Police hope to win a court order to ban a persistent thief from Leicester city centre.

Leicester came ninth, just ahead of Coventry, with no other Midlands cities making the top 10. 

Police have warned shoppers and retailers to be ready for an anticipated rise in thefts in the run-up to Christmas.

Three men are facing deportation after a visit to Leicester by immigration officers.

A drink and drug-fuelled house guest attacked an innocent victim with a broken wine glass at a house party, a court heard.

A police officer who brought a bogus faith healer to justice after he tricked his victims into handing over at least £650,000 has been honoured by her chief constable.

A brave Police Officer stood alone between two sets of warring football hooligans as they pelted each other with glasses and bottles and exchanged punches.

A thief with 63 previous convictions avoided a prison sentence after his barrister urged a judge to give him "one last chance."

Users of Apple's iPhone device are being warned about a scam where scrupulous thieves are making £50 a time.

The school holidays are in full swing across Leicestershire and with much of the county heading off on its summer break over the next few weeks, many homes will be left unoccupied for a couple of weeks.