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Christopher Mardles

Man jailed after his horse trampled a hunt protestor in Sibbertoft

Police are asking if anyone recognises the tools.

Police appeal to trace owners of tools recovered in Lutterworth

One of the altered jars

Harborough couple caught out after defrauding pottery collectors

William Wallace.

Self-confessed 'scumbag' burglar near Harborough jailed

A Leicestershire police officer has been dismissed after creating a fake X (formerly Twitter) profile to send abusive messages to a member of the public.

Leicestershire police officer dismissed after calling member of public a ‘Nazi’

A man has been arrested on suspicion of multiple drugs offences after a crash between a car and two motorbikes.

Man arrested for multiple drugs offences after crash near Lutterworth

Police have launched an investigation after the incident which took place at about 6.55pm on Saturday (October 14).

Victim attacked by men in balaclavas after being hit by Desborough bike rider

Police are investigating

Victim attacked by men in balaclavas after being hit by bike rider

Police are appealing for witnesses and said a 37-year-old man from Harborough has been arrested in connection with the incident and is currently in police custody.

Market Harborough man arrested in connection with sexual assault

Carolyn said she was 'grateful' and 'humbled' to receive the unexpected award.

Kibworth author receives unexpected award for support to fellow entrepreneurs

Ajay Doppalapudi, Vahar Manchala and Rana Yellambai

Trio jailed for kidnapping woman and driving her to secluded spot
Three kidnappers who coerced a woman into getting in their car and driving her more than 15 miles to a spot near Lutterworth have each been jailed for a total of 10 years.

Kane Brookes

Jailed: Lutterworth man who stabbed young woman multiple times

Police are increasing patrols after a girl was approached by a suspicious man in the Harborough district.

Police increase patrols after girl is approached by suspicious man

Arrests included a driver five times over the limit. Image: Jon Hindmarch Newton Photography

Drink and drug driving arrests rise by nearly half during summer crackdown

PC Ross Ginns is appealing for witnesses and any information about the driver.

Driver punched and slapped during road rage incident near Lutterworth

Police officers made the discovery shortly before 9am on Thursday, August 31, in the course of a specialised search of the area around Kelmarsh where the annual Shambala festival takes place

Police searching Shambala festival area for 27-year-old man have found a body

Police are investigating a report of a serious sexual assault in Kibworth.

Police investigating report of serious sexual assault in Kibworth

Officers have been following all lines of enquiry to find him, including land searches of the festival site and surrounding area, supported by Northamptonshire Search and Rescue volunteers.

Police growing ‘increasingly concerned’ after man, 27, goes missing at festival

Works of original art were allegedly stolen from Nevill Holt Hall by the gang, as well as 319,000 face masks from the Eurohub.

Gang 'stole art worth £1.6m' from stately home as part of £4m haul, court hears

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Man arrested following assault outside Harborough pub

A suspected drink driver flipped their car onto its side after crashing in the north of the Harborough district.

Suspected drink driver flips car after hitting parked vehicle

Police appeal for witnesses

Police appeal for witnesses after woman assaulted in Desborough

The stolen items

Police appeal to return stolen ring and watch to rightful owners

The BMW crashed into Costa in Church Street just before 6am this morning (Wednesday).

Woman arrested on suspicion of drug driving after car crashed into coffee shop

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Ex Leicestershire police officer accused of sending sexually explicit pictures

Officers protect the scene after the stabbing (photo by Andrew Carpenter)

Two people admit stabbing young man in Market Harborough town centre

The Langton Arms is hosting the free festival in aid of international charity Children on the Edge.

Pub near Harborough set to host free family event in aid of children's charity

Police are appealing for information after burglars smashed their way into the Sainsbury’s store in Desborough and stole cigarettes. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

Burglars smash their way into Sainsbury’s store in Desborough
A police dog has found some of the stolen items dumped nearby, but no arrests have been made.

The outage affected all emergency services

Assurances sought that 999 disruption won’t be repeated

He has been remanded in custody

Harborough man appears in court after being charged with burglary and fraud

One of the bikes was capable of 40mph from the battery motor alone.

Police seize E-bikes in Harborough town centre

Guests can enjoy live music, Pimms and ice cream. Photo by Tim Kavanagh.

Retirees invited to revel at summer party at retirement complex in Harborough

A grow found by police

More than £7million of cannabis plants seized across Leicestershire in June

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Arrest made in Harborough district after reports of man carrying a knife

Robin Maughan

Harborough paedophile Robin Maughan has his jail sentence increased

Wycliffe Rooms

Two men charged following burglary in Lutterworth

Ranjit Gill, from Scraptoft Lane, wrongly claimed for council tax benefit over a near seven-year period.

Harborough council takes man to court over council tax fraud

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Car theft hot spots named: where does your region rank?

Police forces will continuously update the data which will be available to the public.

New crime data access is a 'step towards greater transparency'

Retired navy veteran Cliff says he will not let the incident get to him.

Retired navy veteran in his 70s fights off robber

Conor Sherwood, aged 28, of Nithsdale Avenue (formerly of Corby) pleaded guilty to conspiracy to supply Class B drugs, and was sentenced to four years.

Harborough man jailed for his involvement in significant drug network

A new balancing beam has been broken among other damage.

Persistent vandals strike again at newly repaired Harborough play area

A suspected thief's attempt to run away from police in Lutterworth ended as soon as it began - because he was wearing flip flops!

Dozy suspect's attempt to run away from police in Lutterworth ends in a flop!

Dramatic footage released by the force shows the pursuit and arrest of a disqualified driver who failed to stop for police.

Disqualified driver jailed after leading police on a high-speed chase

HMP Gartree prison entrance. PICTURE: ANDREW CARPENTER

'Deteriorating infrastructure' and violence among concerns in prison report
The Independent Monitoring Board has published its annual report on the high security jail near Market Harborough.

Kyane Reiss Jones, Brown Mujinga and Giovani Patrocinio

Five sentenced for involvement in county lines drug supply in Market Harborough

Vandals smashed 124 windows

Firm facing six-figure bill after mindless vandals smash up 17 double-deckers

Two suspects were tracked by a helicopter when they tried to hide from police following a dangerous high-speed chase in the Harborough district.

Helicopter tracks suspects after high-speed chase in Harborough district

The man has been jailed

Leicestershire Dad jailed for sexually assaulting his young daughter

Ryan Barby drove the wrong way down Weldon Road

Cottingham man drove wrong way down busy Corby A-road

Police

Man jailed after serious assault in Market Harborough

Police are appealing for information

Man threatened with a knife and had car stolen outside Lutterworth supermarket

How the prison would look

Decision on controversial super prison near Gartree to be delayed

An email was sent to parents at Welland Park Academy

Harborough students reminded of stranger danger

The RSPCA is appealing for information after a woman was seen repeatedly slapping a dog on its rear and back while in a field opposite Cuckoo Drive, Kibworth.

RSPCA investigating after woman seen repeatedly slapping dog in field