The victim Jason Fitzjohn, 42, was trying to stop a fight between Samuel Branson and a friend, outside the Lamplighter's pub, in Silver Street, in the city centre.Branson, 22, was ordered to pay £3,000 compensation to his victim.Leicester Crown Court heard how he drunkenly punched Mr Fitzjohn causing him to fall unconscious to the ground, at 4am on...

Dangerous BMW driver involved in police chase given suspended...

August 5, 2015, 3:39 am

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A dangerous BMW driver involved in a police chase on residential streets was given a suspended detention sentence.Jack Crane, 19, who had no driving licence or insurance, failed to give way at several junctions and twice mounted the kerb during the almost two-mile pursuit.Alan Murphy, prosecuting, said: "PC Daniel Hudson was on mobile patrol at 2.15pm on April 25 when he noticed a young-looking male at the wheel of a BMW parked in Warden's Walk and decided to speak to him."He turned...

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August 5, 2015, 3:54 am

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A drug dealer was caught trying to flush a stash of crack-cocaine down the toilet when the police burst in, a court heard.Justin Edam Render, who was jailed for two years and 11 months, was trying to dispose of the drugs when officers executed a search warrant at his then partner's home in Clifton Road, Aylestone.Kate Plummer, prosecuting, said: "On gaining entry they found the defendant in the bathroom upstairs."She said a plastic bag was recovered from the toilet bowl, containing 11...

Man's body was dumped on street in wheelie bin, murder jury told

August 5, 2015, 10:14 am

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A man's body was dumped on the street in a wheelie bin, after he was brutally murdered in his home.William Tomlinson, known as Bill, 64, was strangled and his throat severed with a kitchen knife.His niece, Emma Tomlinson, 24, and her boyfriend, Nathan Kearney, 33, are on trial at Leicester Crown Court.Both deny murdering Mr Tomlinson, of St Stephen's Road, Highfields, on February 18.But they admit perverting the course of justice by destroying or concealing evidence.Nic Lobbenberg QC,...

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August 6, 2015, 4:32 am

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A motorist was caught in a Land Rover towing a caravan, within hours of them being stolen, a court heard.The owner of the £16,000 caravan had just packed it up with clothes and food ready to go on holiday when it was taken, in Thurlaston village, between Enderby and Earl Shilton.The Land Rover was separately stolen from outside a smallholding in Earl Shilton.Leicester Crown Court was told that Thomas Hames, 29, was caught red-handed when police stopped him on the A46 near Birstall, at...

Leicester sham marriage nurse loses sentence appeal

August 6, 2015, 5:01 am

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A Leicester nurse jailed after entering into a sham marriage for money had her tough sentence backed by top judges - despite the crushing effect of jail on her young daughter.Ana De Jesus Pereira-Goncalves was handed a 12-month jail term at Leicester Crown Court in April after she admitted assisting unlawful immigration.The 33-year-old, who has a glowing record as a nurse, got sucked into the immigration scam before going through the marriage ceremony 15 years ago.London's Appeal Court heard how...

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August 6, 2015, 5:29 am

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A taxi company which refused to carry a blind passenger because he was accompanied by his guide dog has been fined £1,000 with more than £700 costs.Prahlad Pandya (52) of Gwencole Crescent, Braunstone, owner of A1 Highfields Associates Ltd, also known as Highfields Taxis, was dealt with in absence at Leicester Magistrates' Court, of failing to accept a booking by a disabled person accompanied by an assistance dog in Leicester on January 30 this year.Nicola Birch, from Leicester City...

Greville Janner must appear at sexual abuse allegations court

August 7, 2015, 3:40 am

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Greville Janner must appear in court to face allegations of abusing nine boys during the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s, a magistrates' court ruled today.The 87-year-old former Labour MP for Leicester West was due to appear at Westminster Magistrates' Court today charged with 22 sexual offences against boys and men, between 1963 and 1988.However, he did not attend the hearing as, according to his legal team, he is suffering from advanced, severe dementia. However, the court ordered he should be at a...

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August 7, 2015, 3:44 am

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A woman who forged a work permit and fraudulently obtained more than £1,000 worth of clothes and shoes using a stolen credit card was jailed for nine months.Bridget Mathanda, who is nine weeks pregnant, also unsuccessfully tried to obtain £5,500 more items using the card, in nine attempted transactions.She pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to possessing a false identity document, possessing an article, a bank card, in connection with fraud, and two counts of fraudulently using...

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August 7, 2015, 10:39 am

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A woman confessed to a friend that her boyfriend had strangled her uncle before sawing through his neck with a bread knife, a murder trial jury heard.Emma Tomlinson also told Laurie Taylor that victim William Tomlinson's body was dumped in a wheelie bin and an attempt was made to set it alight, Leicester Crown Court heard.Tomlinson (24) and her boyfriend, Nathan Kearney (33), deny murdering Mr William "Bill" Tomlinson, at the flat they all shared at St Stephen's Road, Highfields, early...

Benefit fraudster failed to tell council his wife had two jobs

August 8, 2015, 7:09 am

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A man was overpaid more than £9,600 in housing and council tax benefits when he failed to tell Leicester City Council his wife had two jobs.Isaac Fungai Chiza (68) of Upper Temple Walk, Beaumont Leys, Leicester, pleaded guilty at the city's magistrates' court to dishonestly making a false statement on July 2 and 5 2012 to obtain benefits.Hannah Price, for the council, said: "The claim was fraudulent from the outset."When an application for benefit was made he declared his wife...

Carjacker's jail term extended after he attacks prison officer

August 9, 2015, 5:32 am

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A carjacker has had his jail sentence extended after attacking a prison officer and fracturing his eye socket.William Swepson repeatedly punched the officer and two of his colleagues, after having his tobacco confiscated, Leicester Crown Court was told.The 22-year-old prisoner, formerly of Melton Road, Thurmaston, was serving a five year and three month sentence for offences including robbery and having a blade.He was jailed last December for holding a knife to a woman's throat and threatening...

Drink driver who ran over and killed her mum faces jail

August 10, 2015, 10:01 pm

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A woman who ran over and killed her mother while being more than twice the legal drink drive limit has been told she could go to prison.Debra Jenkins (57) reversed into her 89-year-old mother Joan Donisthorpe while in The Green in Syston.Mrs Donisthorpe, who lived in Syston, was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre, in Nottingham, where she later died from her injuries.Jenkins, of Herrick Close, Sileby, pleaded guilty at Leicester Crown Court to causing the death of Mrs Donisthorpe by careless...

Greville Janner's lawyers' human rights bid to keep him out of...

August 11, 2015, 4:51 am

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Lawyers acting for Greville Janner are to challenge a judge's ruling he should appear in court to face allegations of child sex abuse on the grounds it would breach his human rights.The former Labour MP, 87, is accused of 22 sexual offences against nine boys and men between 1963 and 1988.Greville Janner, who was MP for Leicester West for 27 years from 1970, denies any wrongdoing and his family say he 'is entirely innocent'.His lawyers said his severe dementia meant he was not fit to attend...