Tough action to root out serious violence and knife crime delivers success Monday, 25 March, 2024 Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed the success of joint action to crackdown on serious violence and knife crime and reduce incidents. The Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC works collaboratively with Leicestershire Police's Violence and Complex Crime Unit's Prevention Team and the Violence Reduction Network (VRN) to prevent and reduce serious violence and knife crime... Local News
My Community Day in Blaby 29th July 2023 On 29 June I spent one of my regular Community Days in the Blaby Council area. My meetings with councillors, residents, organisations and businesses threw up a... Local News
A quick stop in Welford Road, Leicester, and a great surprise. 29th July 2023 On 27 July I stopped off at the shops in Welford Road to have a chat with shop owners and managers about their experiences of crime and policing. And I ended up... Local News
New rules to strengthen policing vetting standards welcomed by PCC 29th July 2023 Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has backed new rules giving forces additional tools to root out officers who... Local News
Charnwood - Report back on my Community Day 29th July 2023 A few weeks ago I spent a Community Day in Charnwood meeting with local residents, councillors and business owners. I can now report back on the follow up to... Local News
My Community Day in Harborough Council Area 20 July 2023 29th July 2023 Highlights: Broughton Astley Drug paraphernalia found in Main Street Shoplifting has now ceased after Police action. Speeding reported on B581 Market Harborough... Local News
My Visit to Wigston 11 July 24th July 2023 Highlights: Community Safety Partnership, which I help fund, has sound plans for the coming year. Shoplifting being tackled Anti Social Behaviour in shopping... Local News
Rutland Community Day Feedback 24th July 2023 I am delighted to say that I am now able to report back on the issues raised with me on my recent Rutland Community Day. Oakham Langham Lane north of the town... Local News
PCC announces new funding boost to help communities fight back against crime 23rd July 2023 As Anti-Social Behaviour Awareness Week gets underway, charities and community groups are being invited to bid for funding to help Police and Crime Commissioner... Local News
My Statement on the Christian Light and Life taking place near Market Harborough 22nd July 2023 My Statement on the Christian Light and Life taking place near Market Harborough I have been contacted by a number of councillors, members of the public and... Local News