371 presents stolen from Great Central Railway

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Thursday, 26 October 2017 19:33

Police are investigating after thieves stole wrapped Christmas presents for children in Leicestershire hospitals.

Police are investigating after 371 christmas presents for sick children in Leicestershire were stolen from Great Central Railway.

The gifts were taken from a coach at Quorn and Woodhouse Station between the 8th and 25th October.

The presents, which were donated last year, were about to be donated to charity including the Children's Hospital at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

If anyone has any information relating to this incident please contact Leicestershire Police on 101. The incident number is "161 from 26/10/17".

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