The cameras, which cost �25,000, will be installed at council car parks on Granville Road, at the edge of Victoria Park and at the Castle car park.

Leicester University is paying for improved lighting and CCTV on paths on Victoria Park, where many student walk to and from lectures.

The move follows a number of robberies and attacks in the park.

The new car park CCTV will be paid for with money from the city's Spend to Save fund and aims to reduce car crime.