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20/06/2024

Can you help locate Jason Matthew Moore and Arthur Draper who are wanted by police?

Leicestershire Police is appealing for information to help find Moore, 42, of Leicester and Draper, 40, of Norfolk.

Warrants were issued in June last year by Leicester Magistrates Court after both Moore and Draper failed to appear at an initial hearing in relation to fraud offences. Moore was also due to appear in relation to money laundering offences.

Officers have been carrying out a number of enquiries since to locate both Moore and Draper but these enquiries have now been exhausted and so officers are appealing to members of the public to assist.

An appeal in relation to Moore has
previously been issued.

Do you know the whereabouts of Moore or Draper? Have you seen or heard from them? If you have any information, please report to police quoting incident 23*366338 in relation to Moore or 23*366753 in relation to Draper.

You can report online at www.leics.police.uk or by contacting 101.

20/06/2024

Officers have arrested a 17-year-old following a report of a stabbing off Narborough Road yesterday (Wednesday 19 June).

The youth was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. He remains in custody at this time.

Police were called to Cambridge Street at 12.28pm yesterday and found a 26-year-old man with an injury that was not life-threatening or life-changing.

Enquiries into the incident are continuing today and detectives are urging anyone with dashcam, doorbell or CCTV footage – as well as anyone who witnessed the incident – to come forward.

Officers from the Central Leicester Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA) are carrying out further reassurance patrols today (Thursday).

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting incident 278 of 19 June.

Alternatively call 101.

19/06/2024

Police officers are in attendance in the Narborough Road area following an assault in Leicester.

Police were called at 12.28pm today (Wednesday 19 June) to a report a man had been stabbed while in the street in Cambridge Street.

The injured man has been taken to hospital and his injury is not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

A part of Narborough Road citybound and Cambridge Street was closed while officers respond at the scene.

Narborough Road has since reopened.

Our investigation remains at an early stage as our enquiries continue.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information about what happened, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 228 of 19 June.

Published: 14:39 19/06/2024

19/06/2024

BREAKING NEWS

Police have closed off parts of Narborough Road this lunchtime due to a serious police incident.

The road is closed city bound from the junction of Upperton Road. Please avoid the area if possible.

A police cordon is in place on the corner of Cambridge Street.

🔴 Update 14:30

Leicestershire police have just released the following statement.

“Officers are in attendance in the Narborough Road area following an assault in Leicester.

Police were called at 12.28pm today (Wednesday 19 June) to a report a man had been stabbed while in the street in Cambridge Street.

The injured man has been taken to hospital and his injury is not believed to be life threatening or life changing.

A part of Narborough Road citybound and Cambridge Street was closed while officers respond at the scene.

Narborough Road has since reopened.

Our investigation remains at an early stage as our enquiries continue.”

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has any information about what happened, is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 228 of 19 June.

18/06/2024

Leicestershire Fire and rescue service are currently attending a fire on Narborough Road this morning.

The fire is in a building which contains a shop and flats above.

Narborough Road is closed from Upperton Road junction to Equity Road.

It’s believed that all the residents evacuated safely and no injuries have been reported.

4 Fire crews from Central and Western and Southern stations attended around 00:45.

The fire is now under investigation.

The Emergency Response teams from the Red Cross are now assisting the displace residents.

17/06/2024

A 27-year-old man has been charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

Reece Webster, of Pochins Bridge Road in Wigston, appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (15 June).

The charge relates to a report that a man was stabbed in Howden Road in the early hours of Friday morning (14 June).

Webster, who was also charged with one count of causing criminal damage, is due to appear at Leicester Crown Court at a later date.

13/06/2024

Police called to Lutterworth High School after a teacher was assaulted this afternoon.

A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said:

We are aware of posts on social media regarding an incident at Lutterworth High School this afternoon.

Police were called to the school just before 1pm following a report a member of staff had been assaulted by a pupil.

Officers attended and detained a boy, who is assisting officers with their enquiries.

No other people were injured during the incident.

An investigation into the incident is continuing.

13/06/2024

Officers searching for a missing man have found a body.

Police were called to an area off Groby Road just after 5.30pm yesterday (Wednesday 12 June) following a report that the body of a man had been found.

Although formal identification has not taken place at this time, it is believed to be that of Daniel Ludkin.

Daniel, 36, had last been seen in Groby Road, near the Glenfield Hospital, around 9.05am on Tuesday (Tuesday 11 June).

The death is not believed to be suspicious and HM Coroner has been informed. Specially trained officers are providing support to Daniel’s family

12/06/2024

Officers are investigating four separate touching offences in Leicester which are reported to have happened on 2 April in Humbersone Gate, 6 April in Haymarket Bus Station and then High Street and 10 May on Gravel Street.

On the first occasion, a woman in her twenties was touched on her breast and then her leg, the second a teenage girl was touched on her bottom, the third a woman was touched on her breast and the final occasion a teenage girl was touched on the arm.

Following enquiries carried out, officers believed the offences were committed by the same man.

As part of their enquiries, which included a public appeal, a 73-year-old man has arrested on suspicion of sexual assault and has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Our enquiries continue and anyone with information which may assist our investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting 24*200397.

11/06/2024

Following today’s sentencing, the family of Junior Osborne have released the following statement:

“Junior was a family man who’ll be missed by all of us. He was born and grew up in Montserrat in the Caribbean and loved his sports.

“He came to the UK in 1997 after the volcano on the island started to erupt two years before, meaning he had to flee his home. He left his family behind and came to the UK to rebuild his life – a life that was cruelly taken away from him.

“While life wasn’t easy, he had a family and children who loved him. He was a smart person who would go above and beyond to help others and made plenty of friends along the way.

“While he wasn’t perfect, he didn’t deserve to die in such a tragic and awful way. He was taken from us in cold blood. The loss of Junior has left a huge void for all of us and a huge hole in our hearts. He was a much-loved husband, father, brother and stepfather.

“His children won’t get to see him again and he won’t get to see his daughter graduate or be able to walk her down the aisle.

“The footage of his final moments has been difficult for us to see. While we’ve got justice for Junior, no sentence is going to bring him back.

However, we hope the streets are a safer place now those who took him from us won’t be able to roam the streets any time soon.”

11/06/2024

A group have been sentenced to a total of nearly 50 years for their parts in killing a man in Leicester’s Narborough Road.

Having been identified through extensive CCTV enquiries, they were all charged in connection with his death and convicted last month following a trial at Leicester Crown Court that spanned five weeks.

Today (Tuesday 11 June) a 16-year-old boy – who can now be named after reporting restrictions were lifted – was jailed, having been found guilty of murdering Mr Osborne and possession of a bladed article.

Nero McLean, of Upperton Road, Leicester was sentenced to life with a minimum of 17 years.

Four others, who were each found guilty of manslaughter and possession of a bladed article, were all sentenced to eight years.

They are:

Nevardo McLean, 16, of Upperton Road, Leicester.

Theobald Budzwa – known as Thendo – 18, of Ash Court, Groby.

Moises Steiner, 18 of Dovedale Road, Thurmaston.

James Williams, of Pelham Way, Leicester.

Mr Osborne, who was 50, was cycling along Narborough Road when he was stopped and stabbed in the neck, shortly after 9.30pm on 27 September last year. He was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary but died around an hour later as a result of his injuries.

An investigation, led by officers from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) major crime team, focussed on gathering CCTV footage that pieced together the group’s movements in the hours leading up to Mr Osborne’s death – as well as the attack taking place.

Detective Inspector Mark Parish, from EMSOU, was the senior investigating officer. He said: “As I’ve previously said, I believe this was a planned and co-ordinated attack to kill Junior.

“Enormous credit and praise must go to detectives in the major crime team for their effort in going through hours of footage to identify the group as well as our uniformed colleagues for their efforts both at the scene and in arresting all involved as enquiries continued.

“Hopefully today’s outcome helps to increase public confidence in Team Leicestershire and the work we do to bring offenders to justice.”

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10/06/2024

A body found following workers carrying out work in the Aylestone Meadows area on Thursday has been confirmed to be two-year-old Xielo Maruziva.

Xielo’s body was recovered after being found on Thursday morning (6 June) and formal identification has now taken place.

Specialist officers continue to provide support to Xielo’s family.

HM Coroner has been informed.
Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr said: “We are so sorry to bring this news. This is a devastating and tragic incident and our thoughts are with all of Xielo’s family at this most difficult and unimaginable time. We ask that the privacy of the family continues to be respected at this time.

“Full support also continues to be provided to the workers who were in the area of Aylestone Meadows on Thursday morning and I continue to thank them for their support and co-operation in the most horrendous circumstances.”

Police were first called to the River Soar in Aylestone Meadows, close to Marsden Lane, at around 5pm on Sunday 18 February after Xielo fell into the water.

Despite the best efforts of people who were at the scene they were not able to locate Xielo.

A dedicated search was launched for Xielo with a number of specialist teams deployed to the area.

ACC Kerr added: “I know this news has affected so many of us and again I want to pass on my thanks to everyone who has been involved in the search for Xielo for your dedicated work in extremely traumatic circumstances and an extremely complex search. Thank you also to our communities and wider members of the public for your continued support.”

Published: 15:00 - 10/06/2024

09/06/2024

Emergency services are currently attending a Road traffic collision on the A50 Groby Road this afternoon.

The Groby Road is closed county bound from the A50 roundabout near the hospital.

The air ambulance was also deployed at the scene.

We have no further information on this incident or of any injuries at this time.

Please avoid the area if possible, the road closure is expected for sometime for investigation to take place.

Leicestershire police posted the following on Social media.

“14:14 // TRAFFIC/ROAD UPDATE - The Roundabout From Glenfield Hospital County Bound is currently closed along with Homewood Drive A50.

Emergency Services are attending a RTC.

Please avoid the area and check back for updates.”

Update

A pedestrian is in hospital after being hit by a car on the A50 in Leicester.

Police said the pedestrian, a woman in her 20s, was taken to hospital where she remains, the collision happened around 1.55pm (Sunday 9th of June)

The extent of her injuries has not been disclosed.

The crash, which involved a white Alfa Romeo Mito, forced the closure of the county-bound section of the A50 from close to the hospital up to the junction with Homewood Drive. Police had fully reopened the road by around 10pm.

Investigations into the circumstances of the collision are ongoing, said police.

Officers have appealed for anyone with dash cam footage of the incident, or any other information, to speak to them as soon as possible.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Leicestershire Police on 101, quoting 24*338573.
Alternatively, report information via the force’s website.

08/06/2024

A man has been charged following an incident in Braunstone Town earlier this week.

Hari Mann, 25, of Lancaster Place, Leicester, has been charged with two counts of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and two counts of modifying an imitation firearm.

He has also been charged with one count of impersonating a police officer and one count of assault of an emergency worker.

Mann has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday 8 June).

The charges relate to a report of a firearm being discharged in a car park in The Glade, Braunstone Town on Tuesday morning (4 June).

⚠️ **The person named in this post has been charged with offences and will be appearing in court.

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

Published: 09:53 08/06/2024

07/06/2024

An investigation into a man who described a mass killer as a ‘hero’ and shared harrowing footage of a terrorist attack has led to him being convicted of and jailed for encouragement of terrorism.

Edward Griffiths sent videos to people of the terrorist attack, which was committed at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand in March 2019 and resulted in the killing of 51 people, stating he would “love” to do what the perpetrator of the attacks did. Griffiths also stated that he would “like” to go on a killing spree and talked about different people he would like to kill and various weapons.

In a social media post, Griffiths, 44, also described the perpetrator of the Christchurch attacks as a “hero”.

The police and prosecution’s case did not allege that Griffiths was planning any specific attack but that he had an extreme mindset and was reckless about whether his actions would encourage others to commit terrorist acts.

The offences by Griffiths were committed between November 2021 and June 2022. Following an investigation, officers from Counter Terrorism Policing – East Midlands, executed a warrant in June 2022 which saw Griffiths, of Hermitage Road, Whitwick, Coalville, arrested at his home.

Griffiths admitted being the user of various social media profiles but mostly answered ‘no comment’ in interview.

In a later interview he said sending the video around was wrong, that he had shared it with a few close friends and that he had been going through a bad time in his life during the Covid pandemic.

Griffiths was charged in May last year and following a trial at Birmingham Crown Court last month, he was found guilty of one count of encouragment of terrorism and of two counts of dissemination of a terrorist publication.
Today he was sentenced to four and a half years imprisonment.

Detective Inspector Glynn Jehu, from Counter Terrorism Policing – East Midlands, said: “Fifty one people lost their lives in the Christchurch attacks. Spreading messages of extreme hate and violence in the way that Griffiths did is dangerous, reckless and could easily have encouraged others to commit an act of terrorism.

“It was therefore important that we stopped this by acting on information received, investigating the communications fully and bringing Griffiths before the courts.

“Please remember that information you, the public, provide to us can help to stop acts of terrorism or the encouragement of acts of terrorism.

If you have any information about activity or behaviour that doesn’t feel right, please report it so that action can be taken.

You can find more information on how you can help at What You Can Do | Counter Terrorism Policing.

06/06/2024

An officer’s determination to seek justice for a hit-and-run collision in Leicester has resulted in a driver being jailed.

On 1 July 2019, Radu Covaci stole alcohol from a supermarket in Upperton Road and fled in a silver Toyota Yaris.

Members of staff rushed into the car park to try and stop him leaving, but he ran over one of them in order to make good his escape. The victim, who is now in his 40s, suffered serious head injuries with long-lasting effects.

Early enquiries established that the Toyota was using cloned plates, but when enquiries into the vehicle were conducted, it was established he had previously stolen items from another supermarket wearing the same clothes and travelling in the same car.

When police visited 33-year-old Covaci’s address, they were told he had gone back to his native Romania.

Sergeant Sian Harris-Ley, the investigating officer, successfully applied for a Trade and Co-operation Agreement (TaCa) warrant – an extradition agreement between the UK and EU countries.

This was only possible due to the strength of evidence against him and an agreement with the Crown Prosecution Service to authorise charges against him in his absence.

On 20 October last year, she was notified that Covaci had been arrested by Romanian police when trying to cross the border.

“When I got that call to say he’d been arrested, I couldn’t believe it,” said Sergeant Harris-Ley.

“He was brought back to the UK and then transferred to Leicestershire to be dealt with.

Thanks to the great work we’d been able to do between us in identifying him – linking him to other incidents – we were able to charge him and remand him to prison. It was a huge relief to have a conclusion to this serious incident.”

Covici of Somerville Road, Rowley Fields, was subsequently charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm, one count of driving while disqualified and one count of driving without insurance. He pled guilty on 19 March this year when he appeared at Leicester Crown Court.

Today (Thursday 6 June), at the same court, he was sentenced to a total of 32 months’ imprisonment and was disqualified from driving for three years.

Sergeant Harris-Ley added: “There’s no doubt in my mind that Covaci thought he was going to avoid this outcome and would not have to face the consequences of his actions. I hope today’s outcome provides the public with some confidence that we’ll do whatever it takes to bring offenders to justice.”

06/06/2024

A body has been found in the search for two-year-old Xielo Maruziva, who fell into the River Soar on Sunday 18 February.

The body was found earlier this morning (Thursday) following workers carrying out work in the area of Aylestone Meadows near the River Soar.

The body has been recovered and formal identification will now take place.

Specialist officers are providing support to Xielo’s family.

HM Coroner has been informed.

Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr said: “This is devastating news and our thoughts are with Xielo’s family. We are so sorry to bring them this news which we were all dreading and our full support is being provided to them at this most difficult time.

“Formal identification will now take place and we ask that the family’s privacy is respected at this time.

“Full support is also being provided to the workers who were in the area of Aylestone Meadows this morning and I want to thank them for their support and co-operation in the most horrendous and unimaginable circumstances.”

Police were first called to the River Soar in Aylestone Meadows, close to Marsden Lane, at around 5pm on Sunday 18 February after Xielo fell into the water.
Despite the best efforts of people who were at the scene they were not able to locate Xielo.

A dedicated search was launched for Xielo with a number of specialist teams deployed to the area.

ACC Kerr added: “Thank you to everyone who has been involved in the search for Xielo for your dedicated work in extremely traumatic circumstances and an extremely complex search.

Thank you also to our communities and wider members of the public for your continued support.”

05/06/2024

Detectives are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward following a robbery in the Eyres Monsell area of Leicester.

Police were called to Southfields Drive just after 12.45pm today (Wednesday 5 June) following a report that threats had been made to a delivery driver and that a number of parcels were taken from a van.

The victim, who is in his 20s, said three men got out of a silver Ford Mondeo and that one of the suspects may have been in possession of a gun.

The group left the area in the Mondeo. A number of parcels were later found discarded in Aylestone Meadows.

No arrests have been made at this time and the victim was not injured during the incident.

Detective Inspector Kev Hames said:

“Southfields Drive runs parallel with the A563 ring road so I’m sure there will have been people who saw what happened.

“I’m urgently appealing for anyone with information – and particularly motorists with dashcams – to come forward. I’d also ask anyone living in the area who has a doorbell or CCTV camera to get in touch.

“Furthermore, I would like to speak to anyone who saw a silver Ford Mondeo in the area this morning or who saw a group of men acting in a manner that seemed unusual or suspicious.

Anything you’re able to tell us could be key.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 24*329658

Alternatively call 101.

05/06/2024

Three men and a woman have been convicted following the death of an innocent man who was stabbed while intervening in a fight.

Sidney Anthony Palmer, known to his family and friends as ‘Sid’, sustained a single stab wound and died shortly after in hospital on the evening of Saturday 30 September last year.

At around 6.15pm, there was an altercation with Nathan Pritchard and another man in Conduit Street, Leicester.

Shortly after, outside a store on London Road, Pritchard was punched by an unknown man who was believed to be acting on behalf of the man involved in the earlier altercation.

At around 7pm Pritchard, again in Conduit Street, challenged the first man in the altercation and called Michael Berlin, who threatened the man.

Victor-Eduard Raja then received a call from Berlin and made his way to the scene.

The prosecution believed he was instructed by Pritchard to attack an associate of the person he had been arguing with. Raja, on arriving to the location, saw the man and a fight started with Raja violently punching him.

Several people intervened - one of which was Sidney Palmer – who was not involved at all in the wider incident and tried to act as a peacemaker attempting to pull Raja away.

CCTV showed Raja arming himself with a knife he was carrying and swinging towards Sidney but missed.

Immediately repeating this action, he struck Sidney to the chest with a single stab wound.

All the defendants quickly left the scene as Sidney was taken to hospital where sadly he died a short time later.

A post-mortem examination later confirmed he died from the stab wound which had passed through his heart and lung.

A murder investigation promptly commenced, and officers were able to track that Raja had taken a taxi and was dropped off on Blackbird Road.

Raja was later picked up by his mother, Diana Bodrug, who drove him to Yorkshire and assisted in booking him into accommodation under false details and bought him a new phone SIM card.

Through extensive enquiries, Raja was traced to an address and arrested by armed officers in the early hours of Thursday 5 October.

After being interviewed by detectives, where he made no comment to questions asked, 25-year-old Raja, of no fixed address, was charged with murder and remanded into custody.

Michael Berlin, 31, of Great Central Way, Leicester and Nathan Pritchard, 29, of Conduit Street were charged in the days after Sidney’s death with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.

Following further investigation work and consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service, they were charged with further offences. Prichard was charged with murder while Berlin was charged with manslaughter.

Diana Bodrug, 49, of Melton Road, Syston was charged with assisting an offender.

Following a trial at Leicester Crown Court, which concluded today (Wednesday 5 June), the defendants were found guilty as follows:

Raja was found guilty of murder and possession of a bladed/pointed article in a public place.

Berlin was found guilty of manslaughter
At the beginning of the trial, Pritchard pleaded guilty to manslaughter and Bodrug pleaded guilty to assisting an offender.

All four will be sentenced on Monday 24 June.

A 34-year-old man was found not guilty of manslaughter following the trial.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski, who was the senior investigating officer, said: “This was a tragic loss of life of a popular man, who was only trying to act as a peacemaker and stop the initial fight taking place.

“Sidney was a well known and loved man and his death has understandably had a devastating effect on his family and friends.

“CCTV of the incident clearly shows Raja swing his arm holding a knife, more than once at Sidney. This shows Raja’s obvious intent to stab the person pulling him away.”

“Our investigation moved at a fast pace to identify, trace and arrest all those responsible for Sidney’s death and linked offences.

This was a team effort with a significant number of officers and staff working long hours and using their provisional expertise to secure evidence to convict those involved’’

DCI Sinski added: “Knife crime maims, kills, and ruins lives, which is why it continues to remain an ongoing priority for the force.

Our campaign has been running for several years and continues to be committed to reducing knife crime offences.”

05/06/2024

Detectives are investigating the death of a man on the A42 near Ashby, Leicestershire.

Police received a call just after 2am today (Wednesday 5 June) to a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a car on the southbound carriageway of the A42– close to junction 12.

It was also reported that prior to the collision a man was seen sitting in the carriageway.

East Midlands Ambulance Service also attended. Sadly, the man was pronounced deceased at the scene.

Road closures were in place following the incident. The road has since re-opened.

Officers are in the early stage of their investigation and are looking to speak to anyone who may have seen a man standing over the Ashby Road bridge or witnessed the incident.

Anyone who was driving past junction 12 of the A42 is also asked to check their dashcam for any footage that may assist with the investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk quoting incident 38 of 5 June.

If you have been affected by today’s incident or require support; help and advice is available.

You can contact the Mental Health Central Access Point on 0808 800 3302, this service operates 24/7 seven days a week or support is also available from The Tomorrow Project on 0116 309 0171 or visit

www.tomorrowproject.org.uk

05/06/2024

An investigation is continuing following a fatal collision in Countesthorpe – and detectives are appealing for anyone who can help to come forward.

Police were called to Foston Road shortly before 3pm yesterday (Tuesday 4 June) following a report that a blue Citroen Nemo van had been involved in a collision with a grey Jaguar I-Pace.

The driver of the van – a man in his 30s – was pronounced dead at the scene. A man in his 50s, who was driving the Jaguar, did not suffer serious injuries.

Detective Sergeant Mike Steer, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU), said:

“From enquiries carried out so far, I believe there may have been a taxi driver who briefly stopped at the scene. I’m appealing for this person to come forward as they may have information that could help.

“I’d also ask for any other motorists with dashcams, anyone who saw the collision occur or who saw either vehicle beforehand to get in touch.

“Anything you’re able to provide could help our investigation.”

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ and quoting reference 24*327779.

Alternatively call 101.

Published: 13:28 05/06/2024

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Update Braunstone Town incident.

Update on the Braunstone Town firearms incident 17:00 A Controlled explosion has just been carried out by the Bomb disposal team. Homes are still evacuated and the operation is continuing into the night. Police are still asking for people to stay away from the area. #LeicsPolice #BraunstoneTown

BREAKING NEWS A large police presence has been deployed along with armed officers in the Braunstone Town area of Leicester this morning. Several roads are cordoned off by the police. Police are asking people and drivers to avoid the area. Leicestershire Police posted this information on social media. “Due to an incident in Braunstone Town The Glade is closed from Woodcote Road down to The Osiers. Please avoid the area until further notice.” With a second post. “The closure has now been extended to include Watergate Lane between Woodcote Road and The Osiers. Updates to follow.” We have contacted Leicestershire police for a statement on this incident. More to follow. 🔴 Update 14:15 Statement on incident in Braunstone Town issued by Leicestershire Police. Shortly before 10am today (Tuesday 4 June) police were called to The Glade, Braunstone Town, following a report that a firearm had been discharged. In the interest of public and police safety, armed officers were deployed. A 25-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. No injuries have been reported. Following further enquiries an abandoned vehicle was located by officers. A cordon has been put in place and several properties have been evacuated. Officers are liaising with colleagues from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal team have been contacted. Several road closures remain in place and both pedestrians and motorists are advised to avoid the area. More to follow. #LeicsPolice #BraunstoneTown #TheGlade #bombdisposal

Emergency services are currently attending a Road traffic collision on Knighton Lane East. The collision as closed Knighton Lane East just before the railway bridge. The closure is between the junctions of Whittier Road and Aston Hill. Police are controlling traffic. We have no further details on this incident. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said: It was reported that a car had been adandoned after hitting a lamppost and a railway bridge in Knighton Lane East. They said the service was called to make the vehicle safe. We have contacted Network Rail to understand whether any damage has been done to the bridge. Leicestershire Police said: “Police were called to reports of a single-vehicle crash involving the bridge and a lamp-post in Knighton Lane East. A spokesperson said no-one was in the car when the crash was reported at 06:46 on Tuesday. They added the car's owner had since made contact and inquiries were ongoing.” #LeicsPolice #KnightonLaneEast

Riverside Festival 2024 Leicester

Here’s what’s happening down on the Waterside this weekend. Head down for a day out, it’s a free event with lots to do and see. One of Leicester’s biggest free festivals celebrates its 25th Anniversary, with fun on and off the water. Activities at Bede Park, Western Boulevard, Castle Gardens, the River Soar and new for this year, the De Montfort University (DMU) Campus. Keep an eye out for highlights on the river including colourful boats from across the region and demonstrations, and boat trips. On land, there’s plenty more to entertain the whole family and chill out to the fantastic line-up on the main stage. Food lovers can enjoy a varied choice of quality street food from around the globe and sample craft ales, lager, cocktails and much more from registered bars. The Boulevard and Mill Lane will be lined with a market full of local, hand-crafted gifts and adorn the railings with Art on River, a gallery of local talent. Adults and kids alike can get creative with an array of activities on the parks from arts & crafts to live theatre or sit back and enjoy the ride with the funfair. There's much more to keep everyone busy across the weekend. If you'd like to discover Leicester's Canals and Waterways, take a look at the Leicester Riverside Trails. Follow Leicester Festivals and Events for the latest updates: twitter.com/leicesterfest Leicester Festivals & Events instagram.com/leicesterfest See what other Leicester Festivals are taking place this summer in the 2024 What's On Festival Guide https://www.visitleicester.info/dbimgs/What's%20On%20Summer%202024%201.pdf #riversidefestival Leicester Festivals & Events Visit Leicester

Blaby RTC

Police have cordoned off the crossroads in Blaby village tonight. The road is closed at the junctions of Leicester Road and Enderby Road, please avoid the area if possible. All we know at this time is that cyclist has been hit by a car. East Midland Ambulance service has taken the cyclist to hospital the injuries and condition are unknown at this time. The air ambulance also attended this incident. 🔴 Police update 21:30 A Leicestershire police spokesperson said: “Police attended a RTC reported at 7.55pm involving a car and a cyclist. Cyclist taken to hospital. We're currently waiting on an update on his condition. Car driver was not injured. No arrests. Road closure still in place as enquiries continue at the scene.” 🔴 Police update 23:00 The roads are now reopened. #LeicsPolice #Blaby

Narborough Road Leicester

A Car is on its side after a serious crash on Narborough Road. Police have closed off parts of Narborough Road this morning due to a serious collision. Narborough Road is closed between the junctions of Fullhurst Avenue near the KFC and Imperial Avenue. Please avoid the area if possible. Police collision investigations are currently taking place, the road is expected to be closed for sometime. It’s believed that two cars have collided and has ended up with one crashing into a front garden of a house. We have no details on any injuries at this time. 🔴 Updated 13:00 Leicestershire police have released the following statement. An investigation is ongoing following a collision in Narborough Road, Leicester, this morning (Friday). Police received a report at 5.50am of a two-car collision in the area near the junction with Winton Avenue. The vehicles involved were an unmarked police car and a Fiat 500 car. The police vehicle had been responding to a separate emergency incident at the time of the collision. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance. A woman in her 30s, who was driving the Fiat vehicle, has been taken to hospital with injuries where she currently remains. Two officers who were travelling in the police vehicle were also taken to hospital with minor injuries. Both officers have since been discharged from hospital. No other injuries have been reported. Damage has been caused to the front garden walls of two properties in the area. Detective Inspector Steve Kilsby, from the force’s Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Our investigation is at an early stage and we are carrying out full enquiries to establish the circumstances of the incident. “We remain at the scene and are speaking with a number of witnesses. “If you have any information regarding the incident, and have not yet spoken with us then we ask that you do make contact with us. This includes if you have any dashcam or CCTV from the area. You

Police continuing investigations after fatal stabbing in New Parks

Police investigations continue this morning as the local community comes to terms with yesterday’s fatal stabbing in New Parks. The investigations are being carried out at several locations in the area. Police cordons remain in place at the scene. Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) major crime team, said: “While our investigation is in its early stages and several people have been arrested, I’m appealing for anyone with information to come forward as a matter of urgency. “This incident happened in broad daylight in a residential area, so I firmly believe there are people who can help. I’d ask anyone with doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage to contact police. Anything you can tell us, no matter insignificant you think it is, could be important. “I’d also ask any witnesses who saw the incident to get in touch.” You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 24*300416. Alternatively call 101. (Edited Report 12:45) #LeicsPolice #NewParks #GlazebrookRoad #LivesNotKnives

Two Police Cordons in place in the New Parks area tonight.

Police have an overnight cordon in place on New Parks Way near to the Scudamore Road roundabout. The grass area is taped off. This may be connected with the Murder investigation which happened in New Parks this lunchtime. (Published: 00:15 23/05/2024) 🔴 Police Update 23/05/24 08:30 Police have said this morning “It relates to the ongoing murder investigation.” #LeicsPolice #MurderInvestigation #NewParks

Police incident New Parks

Breaking News Police are currently attending an incident in New Parks this afternoon. The air ambulance is also at the scene on Gillman Road. Locals are stating that a boy has been stabbed. Updates Below: 🔴 17:30 We are still waiting for the police to release a statement. 🔴 21:45 Police statement released. A murder investigation has been launched after an 18-year-old was stabbed in the New Parks area of Leicester. Police were called to Glazebrook Road just before 1.15pm today (Wednesday 22 May). Emergency services attended and the man was treated for injuries but was pronounced dead at the scene a short time later. Two males aged 17 have been arrested on suspicion of murder. A 52-year-old male has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Two other males, aged 36 and 17 and a 38-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. All those arrested remain in custody. Scene preservations are in place in Glazebrook Road and Gillman Road. Detectives will remain in the area to carry out further enquiries, while officers from the West Leicester Neighbourhood Policing Area (NPA) will be carrying out reassurance patrols. Detective Inspector David Greenhalgh, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) major crime team, said: “While our investigation is in its early stages and several people have been arrested, I’m appealing for anyone with information to come forward as a matter of urgency. “This incident happened in broad daylight in a residential area, so I firmly believe there are people who can help. I’d ask anyone with doorbell, CCTV or dashcam footage to contact police. Anything you can tell us, no matter insignificant you think it is, could be important. “I’d also ask any witnesses who saw the incident to get in touch.” You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 24*300416. Alternatively call 10

Fire Queniborough

Leicestershire fire and rescue service are currently dealing with a large fire on Melton Road in Queniborough. The disused warehouse fire is at the side of the Wreake Valley College, local residents have been told to keep doors and windows closed. Police have closed the road at the junction of Brighton Avenue. 🔴 Update 20/05/24 A spokesperson from a Leicestershire police said “We received a report of a fire in Melton Road, Queniborough, just after 4pm yesterday evening (Sunday 19 May) – the fire was within a derelict building. No reported injuries and cause of the fire remains under investigation” #Queniborough #QueniboroughFire #LeicsPolice Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service

Bolsover Street Murder

BREAKING NEWS Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the body of woman was found in a property in Leicester. Officers were called to the property in Bolsover Street just after 8.05pm yesterday (Monday 13 May) and found the body. A 47-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody where he is being questioned by detectives. The property remains cordoned off while officers carry out their enquiries at the scene. Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski from East Midlands Special Operations Unit Murder Investigation Team is leading the investigation. He said: “A team of detectives are continuing to work to understand what has occurred and a cordon will remain in place while we thoroughly examine the scene. “We currently have a man arrested in connection with the death and he continues to be interviewed by police. “Family liaison officers have also been deployed and they are supporting the victim’s family at this extremely difficult and distressing time. “House to house enquiries and a trawl of CCTV is being carried in the area and if anyone has any footage or information which may assist, they are asked to get in touch. "We understand that the incident may have caused some alarm in the community, and we would like to reassure you that this is an isolated incident. Local officers will be out and about in the area to reassure people. If anyone has concerns, they are asked to approach them or contact 101." Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to call 101 or report online at www.leics.police.uk - quoting incident number 691 of 13 May. Alternatively, you can report information or upload footage via the Major Incident Portal at Public Portal (mipp.police.uk). #LeicsPolice #MurderLeicester #BolsoverStreet

Seven protesters arrested

Seven people have been arrested after pro-Palestine activists “smashed a lorry” through a fence at a Leicester factory. Pro-Palestine activists have again targeted the drone factory here on the Meridian business Park this morning. The action group smashed a lorry through the security bollards and gate, and the group then scaled the building and occupied the roof. A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said: At 5.36am today (Wednesday 8 May) it was reported to police that a van had collided with the gates of a premises at the Meridian Business Park. A number of protestors had then entered into the site and climbed onto the roof of the building and onto the roof of the van. Six people have been arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and one person has been arrested for public order offences. All remain in police custody. Officers remain at the scene as evidence continues to be gathered and enquiries continue. 🔴 Police update 09/05/24 Six of the seven people who were arrested have now been released on bail. Thomas Smith, 40, of Cyprus Way in Leicester was charged with one count of using threatening/abusive words/behaviour likely to cause harassment, alarm or distress and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on 23 May. LeicsPolice #Meridianbusinesspark

Fire Hinckley Road Leicester

Leicestershire police are currently investigating a fire at shop on Hinckley Road in Leicester. Fire crews attended this morning at 2.09 to reports of a fire. Call received to reports of a bin involved in fire at front of property, further calls suggested building was being affected 2 pumps were mobilised. Bin fire caused gas leak. Cadent attended and capped off gas in the street. A police cordon remains in place and the store is currently closed. A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: “Police have begun an investigation following a report of fires at two locations in Leicester earlier today. “A call was received at 2.13am this morning (Wednesday 8 May) to report a fire outside a property in Luther Street. “The fire had started inside a wheelie bin which had spread to the property, during which the occupants of an upstairs flat were able to safely leave. “The force was also contacted at 4.37am following two vans that were alight outside a store in Narborough Road. The fire also spread to the outside of the store. “Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended both scenes and the fires were extinguished. “There are no reports of anyone injured. “Early enquiries suggest that the fires were caused deliberately, and officers are also keeping an open mind as to whether the fires at the two separate locations are linked. “Enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information in relation to either incident is asked to contact police on 101 or visit us online at More to follow. #Fire #HinckleyRoad #LeicsPolice #LFRS #fireleicester

Fire on Narborough Road in Leicester

Leicestershire police are currently investigating a fire at Iceland on Narborough Road in Leicester. Fire crews attended this morning at 04.22 to reports of two vans on fire. A police cordon remains in place and the store is currently closed. A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said: “Police have begun an investigation following a report of fires at two locations in Leicester earlier today. “A call was received at 2.13am this morning (Wednesday 8 May) to report a fire outside a property in Luther Street. “The fire had started inside a wheelie bin which had spread to the property, during which the occupants of an upstairs flat were able to safely leave. “The force was also contacted at 4.37am following two vans that were alight outside a store in Narborough Road. The fire also spread to the outside of the store. “Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service attended both scenes and the fires were extinguished. “There are no reports of anyone injured. “Early enquiries suggest that the fires were caused deliberately, and officers are also keeping an open mind as to whether the fires at the two separate locations are linked. “Enquiries are continuing and anyone with any information in relation to either incident is asked to contact police on 101 or visit us online at #LFRS #LeicsPolice #NarboroughRoad #FireLeicester