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Fifteen men from two rival groups have gone on trial for a pre-planned brawl that broke out outside a city takeaway – during which two were stabbed.Nottingham Crown Court heard yesterday that the defendants, including "sworn enemies" Raja Khan and Arfan Alyas, allegedly clashed near the Asian Flavaz restaurant in Aspley (pictured), where Alyas worked, just before midnight on January 6.Raja Khan thought Arfan Alyas had got away with his alleged part in a hit-and-run three...

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November 3, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A serial bike thief was jailed for 50 weeks yesterday after a judge said he cared nothing for the owners of the expensive cycles he targeted.Nottingham Magistrates Court heard that drug user Stephen Brecknock went into the city with bolt croppers, pliers, keys and a knife to help himself to people's bikes.He struck at Nottingham Railway Station, around the city and in Beeston, before being arrested.Deputy District Judge Kevin Grego told him: "You have problems from your drug misuse but I am...

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November 3, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A drunk commuter was yesterday ordered to pay £1,000 compensation to a woman he groped at Nottingham Railway Station. Brett Tomlinson, 28, told his trial that he regarded her "as a good looking girl and wanted to have a flirt", the city's magistrates' court was told. But he was found guilty of the sexual touching of a woman without her consent on platform three on April 23. Deputy District Judge Kevin Grego said: "It beggars belief what he was doing." And he...

Six arrests in pension case

November 3, 2015, 10:00 pm

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Six people have been arrested as part of a joint police operation involving Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire police, the Pensions Regulator and the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate.Officers searched an employment agency in Nottingham city centre and another in Derby yesterday.A 35-year-old man was arrested in Nottingham. Three men aged 28, 37 and 38 and a 31-year-old woman were arrested in Derby, and another 31-year-old woman was arrested after voluntarily attending a police station in...

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November 4, 2015, 12:18 am

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For more than 20 years, Bob Garland chaired Bingham Neighbourhood Watch – helping to keep the town safe while winning numerous awards with the scheme in the process. Bob first set up the scheme in 1987 after not knowing what to do upon hearing a burglar alarm, and has since seen the protection scheme's popularity grow to the point where 1,900 houses and 4,500 residents are covered. During Bob's chairmanship, the Watch has twice won Rushcliffe Borough Council's best group scheme award...

Nottingham Forest v Derby County: Police to listen out for 'vile...

November 4, 2015, 2:31 am

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Police have warned that "evidence gatherers" will be listening out for "vile and distasteful" chants as Nottingham Forest host Derby County this Friday. The game, at the City Ground, kicks off at 7.30pm on Friday, November 6. Nottinghamshire Police has put out the warning to fans ahead of the game to be on their best behaviour and also said anyone who decides to invade the pitch will be arrested and face a football banning order. Chief Superintendent Mark Holland said:...

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November 4, 2015, 5:58 am

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A delivery driver who sexually assaulted two customers on his round has been jailed for more than three years. Philemon Meteke, of Bulwell, was given a 40-month sentence after pleading guilty to two counts of sexual assault and ordered to sign the sexual offenders register. The 38-year-old, of Merchant Street, delivered a parcel to a woman in West Hallam, Derbyshire, on July 19 last year and asked if he could use her toilet. She agreed but, before he left the house, he assaulted her. He...

Man 'jumped on car bonnet then stripped naked'

November 4, 2015, 6:04 am

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St Ann's residents were shocked to see a man jumping up and down on a car bonnet, a court heard. But more surprises were in store when Jonathan Brett clambered onto the roof of a house and "stripped completely naked", said Michele Macleod, prosecuting. Nottingham Magistrates Court was told that the 27-year-old then tore a television aerial off the roof, before finally clambering down. He then spat at a police officer when arrested for the incident on August 12, the court...

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November 4, 2015, 6:53 am

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Groups of Derby County and Nottingham Forest hooligans who became involved in a mass brawl boasted to each other online in the days that followed, a court was told.Internet and phone messages between some of those either charged or alleged to have been fighting saw them describe the clash as "class" while others said they would not be imprisoned if they were caught.Giving evidence at the trial of three men who have pleaded not guilty to conspiracy to commit violent disorder, Sally...

Graduate jailed for life after stabbing lodger to death

November 4, 2015, 8:07 am

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A psychotic graduate who stabbed two men in Ilkeston after watching a violent Hollywood film has received a life sentence.Santino Genovese was today told he will serve a minimum of 13-and-a-half-years in jail after pleading guilty to manslaughter and attempted murder.He was suffering from an undiagnosed mental illness when he killed Paul Averill and attempted to murder Jason Goodacre, who were staying at Genovese's home in Charlotte Street, Ilkeston.Just hours earlier, Genovese and Mr Goodacre...

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November 4, 2015, 8:09 am

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Police officers are calling for the power to use tasers as Nottinghamshire Police looks down the barrel at "impossible" cuts.The force expects to be asked to shave between 25 per cent and 40 per cent – between £30million and £50million – off its already dwindling budget by chancellor George Osborne in his Autumn budget.Police and Crime Commissioner Paddy Tipping, who is in London discussing the latest round of cuts with the Home Office, told the Post that at...

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November 4, 2015, 8:15 am

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A family is appealing for help to track down an "irresponsible" and "dangerous" hit-and-run moped rider who knocked down a 12-year-old girl outside a city school. Abby Reeve-Hailes was walking to catch her bus home after a day at Nottingham Academy School, in Sneinton Boulevard, when a moped veered off the road and ran over her foot. She screamed in pain and said the rider turned to look at her – but then rode off. Abby, of Carlton, was taken to hospital and...

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November 4, 2015, 8:15 am

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The family of 30-year-old Ilkeston man stabbed to death in his own flat have welcomed his killer's life sentence and say they want to "continue to achieve in his name".Speaking after mentally ill Santino Genovese was told it would be a minimum of thirteen and a half years before he could apply parole, Paul Averill's sister Claire said seeing the knifeman behind bars was "the next step in their journey to recovery".Judge Michael Stokes QC sent the 24-year-old back to the...

Aspley street brawl trial update: 'All hell broke loose' - say...

November 4, 2015, 10:42 am

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A violent clash in the street between two "sworn enemies" involved a car ramming vehicles and running people over as "all hell broke loose", a court heard.One witness who called police described how cars were smashed in, doors were hanging off them and it was "chaos".A jury at Nottingham Crown Court heard more about the devastation at the scene at the trial of 15 men who deny violent disorder.Weapons, including baseball bats, a garden spade and pizza paddle, were...

Rushcliffe Community Awards: Pals put troubles behind them

November 4, 2015, 10:00 pm

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A wide range of contenders are battling it out in this year's Rushcliffe Community Awards. Oonagh Robinson and Jon Ashby speak to some of them.Teenage pals Paige Price and Terri Driscoll both remember a time when they had problems at school – but they've completely turned their lives around, thanks to Nottinghamshire County Cricket Club's inspirational Positive Futures programme.Now, the formerly disruptive pair, from Cotgrave, are training to become peer mentors for the programme, which...

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Paedophile gave girl Madonna poster

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A paedophile who gave a Madonna poster to his victim as a reward for sex acts was jailed for six years yesterday.Jobless Kevin Wright's abuse lasted for four years and began when the girl was only ten, Nottingham Crown Court heard. It took place in Long Eaton until 1992 and it took 20 years for the woman to contact police.Officers traced Wright, 45, to London and arrested him. He admitted two counts of attempted rape and indecency with a child.Mark Knowles, prosecuting, said Wright was around...

Five bailed in pensions and pay probe

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Five people who were arrested as part of a joint police operation have been bailed.The arrests were made following investigations by Notts and Derbyshire police, the Pensions Regulator and the Employment Agency Standards Inspectorate.A 35-year-old man was arrested in Nottingham and three men aged 28, 37 and 38 and a 31-year-old woman were arrested in Derby on suspicion of fraud and have been bailed pending further inquiries.A 31-year-old woman, who attended a police station and was questioned...

'Find moped rider who ran over my daughter's foot'

November 4, 2015, 10:15 pm

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A family is appealing for help to track down an "irresponsible" and "dangerous" hit-and-run moped rider who struck a 12-year-old girl outside a city school. Abby Reeve-Hailes was walking to catch her bus home after a day at Nottingham Academy School, in Greenwood Road, and was crossing nearby Rippon Road with a friend when she was struck by a moped travelling in the opposite direction. She screamed in pain and said the rider turned to look at her – but then rode...

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November 5, 2015, 3:42 am

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If you can help police identify the people in these CCTV images, your information could lead to an arrest.Local policing teams in the Broxtowe area have released footage of four people they want to speak to in connection with a series of thefts in Stapleford and Beeston.Inspector Steve Wragg said: "I ask the public to help the police identify these dishonest people in order to make our streets and shops safer for all."The appeals include: A man understood to be behind a string of shop...

Crack down on 'mindless' graffiti vandals on Ilkeston estate

November 5, 2015, 4:51 am

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"Mindless" vandals in Ilkeston have been warned that the council is cracking down on graffiti in the Larklands estate. Erewash Borough Council has asked residents to help them work out who is behind the 'tags' left on walls, empty buildings and utility boxes. The council, which believes numerous vandals are involved, said there has been a rise in graffiti on the estate. Tags have been spotted in Station Lane, Greenwood Avenue and Green Lane. Councillor Garry Hickton, lead...