Assault and robbery in Birstall

Police are appealing for public help following an assault and robbery in Birstall.
The incident happened at around 9pm on Friday October 5, 2012 when the two victims aged 14 and 15 were walking along Wanlip Lane.  They noticed a group of youths walk from Lambourne Road onto Wanlip Lane towards them.  The group of youths, who are described as white and aged around 16 to 17-years-old, approached them and one of the group punched the 15-year-old victim in the face.  He was then kicked before the group made off with a Blackberry Curve mobile phone and black BMW bike back onto Lambourne Road.
Detective Constable Phil Lilley, the investigating officer, said: “Thankfully the assaulted boy was not seriously injured but they are both obviously keen for the return of their property.  “We are trying to locate a group of people who had been passing and came to their aid. They may have information about the assault or who was responsible so we would urge them to get on touch.  “I would also like to talk to anyone who saw what happened or knows someone who has recently acquired this property.”
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact DC 1551 Phil Lilley on 101*, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1551. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers, which is free** and anonymous, on 0800 555 111.
* Calls to 101 cost 15p for the entire call from both mobile phones and land lines
** Please note some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call
Issued on 25/10/12 at 11:55
Crime reference number: LC/04459/12-7

(copied from Leicestershire Constabulary website)




- posted by allan on Thursday, October 25, 2012

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Crime prevention road shows touring Charnwood

Crime prevention and fire safety road shows are being held in Charnwood in a bid to reduce burglaries and anti-social behaviour during a busy couple of months.
With Halloween, Diwali, bonfire night and Christmas on the horizon, the police are aware that there is a potential for crime to increase during such a busy time. Officers are working with the Charnwood Community Safety Partnership and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service to deliver fire safety and crime prevention advice sessions in Syston, Thurmaston, Birstall and Barrow between October 24th and 26th.
Representatives from all three organisations will be in the villages to offer advice, give out useful information and answer any queries people may have. They’ll be reminding people to be careful with candles around Diwali and Christmas; to lock up when they are out celebrating and not to leave anything of value in their vehicles while they are shopping. A large advertising van will be dropping in to remind people to report suspicious activity to the police.
Officers will also be encouraging everyone to register with Immobilise - the free national property register - and record all their identifiable items. They will be using a Hermes scanner, a hand held device which can be used to accurately and quickly register property onto immobilise. People can register things like their phones straight away and when they go home log on to the system and add other items. Registering with Immobilise helps the police to return property to its rightful owner should it be lost or stolen anywhere in the country.
The road shows are part of Operation Dynamo, the Force wide anti- burglary campaign.

Birstall - Co-op Car Park.
Wednesday 24th October 11.00am - 1.00pm.
Thursday 25th October 11.00am - 1.00pm.

(Information copied from police website)




- posted by allan on Monday, October 22, 2012

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