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15/05/2025

The family of a woman who died following an incident in Littlethorpe has paid tribute describing her as an “amazing woman who everyone loved”.

Ellen Cook, 72, died following an incident in Biddle Road on Sunday evening (11 May).

Police were called to the area where Mrs Cook was found injured in the street. Sadly, Mrs Cook was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

Paying tribute today, Mrs Cook’s family said: “Ellen was an amazing woman who everyone loved. Words cannot express how much her family loved her.

“She was a wonderful woman, so positive, and she saw the best in everyone and everything.

She always put others before herself and the family will miss her forever.”

The family has asked for privacy at this time.

Daniel Cook, 39, of Atkinson Road, Ashby, has been charged with the murder of Mrs Cook. He has been remanded into custody.

14/05/2025

A police cordon is in place on Ingle Street in the Newfoundpool area this morning.

The cordon is next to Inglehurst Infant School, but the school itself remains open.

A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said:

Police are carrying out further enquiries following an incident of criminal damage in Leicester.

Officers received a call at 10.13pm last night (Tuesday 13 May) to report damage had been caused to an Audi parked and unattended in Ingle Street.

The car had its windows smashed as well as damage caused to the bodywork and tyres slashed.

It was also reported that what was believed to be a handgun was seen and heard to be discharged.

No reports have been received of anyone being injured and enquiries are continuing to establish the full circumstances of the report and if any firearm was discharged.

Anyone with information about the incident and hasn’t as yet spoken to police is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 739 of 13 May or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

13/05/2025

Blaze totally destroys joinery company in Rothley.

Leicestershire Fire and rescue service attended a fire at a woodworking factory on the corner of Woodgate and Wellsic Lane in Rothley this morning.

Seven pumps were in attendance.

Wellsic Lane is closed in both directions.

The fire has not spread to other buildings, but the fire service are evacuating neighbouring properties as a precaution, and would urge people in the area to stay indoors and close their windows and doors.

This is an ongoing incident, with crews from Birstall, Hinckley, Western, Eastern, Central and Lutterworth Fire Stations at the scene, and we would encourage people to avoid the area and find alternative routes of transport.

Businesses and homes are without power in the area.

The owner of the joinery company is devastated and said: “I will be contacting all my customers to provide updates on our projects.”

13/05/2025

A man has been charged following the death of a woman in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire.

Daniel Cook (39) of Atkinson Road, Ashby, has been charged with murder and is due to appear before Leicester Magistrates’ Court this afternoon (Tuesday 13 May).

On Sunday evening (11 May) officers were called to Biddle Road, where a woman was found injured in the street.

Sadly, she was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

Formal identification of the deceased is due to take place later this week.

Officers continue to support the victim’s family through this extremely difficult time.

Note:

The person or people named in this release 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.

13/05/2025

Traffic Alert.

Severe citybound delays this morning on Humberstone Road and surrounding streets including Dysart Way, Kent Street.

Avoid area if possible.

This is due to a road traffic collision.

Police and EMAS are currently at the scene.

City bound traffic is being diverted via Kent Street.

12/05/2025

Charles Street Sunday closures planned to enable telecoms work.

Here’s some pictures of the work taking place, by Roy Widdowson for LM News.

Parts of Leicester’s Charles Street is set to close over four Sundays in May and June to enable work to telecoms equipment at Epic House to take place.

The work – which is being carried out for Vodafone – will require large cranes to be on site in the area.

In the interest of public safety, Charles Street will be closed in both directions between Humberstone Gate and Belgrave Gate between 8am and 8pm on Sunday 11 May, Sunday 18 May, Sunday 1 June and Sunday 29 June.

Vehicles will be diverted along Belgrave Gate, St Matthews Way, Humberstone Road and Humberstone Gate.

Access will be maintained for buses driving into the bus station from the Humberstone Road end only. Buses exiting the bus station will exit onto Belgrave Gate/Haymarket.

While work is under way, footways will also be closed between Lower Hill Street and Kildare Street, with pedestrians being diverted via Clarence Street.

12/05/2025

BREAKING NEWS

Murder investigation launched after death of woman in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after the death of a woman in Littlethorpe, Leicestershire, yesterday evening (Sunday 11 May).

Officers attended Biddle Road after a report was received just after 9.25pm.

A woman was found injured in the street. Sadly, she was later pronounced deceased at the scene.

A 39-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.

The area was cordoned off to allow officers to carry out a full examination of the scene.

Biddle Road between Sycamore Way and Bingley Road remains closed today (Monday 12 May).

Detectives are into the process of carrying house to house enquiries in the area and collating CCTV or video footage of the incident.

Formal identification has not yet taken place, and a post-mortem examination is due to take place in due course.

The suspect remains in custody where he will be questioned by detectives.

The victim’s family are being supported by specialist officers at this extremely difficult time.

Detective Chief Inspector Mark Sinski from East Midlands Special Operations Unit Murder Investigation Team is leading the investigation. He said:

“Officers will remain at the scene as we our investigation progresses, and we continue to investigate the full circumstances of what happened.

“I appreciate that the nature of the incident may cause some concern among residents in the area.

However, I would like to reassure them that this is an isolated incident, and we are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident.

“If there is anyone who hasn’t yet spoken to police and may have information connected to this incident, I would urge you to please get in contact with us, as what you saw or heard may be of significant to our investigation.

“We would also like to speak to anyone who may have captured video footage of the incident. We have set up a portal for people to upload any relevant footage.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 636 of 11 May or alternatively online at www.leics.police.uk.

You can access the information portal via https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM25I58-PO1

12/05/2025

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Welford Road, Leicester.

The incident happened around 11.30pm on Friday 9 May – close to the junction with Almond Road.

Police are appealing for anyone who was driving in the area and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage.

It is reported the pedestrian – a man in his 20s – was crossing Welford Road, near Sandicliffe Ford, when he was hit by the driver of a silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries but died a short time later.

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail.

Two women, aged 19 and 48, were also arrested for assisting an offender and being released under investigation.

The circumstances surrounding the incident remain under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Mike Streer, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said:

“Officers are currently reviewing CCTV in the area, but it is believed the driver of the Mercedes headed out of the city along Welford Road prior to the collision.

“Anyone who was also travelling along Welford Road in either direction is asked to contact us if they think they saw the car or have captured footage of the car on dash cam.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report online at www.leics.police.uk – quoting reference 25*268942.

11/05/2025

Local Community Marks 80th Anniversary of VE Day in Glenfield.

Pictures were taken yesterday at Ellis Park (Saturday 10th May 2025) by Trevor Sewell.

11/05/2025

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service attended a fire in the LRI restaurant last night.

At the peak of the incident, ten pumping appliances, Leicestershire Police, and EMAS were at the scene.

Fire investigation will also take place this morning.

No injuries have been reported.

A spokesperson for LFRS said:

“At the height of the incident, 10 pumping appliances were at the scene.

The fire was located on the ground floor. At 01:39, crews were still damping down and checking for any fire spread."

Emergency crews remained at the hospital throughout the night with the operation gradually scaled down to three appliances by 3.30am on Sunday (May 11). All fire crews had left the scene by approximately 6.30am, the spokesperson added.

Fire officers are now carrying out an investigation to determine the cause of the fire. Leicestershire Police and East Midlands Ambulance Service personnel were also in attendance at the scene.

The full scale of damage caused by the fire has yet to be established.

🔴Update

Reinspection carried out, no signs of hotspots and Fire Investigation completed, cause believed to be accidental due to an electrical fault.

10/05/2025

A pedestrian has died after being hit by a car in Welford Road, Leicester.

The incident happened around 11.30pm last night (Friday 9 May) – close to the junction with Almond Road.

Police are appealing for anyone who was driving in the area and are particularly keen to hear from anyone with dash cam footage.

It is reported the pedestrian – a man in his 20s – was crossing Welford Road, near Sandicliffe Ford, when he was hit by the driver of a silver Mercedes-Benz C-Class.

The pedestrian was taken to hospital after sustaining serious injuries but died a short time later.

The driver of the car – a man in his 50s – stopped at the scene and has been spoken to by officers.

The circumstances surrounding the collision are currently under investigation.

Detective Sergeant Mike Streer, from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: “Officers are currently reviewing CCTV in the area, but it is believed the driver of the Mercedes headed out of the city along Welford Road prior to the collision.

“Anyone who was also travelling along Welford Road in either direction is asked to contact us if they think they saw the car or have captured footage of the car on dash cam.”

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or report online at www.leics.police.uk – quoting reference 25*268942.

🔴 Police Update 12/05/25

A 50-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving and released on bail.

Two women, aged 19 and 48, were also arrested for assisting an offender and being released under investigation.

10/05/2025

Police have closed parts of Welford Road tonight due to a serious road traffic collision.

A police cordon is in place to allow for accident investigations, please avoid the area if possible.

Welford Road is closed in both directions between the junctions of University Road and Almond Road for motorists and pedestrians.

We have no details of any injuries at this time.

More to follow.

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