A nurse found guilty of the manslaughter of a six-year-old patient at Leicester Royal Infirmary could be struck off the register tomorrow.

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) is considering what punishment to impose on agency nurse Isabel Amaro, who was convicted of causing the death by gross negligence of Jack Adcock, of Glen Parva.

Amaro was given an immediate interim suspension upon conviction.

The NMC could decide to extend the suspension, or even prevent Amaro from working as a nurse again.

Jack, who had Down's syndrome and a related heart condition, died from multiple organ failure, resulting from pneumonia after being admitted with severe vomiting to Leicester Royal Infirmary on February 18, 2011.

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Amaro, from Manchester, and Dr Hadiza Bawa-Garba, of Watkin Road, Leicester, were each given a two-year sentence, suspended for two years, after a trial at Nottingham Crown Court in November.

They were both charged with causing the death by gross negligence of the youngster.

A hearing to consider what punishment should be imposed on Amaro took place on July 15 - the day that would have been Jack's 12th birthday - but ran out of time.

At that first hearing, Amaro told the NMC panel: "My care wasn't bad, I just didn't have the time.

"The unit was more than busy, it was like running all over the place."

Amaro told the panel she was still affected by Jack's death.

She said: "I can't imagine the pain they (the family) must be feeling.

"I never in my entire life, and especially not on that day or other day in my career, I had no intention of harming or neglecting or doing any wrong to any of my children.

"I also believe I'm not a danger to the public, never was, never will be. I am honest and this is what happened."

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Dr Bawa-Garba, meanwhile, is appealing against her conviction. The General Medical Council said Dr Bawa-Garba was suspended.

A spokesman for the Crown Prosecution Service said: "Dr Bawa-Garba has sought leave to appeal the conviction.

"A judge will need to decide whether or not to grant permission and if that happens it will go to the Court of Appeal."

Jack's mother, Nicky, said her and her family's suffering goes on.

Nicky, who lives in Glen Parva with husband Vic and Jack's eight-year-old sister, Ruby, said: "Is there no end to this suffering for us? We lost our beautiful boy, Jack.

"We had to sit through a painful four-week trial where both the doctor and this nurse were found guilty of the manslaughter of our six-year-old son.

"We thought that might be the end, but no. The doctor has launched an appeal."

The family marked Jack's birthday by visiting his grave.

Nicky said: "We are heartbroken and devastated all over again.

"We are being tortured by this."

A woman in the public gallery at Leicester Crown Court found herself under arrest after she was caught filming the proceedings on her mobile phone.

The 29-year-old foreign national was unaware it was illegal to take photographs or video footage within the precincts of any court building.

It carries a maximum fine of two years imprisonment.

She was seen by an usher filming the proceedings of a case involving her cousin, Albanian illegal immigrant, Ermir Pitomina, 28, who was jailed for 10 months for producing cannabis at a house in Asfordby, near Melton.

The court clerk in court number six took possession of the woman's mobile phone which was then handed to the police.

The woman, from London, who could not speak English, was said to have been remorseful and upset following her arrest.

After being questioned at a police station, she was dealt with by a community resolution notice which focuses towards education rather than punishment.

A police spokesperson said: "She also has to write a full and frank apology to the court."

On display, in the public areas of Leicester Crown Court are HM Courts and Tribunals Service notices, stating: "Warning: It is a criminal offence to take photographs or videos/video clips in court – whether with a camera, mobile phone, video recorder or any other device.

"You could be sent to prison for up to two years."

A man was treated at a first aid tent at the Leicester Caribbean Carnival on Saturday after being stabbed in the back.

The 21-year-old victim made his way up London Road to Victoria Park after being assaulted outside the railway station.

Police said the man suffered a single puncture wound in his back in the 7pm attack.

After being treated at the first aid tent, the injured man was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary.

The man was released from hospital later that night after being treated for a "superficial" puncture wound.

A police spokesperson said: "We were called on Saturday evening after a man presented himself at a first aid tent in Victoria Park.

"He had been injured in an incident outside the railway station at about 7pm on Saturday.

"He made his way up London Road and sought treatment for his injury.

"He was taken to hospital where he received treatment for a superficial puncture wound in his back.

"He was treated then discharged later that same night."

Police have launched an appeal to try to trace his attacker.

A police spokesperson said: "If anyone was in the railway station area at about 7pm on Saturday and saw the incident we would like to hear from them.

"The area was fairly busy at the time so there may well have been someone who saw something that might help us.

"Enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information should call us immediately."

The first aid tent was at the Leicester Caribbean Carnival post parade party in Victoria Park.

Up to 80,000 people lined the streets of Leicester as the procession of floats and dancers left Victoria Park at about 1pm.

The colourful and noisy procession made its way down London Road and into the city centre.

After a short circuit around the centre, the procession snaked its way back up London Road and to the park at about 4pm.

Thousands of people enjoyed the party in the park which had live music, children's entertainment and food and drink stalls.

A black cab driver at Leicester railway station, who did not want to be named, said the carnival day had been busy for them.

He said: "We had lots of people coming down here for cabs to get home.

"None of us heard anything about anyone getting stabbed.

"There were a lot of people about on the day and things like this can happen."

Anyone with any information about the stabbing should call the police on 101.

Cyclists on a ride to commemorate the life and work of MP Jo Cox will stop off in Leicestershire next week as part of a journey to Westminster.

The overnight stay in Market Bosworth next Thursday will be at the end of the second day of the ride from the Labour MP's West Yorkshire constituency to the Houses of Parliament.

Cyclists from across the country are embarking on the 260-mile ride with the full support of Ms Cox's family.

On June 16, Ms Cox died after being shot and stabbed multiple times in Birstall, West Yorkshire, where she had been due to hold a constituency surgery. A 52-year-old man was charged with her murder and will stand trial under terrorism protocols.

The ride, named The Jo Cox Way, will celebrate community projects throughout the country and raise funds for charities Jo supported.

The cyclists, including 85-year-old Brian Robinson - the first Briton to finish the Tour de France, will leave Princess Mary Stadium, Cleckheaton, in Jo's West Yorkshire constituency, at 10am on Wednesday August 17.

The riders are due to arrive at the Houses of Parliament on Sunday August 21.

The five-day journey will see them stopping off at different towns on the ride south.

At the end of the second day's 65-mile ride on Thursday August 18, the cyclists will arrive at Bosworth Hall Hotel for an overnight stop.

The following morning, local people are invited to show their support by cheering the cyclists on their way at 10am as they head for Stowe, in Buckinghamshire.

Local cyclists are invited to jump on their bikes to pedal alongside for a while.

The ride was devised by Sarfraz Mian, BEM, of Stokesley, North Yorkshire.

He said: "Jo worked all her life to make a difference in the world and, at the time of her death, people were pitched against one another in political arguments where our sense of humanity seemed in peril.

"When Jo died, the country was united in shock and grief. It made everyone stop, think and reassess what was important – and that was, of course, those same things that Jo campaigned for throughout her career.

"The Jo Cox Way is our tribute to her life, her beliefs and all the pockets of good work that go on up and down the UK, in our villages, towns and cities."

Anyone who would like to nominate a suitable project or sign up to take part in The Jo Cox Way should email thejocoxway@gmail.com.

To support the ride and donate to Jo's chosen charities – HOPE Not Hate, the Royal Voluntary Service and the White Helmets – visit https://crowdfunding.justgiving.com/thejocoxway.

The Jo Cox Way is also featured on the Ride Social page of the British Cycling Sky Ride website, goskyride.com.

A mum-of-two was out celebrating a birthday when she got a phone call to say her house was on fire.

Jaime Chambers, of Hackett Rod, New Parks, Leicester, rushed back in a taxi to find her home damaged by an arson attack.

Ms Chambers said: "I was in shock when I got the call from a friend telling me my house was going up in flames.

"When I got back there were fire engines outside my house and my home looked wrecked.

"The fire had been put out. Luckily the fire had not spread to the house but it was a real mess."

The 35-year-old said if her two children had been in the house at the time of the attack they might have been badly injured.

She said: "The bedroom of my daughter, who is severely autistic, is on that side of the house and it could have been a serious incident.

"She and my 11-year-old son were at their dad's house."

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A fire service spokesman said the fire had been started deliberately.

Ms Chambers said: "The person or persons who set fire to my shed need to be tracked down and caught."

Ms Chambers said the shed was destroyed in the fire.

She said a trike belonging to her daughter and a gas-fired barbecue cooker were in the shed and destroyed in the blaze.

The fire service said they were called out to the blaze at 9.27pm on Saturday.

Fire crews from Western and Central station tackled the blaze.

A fire service spokesman said: "A shed measuring seven metres by six metres was well alight when we arrived.

"The fire caused damage to window frames and external doors at two neighbouring properties but the flames had not breached either of the houses."

Ms Chambers said her children had to stay with their father while she spent four days cleaning and tidying up after the fire.

She said: "There was water everywhere and the place stank of smoke.

"I have spent every waking money cleaning and scrubbing. there was no way the kids could have come back with the place like this."

A police spokesperson said they were appealing for witness to call them about the incident.

She said: "Anyone with any information about the arson attack, which happened between 9 and 9.30pm on Saturday August 6 is asked to call police on 101."

A car was destroyed after being deliberately set on fire in Leicester today.

Firefighters were called out at 12.52am to the blazing Ford Fiesta in Menzies Road, off Abbey Lane.

Crews from Western and Eastern station put out the flames.

Police officers held a roadshow to show people how to avoid becoming victims of summer crime.

The community and public services day, on August 9 at the Beaumont Leys shopping centre, focussed on online safety, burglary, antisocial and nuisance behaviour, personal safety and vehicle theft.

Maison Jackson, 6 from Braunstone with firefighters L-R Pete Nichols, Paul Wragg and Neil Farrow

The popular event forms part of Leicestershire Police's Safer Summer Campaign.

Event organiser PC Craig Smith-Curtis, who is the neighbourhood officer for the Beaumont Leys ward, said: "The summer holidays can be a boring time and families can often find it difficult to keep their children entertained. This event allows us to bring local people together, to talk to us and other service providers, while making sure that our key messages around Safer Summer are understood."

Many of the organisations and services in attendance, which included police, fire and ambulance, Army, Royal Navy, and RAF, ran activities for people to take part in.

Local services including Beaumont Leys library and Leisure Centre showcased the work they do and encouraged young people to get involved.

Ambulance Technician Millie Clarke with Lewis Woolman, 6 from Burbage -

There was a climbing wall and gym equipment for people to try out.

For the smaller children local officer, PC Lapidge ran a 'Balamory tell a story' session.

A 19-year-old man appeared in court today accused of attempting to murder a 17-year-old boy.

Tejuan Allen, of Helmsley Road, Saffron Lane, Leicester, appeared before Leicester Magistrates' Court facing two charges.

Allen was accused of attempting to murder the teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, in Yeoman Lane , Leicester city centre, last Friday.

Allen was also charged with the possession of a offensive weapon, namely a knife, in Yeoman Lane on the same date.

Allen did not enter a plea.Prosecutor Kwok Wan told the court that the 17-year-old suffered a stab wound to his heart.

Police have said that the boy is in stable condition in hospital.

Chairman of the bench, Mrs Hazel Godrich, remanded Allen in custody.

He is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court for a preliminary hearing on October 11.

A 19-year-old woman, who was also arrested in connection with the incident, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Two men were taken to hospital after being stabbed in an incident on a Leicester street.

The pair were injured in the incident in Kent Street, Highfields, last night - the third stabbing in the city in four days.

The three separate stabbings have left two 17-year-old boys, a 19-year-old man and 21-year-old man with injuries.

A 17-year-old boy suffered a stab wound to the heart after being stabbed in Yeoman Lane, in the city centre on Friday.

Another 17-year-old was stabbed after a fight broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning in Granby Street -also in the city centre.

In the Kent Street incident a 19-year-old man and a 21-year-old man have been left with stab wounds.

They were taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary for treatment.

A police spokesperson said: "We were called at 7.20pm to a report of people injured in Kent Street.

"There were two men, aged 19 and 21, who had received minor stab wounds.

"There were no serious injuries. The injuries were not life-threatening or life-changing.

"Investigations are continuing into the incident.

"We will be carrying out reassurance patrols throughout the estate today."

Police have appealed for witnesses to the incident in Kent Street come forward.

The police spokesperson said: "If anyone has any information about what led to these men being injured we would like to hear from them.

"Anyone with any information should call 101 and quote incident number 670 of September 13."

Police are also appealing for any information on the stabbing in Granby Street in the early hours of Sunday September 11.

The 17-year-old boy stabbed in that incident was in hospital in a stable condition.

The 17-year-old boy stabbed in the incident in Yeoman Lane on Friday September 9 was also reported to be in a stable condition in hospital.

Tejuan Allen, 19, of Helmsley Road, Saffron Lane, Leicester, appeared in court yesterday charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.

A 19-year-old woman, who was also arrested in connection with the incident in Yeoman Lane, has been bailed pending further enquiries.

Police are not appealing for witnesses to the incident in Yeoman Lane.

Leicester City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby does not see the three stabbing incidents in four days as an indication of a rise in knife crime.

He said: "There are problems in cities that are sometimes expressed in violent crime.

"In Leicester it has been less significant than in other cities which is not to say that it is not worrying when young men take knives out with them and use them on each other.

"But what we have seen is a spike rather than a trend."

Figures provided by the Trinity Mirror data team show that knife crime in Leicestershire has fallen over the last few years.

There were 465 knife crimes in the county in 2012/13 and this has fallen to 394 by 2015/16.

Statistics also show that the rate of knife crime is lower in the county than the national average.

The rate of knife crime per 10,000 people in Leicestershire was 3.8 in 2015/16 with the national average being 5.

Police are trying to trace a man in connection with the theft of a purse from an elderly woman.

The theft happened on Thursday September 8 at about 1.30pm on the corner of Bassett Street and Woodgate, West End, Leicester.

The victim was not injured in the incident.

The purse stolen contained an amount of cash.

Police believe the man could have information which will help with the investigation.

A police spokesman said: "Please call 101 and ask to speak to PC 4709 Alex Baxter if it is you or you know who he is."

Police want to trace a man after a 29-year-old woman was threatened on a bus in Leicester city centre.

The incident took place just after 10pm on Tuesday August 16 on the 38A First Bus near Humberstone Gate.

A police spokesman said: "If you recognise the man in the image or have any suspicions about who he may be please get in touch."

Anyone with any information is asked to contact PC 3023 Craig Parker on 101, quoting crime number 238436.

Dedicated police officer Pc Andy Goadby joined the force to make the world a better place for his daughter to live in.

The 40-year-old's commitment and enthusiasm to neighbourhood policing have been recognised with him receiving the Moore and Munn Memorial trophy today.

Pc Goadby said: "It is an honour and a privilege to receive this award."

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He joined Leicestershire Police in 2003 just after his daughter Caitlin was born.

In 2005 he became a beat officer and four years later moved to Fosse ward where he works within the team.

Pc Goadby, who has a wife Sally and another daughter called Lauren, 11, said: "I know it sound like a cliche but I wanted to make a difference. make the world a better place.

"If you cut me open you will see beat officer running through me like stick of rock. It is what I am."

Chief Constable Simon Cole said: "he works to an exceptionally high standard and is passionate about neighbourhood policing, recognising the role it contributes to the wider picture of policing and the importance it has in any situation."

See the Mercury website over the weekend for more award winners.

A man is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed outside a Leicester pub.

The incident, which happened outside a pub in Beaumont Leys in the early hours of this morning, is the fourth stabbing incident in the city in the last week.

Police said the 24-year-old victim was found seriously injured outside the Keeper's Lodge in Fletcher Mall.

The injured man, who was stabbed in the abdomen, was said to be in stable condition in hospital.

Detective Inspector Chris Baker, who is leading the investigation, said he wanted to trace whoever attacked the victim.

He said: "The man has been the victim of an extremely violent attack and his injuries have been caused by a weapon.

"It is likely that the person, or people, responsible had blood on their hands and clothing when they left the scene.

"If you saw anyone behaving suspiciously, or if someone you know came home with blood on their hands and clothing, please come forward and tell us."

A police spokesman said emergency services were called to Fletcher Mall at about 12.30am today.

He said: "A 24-year-old man had sustained a stab wound to his abdomen.

"It is believed he sustained his injuries in an incident which happened outside the Keeper's Lodge Pub.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around that time. "Officers would also like to hear from people who may have information about the offender or offenders."

A 19-year-old and 21-year-old were stabbed during an incident in Kent Street, Highfields, on Tuesday night, suffering what police described as "minor stab wounds".

It comes after a 17-year-old was stabbed when a fight broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning in Granby Street, in the city centre.

On Friday September 10, another 17-year-old youth suffered a stab wound to the heart after an incident in Yeoman Lane, off Charles Street in the city.

Anyone with information on the stabbing outside the Keeper's Lodge can contact Leicestershire Police on 101 and quote incident 9 of 16/09/16.

Alternatively, information can be given confidentially to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A car was destroyed after being dumped and set on fire.

Firefighters from Melton were called out to tackle the blazing vehicle in Klondyke Lane, Thorpe Satchville, near Melton, at 11.05pm yesterday.

A fire service spokesman said: "It is believed the car was stolen and deliberately set on fire."

A former care worker who single-handedly confronted a knifeman and then helped save the life of his victim as she drove home from the shops has been honoured for her bravery.

Liz Streets, 44, stopped her car after seeing a man on top of another man at the other side of the road.

The mum-of-three, from Wigston, said: "I went over to see if I could help as I thought the man was giving the other man CPR.

Liz who confronted a knifeman in the street

"When I got closer, the man underneath said he had been stabbed.

"I looked and could see the man on top had a butterfly knife.

"I said to him, 'You had better give me that knife right now'. He said he couldn't as the other man's arm was trapping his.

"The man with the knife then got up, closed the knife up and got in his van and drove off.

"I could see the man on the floor had lost quite a lot of blood."

Liz immediately started giving the man first aid.

"I had some first aid training and went into auto mode," she said.

"I used his jacket to try to make a tourniquet to help stop the bleeding from his leg.

"The police arrived and helped me tend to the man until the ambulance arrived."

But that was not the end of Liz's involvement in the incident.

While she was still at the scene, the knifeman returned and she pointed him out to police.

She said: "He came back and I said to the police, 'That is him. that is the man I saw with the knife'."

Liz added: "There were lots of people there at the scene but no-one was doing anything.

"I think having three sons helped me talk to the man with the knife as I did."

The injured man, Josh Mitchell, has made a good recovery.

He was on hand to present Liz with a commendation for bravery from Leicestershire Police's Chief Constable Simon Cole at an awards ceremony on Friday.

Josh said: "I'm very grateful to Liz for being there.

"If she had not been there I don't think I would be here today."

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Liz and Josh have met a few times since the incident, which happened in Wigston in November.

Josh said: "I saw her when I came out of hospital and bought her some flowers to say thank you.

"She doesn't feel like she has done anything but she has - she saved my life."

Liz said: "My first aid training kicked in and I am glad I was able to help Josh.

"We have met a few times and it is good to see him getting on with his life."

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Chief Constable Simon Cole said: "Elizabeth assisted in dressing the wounds of the man while waiting with officers for the ambulance.

"During this time the man who had driven off returned and she was able to identify the male as the suspect.

"Due to Elizabeth's bravery, going above and beyond what most members of the public would have done, she enabled us to identify the suspect and prevent him from carrying out similar attacks."

The knifeman was jailed for four years.

Another man who disposed of the knife was given an eight-month prison sentence, suspended for two years.

Retired police officer Dave Hall called in his best friend when he needed to turn detective once again.

The 54-year-old headed out with police dog Ivan - who was also retired - when a suspicious character was spotted in his street in Sileby.

He decided to go and investigate after his wife, Michelle, alerted him to a man trying people's doors one Sunday afternoon.

Dave and Michelle Hall with their awards

Michelle, 49, a civilian worker at Leicestershire Police's Enderby headquarters, said: "I saw this man and knew something was not right.

"I shouted to Dave to come and see, and he got Ivan.

"I took a photograph then rang 999 to call in the police.

"Dave and Ivan went out."

Police raced to the scene and arrested a 28-year-old man, who was found to be carrying a large knife.

But Dave had a hunch there was more to it, and got Ivan to retrace the man's steps.

He said: "Ivan got his scent and we set off.

"Ivan led me up an alleyway and to the front garden of a house.

" I found some property, including a laptop, on the ground."

The property had come from the house, which had been burgled.

Dave said: "I knocked on the door and the people had been upstairs and were unaware that they had just been burgled.

"It felt good to be able to help out and get somebody's property back for them.

"I was just doing what I thought had to be done and was glad I had Ivan to help me out."

Dave and Michelle's quick-thinking and detective work has now been recognised with an award for outstanding work by Chief Constable Simon Cole.

At the awards ceremony, Michelle said: "It is lovely to receive an award like this.

Ivan the former police dog

"We would love to have brought Ivan along but sadly he has passed away."

The couple took Ivan into their home after he retired from role as a serving police dog when he injured his shoulder in the line of duty.

Dave said: "He was a great dog."

The man arrested in the street after the couple's intervention was convicted of burglary. He was sentenced to six years in prison.

Lord Willy Bach, Leicestershire's Police and Crime Commissioner, said the force is doing all it can to track down the person who stabbed a man outside a Leicester pub.

Lord Bach spoke out as the 24-year-old man recovers in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed outside the Keeper's Lodge in Beaumont Leys.

The violent attack, which happened outside the pub in Fletchers Mall, in the early hours of Friday morning, is the fourth stabbing incident in the city in the last week.

The injured man, who was stabbed in the abdomen, was said to be in a stable condition in hospital.

Lord Bach said: "I'm aware of recent violent crimes involving knives which I, like the police and the public, find very disappointing.

"However, I know that Leicestershire Police are doing everything possible to track down those responsible and already one person has been charged with attempted murder in relation to the incident on Yeoman Street.

"But knife crime is not solely a police issue. First and foremost, as a society, we need to persuade people that carrying knives in public is not only illegal but potentially very dangerous - to themselves as well as others."

Detective Inspector Chris Baker, who is leading the investigation, said he wanted to trace whoever attacked the victim on Friday September 16.

He said: "The man has been the victim of an extremely violent attack and his injuries have been caused by a weapon.

"It is likely that the person, or people, responsible had blood on their hands and clothing when they left the scene.

"If you saw anyone behaving suspiciously, or if someone you know came home with blood on their hands and clothing, please come forward and tell us."

A police spokesman said emergency services were called to Fletcher Mall at about 12.30am.

He said: "A 24-year-old man had sustained a stab wound to his abdomen.

"It is believed he sustained his injuries in an incident which happened outside the Keeper's Lodge Pub.

"We are keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or saw anyone acting suspiciously in the area around that time. "Officers would also like to hear from people who may have information about the offender or offenders."

A 19-year-old and 21-year-old were stabbed during an incident in Kent Street, Highfields, on Tuesday September 13, suffering what police described as "minor stab wounds".

It came after a 17-year-old was stabbed when a fight broke out in the early hours of Sunday September 11 in Granby Street, in the city centre.

On Friday September 9, another 17-year-old youth suffered a stab wound to the heart after an incident in Yeoman Lane, off Charles Street in the city.

Anyone with information on the stabbing outside the Keeper's Lodge can contact Leicestershire Police on 101 and quote incident 9 of 16/09/16.

Alternatively, information can be given confidentially to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Two people have been charged after a high-value ring was stolen from a jewellery shop in Leicester.

John James Cunningham, 48, and Trina Fulford, 35, both of Alpine Court, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, have been charged with theft.

They are due to appear before Leicester Magistrates' Court on Thursday October 27.

The charges relate to an incident at Lane's Fine Jewellery in Loseby Lane on Thursday May 19.

A young mum fought off a woman trying to steal her baby at her front doorstep.

Sarah Hunt, 28, claimed she grappled with the woman who tried to snatch her seven-month-old daughter Amelia from her after she answered the door of her flat in Leicester city centre.

Ms Hunt called police after the woman made off empty-handed, but is still waiting for an officer to visit her six days after the incident.

Leicestershire Police has confirmed it is investigating but said an officer has been unable to visit due to 'operational demand'.

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Ms Hunt, who lives in a second-floor flat in a complex in Junior Street, Leicester city centre, said: "I was crying and screaming, telling her to go away and leave my baby alone.

"It was terrifying. I thought she was going to steal my baby."

Ms Hunt had just arrived home from a shopping trip to the Highcross when there was a knock at the door.

She said: "I looked through the spyhole and saw an Asian woman standing there.

"I thought she had probably got the wrong flat so I opened the door.

"I said: 'Hello, can I help you?'

She looked at me blankly then looked at Amelia.

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"She said: 'I need baby' and grabbed the handle for the pushchair with Amelia in.

"I tried to get her hand off but could not. I tried to shut the door on her arm but she had her foot in the door.

"She tried to force the door wide open. She still had her hand on the pushchair trying to drag it out.

"I was punching her arm trying to get her to let go."

She added: "Somehow I managed to shut the door and I dragged Amelia in the pushchair into the kitchen."

Ms Hunt, a customer care adviser for a car company, said she looked out of the front door but the woman had gone.

Ms Hunt said she called the police shortly after the incident at 10am on Saturday, September 24.

She said: "They said they would treat the matter as a priority and send a patrol around the area and would come to see me that day.

"Then I got call saying they would see me Tuesday. Then I got a call on Monday saying they would see me on Friday.

"I just can't believe they have not been to see me to take a statement and a description of this woman to try to catch her."

Ms Hunt lives in a gated complex but said she thought the woman might have followed her in.

She said: "I was distracted with my shopping and with Amelia.

"She could have tailgated me in or maybe she got in some other way I don't know. All I do know is she tried to steal my baby from me in my own home."

Ms Hunt's fiance James Demorais, 27, a local business development manager for a car company, said he was angry at the lack of action by the police.

He said: "I think they should have been out to see Sarah before now.

"This women needs to be caught because she might try the same trick again.

"Sarah is very upset at what happened. She does not feel safe anywhere now."

A police spokeswoman said: "Leicestershire Police received a call from a member of the public reporting a woman had entered her address and asked her to hand over her child.

"The woman had since left the premises and no one was injured and the baby wasn't harmed.

"Due to operational demand and the allocation of resources to priority incidents we were unable to attend on the day and speak to the victim, so arranged an appointment to go and see her.

"Unfortunately, this appointment then had to be rescheduled due to operational commitments."

Police chiefs have admitted they should have acted more promptly after a young mum reported she had fought off a woman trying to steal her baby.

A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said their response fell well below their expected standards after Sarah Hunt called to report the attempted abduction of her seven-month-old daughter Amelia.

Ms Hunt called the police shortly after a woman had tried to snatch her daughter from inside her home in Leicester city centre at 10am last Saturday.

Police officers did not visit the 28-year-old until last night - five days after the disturbing incident.

The police spokesperson said: "Leicestershire Police received a call from a member of the public reporting a woman had entered her address and asked her to hand over her child.

"The woman had since left the premises and no one was injured and the baby wasn't harmed.

"We did not initially attend the premises and on this occasion our response fell well below what we would have expected for a report of this nature and we should have acted more promptly.

"We are reviewing how we responded to this incident to ensure any lessons that can be learned are, and to ensure we respond to all incidents in the most appropriate way.

"We have since visited the victim, taken a detailed statement, and are currently progressing a number of lines of enquiry."

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Ms Hunt, who lives in a second-floor flat in a complex in Junior Street with her fiance James Demorais, said she was shocked by how long it took the police to speak to her.

She said: "It was very scary experience and this woman really wanted to take my baby.

"If I had not have fought her off as I did she would have taken Ameila.

"If that is not a matter to be taken seriously by the police then I don't know what is."

Ms Hunt said an Asian woman grabbed hold of the pushchair Ameila was in after she answered a knock on her front door.

She said she grappled with her, punched her arm before she managed to shut the door.

Ms Hunt said: "It is right that the police are going to investigate what happened when I reported this woman.

"I hope this does not slow down their attempts to catch this woman.

"As far as I am concerned she is danger and is still out there. she needs to be caught as soon as possible before she strikes again.

"Who knows may be next time she will manage to grab a baby and make off with the child. That does not bear thinking about."