Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

A man has been found guilty of a shooting outside a nightclub that left his victim with life-altering injuries.

Tyrone Anderson felt he had been "disrespected" by his 27-year-old victim in an argument at Intrigue nightclub in Huntingdon Street.

Anderson left the club and drove to fetch a pistol and ammunition.

He then returned and the victim was shot in the leg in the early hours of 10 March 2018.

The victim was taken to the Queen's Medical Centre for treatment to a fractured leg bone.

The jury at Nottingham Crown Court found Anderson guilty of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, possessing a handgun with intent to endanger life and possessing a prohibited firearm.

Det Con Alex Warburton said: "This was a frightening experience for the victim and the people on the street who witnessed it."

Anderson, 26, of Waterloo Promenade, Radford, was remanded in custody and is due to be sentenced at the same court on Friday 1 November.

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David Pittam
BBC News Online

Heavy rains have proved to be a nightmare for a Halloween-themed music festival due to take place on the Nottinghamshire/ Leicestershire border this weekend.

Organisers have announced the Detonate festival, which was due to be held at Langar Airfield, near Harby, has had to be called off because of health and safety fears after "heavy rain" over the past few days, with more on the way.

Chase and Status, Sub Focus and Shy FX were due to perform and organiser said 90% of the tickets were sold, at a price of about £50.

A full refund has been promised.

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Samantha Fisher
BBC News Online

A man has been arrested following a report a woman was sexually assaulted in Loughborough.

Leicestershire Police said officers received a report the woman had been approached by a man at about 19:30 on Wednesday in Trinity Street, where she was attacked.

A 22-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the offence and remains in custody.

Det Insp Gareth Goddard said anyone who was in the area that evening is asked to get in touch.

He said: "Support is being provided to the victim as we continue to carry out full inquiries in the area."

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Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Ticket sales for this weekend's finale of the Matlock Bath illuminations have been stopped after organisers said heavy rain may force it to be cancelled.

Derbyshire Dales District Council said the wet conditions could lead to the river rising more than a metre higher than the safe level for boats in the parade.

It said a review on whether the last two nights of the annual lights festival can go ahead will take place at 10:00 tomorrow.

In a statement, the council said: "We are obviously hoping the prediction is wrong - and forecasts can change."

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

A elderly person had £250 stolen from a handbag by two men posing as door-to-door fish salesmen, external.

Nottinghamshire Police said the theft happened after the pair had convinced the victim to part with more than £100 for a quantity of fish in Rectory Road, Church Warsop, yesterday morning.

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The force said they were keen to speak to anyone who saw a white Ford Transit type refrigerated van with no markings in the area at about 10:30.

The first suspect has been described as a white man in his late 50s, about 5ft 8in tall, of a large build, clean shaven who was wearing a white overall with no company markings.

The second man has been described as a white man in his 40s, about 5ft 9in tall, of a stocky build, clean shaven and also wearing a white coat with no company markings.

It has also warned other people in the area not to buy fish from the men.

Neil Heath
BBC News Online

A motorist has been injured following a crash in Long Eaton, Derbyshire, early this morning.

The man, who was driving an Audi A6, was the only person in the vehicle and is believed to have hit the barrier at the side of the road.

He is currently receiving treatment in hospital.

A cordon remains in place on the roundabout connecting Tamworth Road and Field Farms Road.

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Officers in Nottingham insisted the blurry image was a marsupial - but have hopped back on the claim.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Police are working with the immigration service after two adults and three children turned up at a petrol station in Nottinghamshire.

The force said it was called to the Shell garage on Melton Road, Tollerton, followed a report the group had "presented" there at about 09:45.

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A spokesman said: "They are currently being looked after by police while officers continue their inquiries with the group and the Immigration Service."

We have contacted the Home Office for more information.

Police say no Co-op staff were injured during the armed robbery.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

A large pile of rubbish has been found dumped in Bradgate Park.

Park bosses said the pile was discovered at the top of Hunts Hill at the Charnwood Forest attraction this morning.

Image source, Bradgate Park Trust

The waste included paint pots, filled black bags, cardboard boxes and sheets.

The fly-tipping has been reported to police and the trust has appealed for information.

Forest Green Rovers and Mansfield Town are both fined £1,000 by the FA after an incident at the end of their League Two game.

Alex Regan
BBC News

Two men have been arrested after police recovered a suspected firearm in Derby.

Derbyshire Police said they stopped a car in Harvey Road, Allenton, at about 20:00 last night.

The men, 37 and 31, were held on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

They remain in custody and will be questioned today.

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Alex Regan
BBC News

A burglar who preyed on a Leicester woman in her 90s has been jailed for six years.

Danny Simpson, of Aikman Avenue, visited his victim in the New Parks area in April and June 2018.

The 63-year-old first told her he worked at the water board and needed money to carry out a repair.

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In June the burglar then said he was a friend of the family and needed money after breaking down.

Both times the victim refused to hand over money, and his image was caught on his second visit by a hidden camera installed at the property by a family member of the victim.

On October 14, Simpson pleaded guilty to two counts of burglary, and was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Wednesday.

Det Con Owen Bird said: "I would like to take this opportunity to urge anyone with elderly family members or friends to check they have not received any suspicious visits."

Alex Regan
BBC News

Two armed men wearing Halloween masks threatened staff with a hammer and a knife before stealing cash from a Co-op store in Leicestershire.

Leicestershire Police said the armed robbery took place at 21:30 last night in West End, Barlestone.

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The two robbers have been described as about 6ft tall and wearing dark clothing.

The force added none of the staff were injured, but a member of the public who entered the store at the time sustained an elbow injury that didn't require hospital treatment.

Alex Regan
BBC News

A man has suffered serious injuries after being stabbed in Leicester this morning.

Police were called to Beauville Drive at 05:30 BST where they discovered the victim, who was taken to Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.

No arrests have been made, and "a scene preservation" is in place in nearby Upper Temple Walk.

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Rich Davis
BBC Weather presenter

It will be taking an unsettled turn as we get into today.

This morning will be dry and bright but a band of rain will travel over the East Midlands in the afternoon, eventually easing off as we get into the evening.

There could be gusts of 35 to 40mph and there will be highs of 15C, with lows of 8C this morning.

The aim is to shorten consultations and see GPs act as healthier role models.

The woman who spent years living in an institution designed to force the poor to work.

They have been sentenced for sending component parts of an AR15 assault rifle to Nottinghamshire.

Joshua Hibbett was using a Russian file sharing website that was being investigated by the FBI.