Tag Archives: Leicestershire

80-year-old dog walker killed in attack reported antisocial behaviour towards him to police

An 80-year-old dog walker who was allegedly killed by five children had previously complained to the police about the youngsters’ anti-social behaviour. Bhim Sen Kohli died on Monday after being attacked the day before while walking his dog Rocky in a park seconds from his home in the town of Braunstone, near Leicester. He had… Read More »

Fears of ‘undue moral influence’ on voters due to community leaders ‘promoting Islamic values’

Almost a decade ago, the mayor of Tower Hamlets was sensationally sacked after an electoral tribunal found him guilty of a series of “corrupt and illegal practices” including ballot rigging, bribery and vote buying. But perhaps the most concerning aspect of the ruling was that Lutfur Rahman was found to have exercised “undue moral influence”… Read More »

1.80m tall English left-arm fast bowler who wants to emulate Mitchell Starc

Josh Hull attracted attention with his speed and height – Shutterstock/John Mallett Josh Hull is huge. Even sitting down, he fills the room, so when this Cambridge farmer’s son says he wants to emulate Mitchell Starc, you can see the potential. Like Starc, Hull is a left-arm fast bowler and swings the ball. Standing at… Read More »