Co-ordinators and Members Meeting
All co-ordinators and members are invited to a meeting on Thursday 29th September at 7.45pm in the Methodist Church Hall on Wanlip Lane, Birstall.

We will have a Q&A with police representatives including Inspector Chris Alcott,
PC Hughes and PCSO Mark Butler
- posted by Shreekant @ 3:15 PM

 
Arrests & Charges Good News - but “Holiday Burglaries” Cause Concern
Along with the arrests detailed below, a man from Leicester has been charged in connection with a burglary in Birstall in which a car was also stolen. Other similar offences in this area are also being attributed to this person.

The man on the black mountain bike mentioned in last month’s newsletter has been arrested and remanded into custody. A lengthy sentence is expected.

Also, arrests for public order offences have been made in the Wanlip Lane area.

However, police have expressed concern over holiday burglaries: Most recent burglaries have taken place while the victims have been away on holiday. >Click here for advice on protecting your property while you’re away. (http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/docs2/hs_away.html)
- posted by Shreekant @ 3:11 PM

 
Man appears in court for Birstall robbery; adjourned for psychiatric report
A 33-year-old man who broke his wrist while trying to rob a woman in Birstall on June 18 this year has appeared in court.

Matthew George Frape of Mottisford Road, Abbey Rise, Leicester pleaded guilty to attempting to rob the victim of her handbag and had his case adjourned for the preparation of a psychiatric report. Frape was remanded into custody until November 14.

Leicester Crown Court heard that Frape had previously been sentenced to four years' imprisonment for carrying out a similar crime, when he was thwarted by two elderly women he was trying to rob.It was not long after his release that he carried out the Birstall offence.

The prosecution did not open the facts of the case involving his latest victim, although he was said to have broken his wrist during the robbery attempt and appeared in the dock with his arm in a bandage.David Herbert, defending, said that drink was a key factor in both incidents.

Judge Philip Head told him: "There's a worrying similarity to the previous matter for which you were sentenced."There are substantial grounds for fearing you might commit another such serious offence.'

'The court heard that under recently-introduced laws, if his case was considered serious enough by the judge, Frape could qualify for a life sentence to protect the public.
- posted by Shreekant @ 2:45 PM

 
Man charged for robbery in Blenheim Road
A 33 year old man has been arrested in Scotland and charged with a recent robbery on Blenheim Road along with numerous other offences.

The incident in Blenheim Road, Birstall took place at about 5.45pm on Tuesday 2nd August. An elderly lady was pushed over from behind and her bag was stolen.

Other similar incidents occurred about 5.10pm on Monday 1st August in Roydon Crescent and on Wednesday 3rd August about 12.15pm in Lonsdale Road, Thurmaston.

Two of the victims sustained minor injuries which required hospital treatment.

If you saw anything of these incidents or have any other information please ring the police on (0116) 2222222. Investigating officer, Detective Sergeant Bill Soand ( collar No 457 ).
- posted by allan @ 9:24 PM