Inspector Shane O'Neill is the new commander for Spinney Hill Park Local Policing Unit. Inspector Shane O'Neill joined Leicestershire Constabulary in 1997 and has been an operational police officer in various roles across the Force's City Basic Command Unit (BCU). These roles have included time spent as a local police officer and neighbourhood officer at Welford Road Local Policing Unit (LPU) before being promoted to sergeant. Inspector O'Neill was then posted to Mansfield House LPU and worked within the City 'Community Safety Bureau' before being involved in the implementation of the Interagency Community Safety Bureau aspects of the 101 service. On promotion to Inspector he took on an Operational Command Inspector role covering the Leicester City area and all six LPUs including Spinney Hill Park. Inspector O'Neill feels privileged to be the new LPU Commander at Spinney Hill Park and looks forward to continuing to deliver the high standards of neighbourhood policing already present. He feels tackling anti-social behaviour and reducing crime in our communities must be developed even further. "I feel it is important to ensure the policing priorities of the area are representative of the needs of all our neighbourhoods and that by working with partner agencies and community groups we make them better places to live and work. By making sure we consult regularly with local people and listen to their concerns and feedback we make sure we are accessible as part of the community." Anyone with comments or problems relating to crime and disorder are encouraged to contact Inspector O'Neill or any of his neighbourhood officers who will be pleased to discuss any matters of concern you may have.

Pc-1047-tom-walkinshaw - I've been in the police for 24 years and a beat officer in the Highfields for the last 20 years. My focus will remain on the Conduit Street / Prebend Gardens area and surrounding streets.

PSCO 6048 Willson - I recently joined as a PCSO and am very keen to work with this team to make the neighbourhood a safer place.

PSCO 6655 Arak - I joined as a PSCO a year ago and am very pleased to be part of the St Peters team. I see my role as actively dealing with anti-social behaviour and any issue the community may have.

Pc 222 Ellis - I've been in the police for 19 years - the last 6 years of which as a beat officer in this area. My focus will be on the St Stephens's road / Evington Road and surround areas.

Pc 4553 Bird - I've been in the police for nearly 3 years having and recently joined the St Peters team, I will be working closely with Pc Hefford in forging close links with the St Peters community.

Pc 51 Hefford - I've been a police officer for 29 years - the last 20 of which as a beat officer on the St Peters. My focus is the St Peters tower blocks and surrounding area. I also work with the staff at Moat Community College in running outward bound and climbing classes for the children.

Pc 693 Wilson - I have 27 years in the police service - the last 20 of which as a beat officer in the Highfields. I know this community well and will continue to focus on the Highfield Street / London Road area and surrounding areas of the neighbourhood.

PS 555 Day - 14 years service worked across the city in a variety of roles, previously Detective Sergeant on this LPU. I welcome the views of the community we are here to serve and encourage people to work with us in making this community a safer place. I am delighted to introduce you to my team.

Officers from Spinney Hill local policing unit have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace following an armed robbery at the Jet service station on St Peters Road, Leicester. At around 7.45pm on Friday March 9, 2007 a man was caught on the garages CCTV camera threatening the cashier with what was believed to be a small handgun, demanding money from the till. He managed to steal a quantity of cash and cigarettes and made off on foot turning left as he came out of the store.

Officers from Leicestershire Constabulary have released CCTV images of three men they are trying to trace after a distraction burglary at The Dove public house on Downing Drive in Evington. At around 8am on Saturday March 10, 2007 the licensee opened the door to a man who wanted to discuss some intended building work on the pub car park. While he was distracted away from the door by the man, two other men entered the premises and stole a substantial amount of cash.

The incident happened around 10.45am on Monday May 14, 2007 as the victim was walking along University Road towards Victoria Park. As he neared the War Memorial on Victoria Park, he was approached by two men who began to make conversation with him.

One of the men punched the victim before stealing his Sony Ericsson W850I mobile phone. The men then made off towards University Road.

The victim attended the Leicester Royal Infirmary receiving stitches to an injury to his mouth.

Police have issued a CD fit of the man that assaulted the victim. Officers hope that someone will recognise this man and contact them.

He is described as being either black or of dual heritage, aged between 18 and 20-years-old, between 5'9" and 5'10" tall and of medium build. He had short black hair, was wearing a light grey hooded top and possibly a cap.

The second man is described as being Asian, aged between 18 and 20-years-old, between 5'7" and 5'10" tall and of slim build. He also had short black hair and was wearing a light grey jacket.

PC James Willoughby from the City Core Crime Team said: "We're keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw the direction the men took after the robbery.  

"Did you see two men matching the description acting suspiciously in the area at this time in the morning or do you know the identities of these men? If so we'd urge you to get in touch.

"Any information you have could assist with our enquiries and prove vital to our investigation."

Contacting Us about this incident...

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 1918 James Willoughby at City Core Crime Team on 0116 2222222, follow the instructions to leave a message for a police officer and when prompted key in the officer's identification number 1918. Alternatively contact Crimestoppers, which is free* and anonymous on 0800 555 111.

* Please note, some mobile ‘phone service providers may charge for this call.

Issued on 08/06/07 at 13:43
Crime reference number: CW/02747/07-4

Spinney Hill Park Police Station - Leicestershire, England. Set on the edge of Spinney Hill Park in St Peters Leicester.

Spinney Hill Park police station is located on the edge of Spinney Hill Park in the Highfields area of Leicester. Close to the former Asfordby Street police station, the police station is best approached from East Park Road and is situated close to its crossroads with St Saviour's Road.

PC Carl Hefford of Spinney Hill Park Local Police Unit - Leicester showing us the new posters which have been put up in the neighbourhood showing all our police officers and CPSO's

PC Carl Hefford of Spinney Hill Park Local Police Unit - Leicester

Police Sergeant Tob Day of Spinney Hill Local Police Unit

Spinney Hill Park Local Police Unit - Leicester set on the edge of Spinney Hill Park.

The kitchen at Spinney Hill Park Local Police Unit - Leicester... again very orderly and well kept.