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22/05/2025

“You’ve given us so many memories filled with laughter, love and joy”.

The family of a 21-year-old man who died following a collision in Enderby have paid tribute to him.

Kai Sylvester was driving a silver Mazda3 car which was involved in a collision in Blaby Road, Enderby, during the early hours of Saturday morning (17 May).

Police were called to the area at 1.08am following a report that the car had collided into a ditch in the area. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance.

Kai was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene. Officers are continuing to provide full support to his family.

Paying tribute to Kai today (Thursday), his family said: “It is with the heaviest of hearts we have to sit here and write this. You meant so much to so many Kai.

A very much-loved son, brother, uncle and adored by so many more. You’ve given us so many memories filled with laughter, love and joy.

“Kai was never far away when a hand was needed and always the first to offer his support and wisdom.

He loved life and lived it to the fullest. Taking advantage of the many doors you were continuously breaking down, working tirelessly to get everything back on track.

The smile had never been so bright.

“The McDonald’s drive thru has never been so clear, the shelves of Monster have never been so full, our hearts have never been so empty.

“You, the memories you have left and the love you have shown will live on. We will honour you and your legacy.

Have a drink with Nan and finally have a hold of your little one now you’re through them gates.

“You’ll never be forgotten, forever 21. Rest easy Kai.”

Three passengers in the car – two men and a woman – were taken to hospital with injuries.

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. They have since been discharged from hospital.

It is reported that an old-style black VW Golf was travelling near the Mazda vehicle at the time of the collision.

Another man – a 20-year-old man, of Leicester – has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident.

He has since been released under investigation.

Detectives continue to appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the collision or the two vehicles mentioned to contact police.

Detective Constable Adam Bancroft, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of how this collision has happened.

“We are speaking to a number of people and while we appreciate this incident happened in the early hours of the morning, we do ask that if you have any information you do get in touch.

“Did you see the collision? Or did you see the silver Mazda3 car or the old-style black VW Golf car mentioned prior to the incident? Do you have any CCTV or dashcam footage that you think could assist our investigation?

“If you have any information, please make contact with us. You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 25*284350. Thank you.”

22/05/2025

Oh dear was he tailgating!!

A car has been damaged by the automatic bollards on High Street this lunchtime.

High street is not accessible by vehicles.

The driver is awaiting recovery.

22/05/2025

Police are investigating a serious sexual assault taken place in a flat on Illingworth Road in Rowlatts Hill area of Leicester.

Police were called yesterday afternoon.

A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said:

Police were called to an address shortly after 3.20pm following a report that a serious sexual assault had taken place inside a property.

A 27-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the incident. He remains in custody and an investigation is continuing.

🔴 Police update 23/05/25

Further to our statement yesterday (Thursday), Dominic Murphy, 27 has been charged with two counts of r**e.

Murphy of Illingworth Road, Leicester has also been charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent, one count of causing grievous bodily harm, one count of causing actual bodily harm and one count of non-fatal strangulation.

Murphy appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today (Friday 23 May) and was remanded in custody to appear at Leicester Crown Court on 7 July.

( **The person or people named in this post have been charged with an offence(s) and will be appearing in court.

Nothing should be posted that could prejudice upcoming proceedings and care should be taken over any comment made.**)

21/05/2025

A prolific offender has been jailed after his mobile phone linked him to nearly 20 reported burglaries across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and beyond.

Connor Williams was sentenced to 45 months’ imprisonment on Friday (16 May).

Between 14 November 2024 and 29 January this year, a total of 19 burglaries and attempted burglaries were reported to police.

In many cases the victims reported that car keys had been stolen or that they believed the suspects had been intending to steal their vehicle but were unsuccessful.

Due to the similar modus operandi on each occasion, officers treated the incidents – which happened in Melton Mowbray, Market Harborough, Market Bosworth, Glenfield, Ravenstone, Ibstock, Botcheston, Bushby, Langham and Tilton on the Hill – as being linked to one another.

Wider intelligence shared by neighbouring forces also suggested that the same group were responsible for incidents in Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire – namely Desborough, Daventry, Newark and Grantham.

An investigation into the incidents began and on 8 January this year, Williams was arrested by police.

When his mobile phone was seized and examined, data from it linked him to each of the incidents.

When he appeared at Leicester Crown Court last week, Williams, 27 – of HMP Leicester – pleased guilty to one count of conspiracy to burgle.

Detective Sergeant James Willoughby, the deputy senior investigating officer, said: “In each of these incidents, it became clear that the primary target was high-value or high-powered cars.

We later learned they were something that Williams was obsessed with.
“In total, the total loss to their owners came to nearly £120,000.

“But the impact of the offending hasn’t just had a financial impact on the owners of the vehicles.

On many occasions, there were young children inside the houses that were burgled and we know this has had a lasting impact on them.

“I hope the public can take some reassurance from the fact Williams has now been brought to justice and is facing the consequence of his offending.”

Advice on how you can protect your home from burglars can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/keep-burglars-out-property/

Advice on how you can protect your vehicle can be found by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/preventing-car-vehicle-theft/

21/05/2025

A man has been arrested following a shooting in Evington Road, Leicester, in November 2023.

The 23-year-old man, of Leicester, was arrested yesterday (Tuesday) on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

He has since been released on bail pending further investigation.

Police had been called to Evington Road at 11.20pm on Wednesday 22 November 2023 following a report that two men had been shot as they walked along the road close to the junction with Chepstow Road, Leicester.

Both men were taken to hospital following the incident. They were later discharged from hospital.

Four other men have previously been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the incident.

A further eight men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder.

The men have all been released on bail while enquiries continue. The investigating into the incident remains ongoing.

Temporary Detective Chief Inspector Hazel Sandall said: “While it is 18 months since this incident happened, our detailed and proactive enquiries are continuing and our investigation very much remains ongoing.”

20/05/2025

Leicester’s summer celebration of people-friendly streets gets under way this weekend, with the return of the city council’s Open Streets series.

Open Streets takes place on the last Sunday of the month, from May to September, at locations across the city centre with pop-up mini-festivals offering free, family-friendly entertainment.

The popular events are designed to show how easy it is to walk, wheel or cycle in and around the city.

This Sunday’s Open Streets, on 25 May, has been organised in partnership with local street art collective Graffwerk. People can join the Graffwerk Art Jam at Graffwerk HQ – at 2 Jarvis Street in the Waterside area – from 1-4pm.

Activities on offer will include hands-on spray-painting workshops, graffiti sticker sessions, creative spray can up-cycling, mini-canvas painting and badge making.

There will also be free guided tours of some of the city’s street art highlights, where people can learn more about the stunning murals.

Free, secure bike parking will be available at all Open Streets events.

Izzy Hoskins, co-director at Graffwerk, said:

“We're really excited to be working with the team at Open Streets to deliver a street art focused day for all the family. There will plenty to do on the day and we're looking forward to seeing everyone.”

Assistant city mayor Cllr Geoff Whittle, who leads on environment and transport, said:

“Open Streets is a fantastic series of fun mini-festivals and events that really help to demonstrate how easy it is to get around our city by walking, wheeling or cycling.

“It’s great to see new themed events like this Sunday Art Jam which has been organised in partnership with local street art experts Graffwerk.

"There will be lots more fun, free and family-friendly activities to enjoy as Open Streets returns to help people discover Leicester’s people-friendly streets and spaces every month this summer.”

Each month, the Open Streets events will take on a different theme from family fun days in June to Leicester’s heritage in September.

For full details visit www.choosehowyoumove.co.uk/leicester-open-streets

20/05/2025

A new CCTV camera is due to begin operating on a busy Leicester road to tackle motorists who illegally park in a bus stop.

The bus stop clearway, on Evington Road near its junction with Kedlestone Road, is frequently used by motorists illegally parking which causes congestion and slows bus journey times on the busy route.

Camera enforcement, along with new lines and signs, will be introduced from Tuesday 27 May. For the first two weeks, drivers caught using the bus stop clearway will receive warning notices.

Enforcement will begin for real on Tuesday 10 June from which time penalty charge notices for £70 will be issued. This will be reduced to £35 if paid within 21 days.

In all, the work is costing around £50,000, which includes signs and lines, and will be funded through the council’s transport improvement capital budget

Cllr Geoff Whittle, assistant city mayor for environment and transport, said:

“People need to know the buses will run on time and can be relied upon. Keeping the bus clearways and bus stops free of other traffic is key to achieving that.

“Drivers parking illegally at this busy and well-used bus stop aren’t just causing delays and congestion. They are also potentially putting passengers at risk as they get on and off their buses.

“We know from where we’ve introduced camera enforcement at other hotspots in the city, it can be a very effective way of tackling problems like this.

“For the first two weeks, we’ll be warning drivers to ensure they know about the new regulations, before we start issuing penalty charge notices.”

Once introduced, the new camera enforcement will operate 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

A bus stop clearway is part of the carriageway where motorists are not permitted to stop at any time.

Camera enforcement of the regulations is permitted under the Traffic Management Act 2004.

20/05/2025

Police officers are appealing for information following an incident in Rushey Mead which led to five people being arrested.

Just after 5.30pm, a report was received that two cars – one of which was black – had boxed in a grey Mercedes-Benz A200 while it was parked in Peebles Way.

An altercation between a group of people then took place.

When officers attended, they found that a man in his 30s had been struck by the Mercedes as it left Peebles Way.

He was taken to hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment for serious injuries.

Four people – a 32-year-old man, 50-year-old woman, 16-year-old boy and 14-year-old girl – were all arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.

They currently remain in custody.

A 23-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving and driving a vehicle while unfit through drugs. He also remains in custody.

Detective Sergeant Vicki Hudson, from the force’s Complex Investigation Team (CIT), said:

“Our investigation to establish the circumstances that led to this incident are continuing today and I’d like to speak to anyone who can help and has not yet contacted police.

“This incident happened in a residential area in broad daylight and I’m sure there are witnesses who will be able to assist our investigation.

“I’m particularly keen to speak to anyone who captured the incident on a mobile phone, doorbell camera, dashcam or CCTV.

Anyone who was passing by and saw what happened also might have information that could assist us.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 25*289756.

Alternatively call 101.

20/05/2025

Breaking News

A Man has been stabbed in a city car park last night.

Police are appealing for witnesses.

A car park in Leicester has been cordoned off after a man was found with stab wounds last night (Monday 19 May).

Police were called to the car park on King Richards Road, at the junction with Kate Street, just after 11pm.

A 38-year-old man was found with stab wounds and taken to hospital.

He remains in hospital undergoing treatment and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Two men, aged 42 and 44, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody.

As part of our enquiries a Mercedes van in the car park has been cordoned off and the car park remains closed.

Officers are urging anyone who may have witnessed what happened or has any information about the circumstances surrounding the incident to get in touch.

Also, if you were driving in the area and have captured any footage on your dash cams please contact us.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact 101 or report via leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 25*290148.

19/05/2025

Police officers investigating a collision in the city centre have released an image of a man they wish to identify and trace in connection with the incident.

Around 3.45pm on Sunday 16 March a cyclist was involved in a collision with a e-scooter on Granby Street.

The cyclist sustained a head injury and was treated in hospital for concussion and injuries to his neck and back.

The rider of the e-scooter initially stopped at the scene, but the victim wasn’t able to take any details.

The incident was reported to the police the following day.

Anyone who recognises the man in the image is asked to get in touch.

Contact PC 1810 Ryan Buckland on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 25*178773.

19/05/2025

🔴 Traffic Alert 11:00

Belgrave Circle. Road traffic collision involving 2 vehicles prior to entry onto Belgrave Road.

Fire service and EMAS on scene.

Road is partly closed.

Heavy traffic in area, please avoid if possible.

17/05/2025

A man has died following a collision in Blaby Road, Enderby, during the early hours of this morning (Saturday).

Police were called to the area at 1.08am following a report that a silver Mazda3 car had collided into a ditch in the area.

East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance.

The driver of the car, a man in his 20s, was sadly pronounced deceased at the scene.

Three passengers in the car – two men and a woman – were taken to hospital with injuries.

Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. One of the men and the woman have since been discharged from hospital.

One of the men currently remains in hospital.

Officers are providing full support to the family of the deceased man and the passengers of the vehicle.

It is reported that an old-style black VW Golf was travelling near the Mazda vehicle at the time of the collision.

Another man – a 20-year-old man, of Leicester – has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving in connection with the incident.

He currently remains in police custody.

Detectives are appealing to anyone with any information in relation to the collision or the two vehicles mentioned to contact police.

Detective Constable Madeleine Hayes, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “A man in his 20s has sadly died following this collision.

An investigation is ongoing to establish the full circumstances of how this has happened.

“We are speaking to a number of people and while we appreciate this incident happened in the early hours of the morning, we do ask that if you have any information you do get in touch.

“Did you see the collision? Or did you see the silver Mazda3 car or the old-style black VW Golf car mentioned prior to the incident? Do you have any CCTV or dashcam footage that you think could assist our investigation?

“If you have any information, please make contact with us. You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or call 101 quoting incident 25*284350. Thank you.”

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