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Fatal stabbing on Narborough Road in Leicester
A murder investigation has been launched by detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) after a man was stabbed in...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 28, 20231 min read
AAIB Report: fatal accident at King Power Stadium, Leicester
The Air Accidents Investigation Branch has published a formal report into the fatal accident involving a Leonardo AW169 (G-VSKP)...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 6, 20234 min read
Appeal following death of 48-yr old man in Highfields
Breaking News Police are appealing for information from the public following the death of a 48-year-old man who was found in Pluto Close,...
Craig Thorpe
Aug 13, 20231 min read
‘Huge’ investigation into class A drugs supply leads to six more people being sentenced
A police investigation into industrial amounts of class A drugs being supplied across the UK has led to six more people being sentenced.
Craig Thorpe
Jul 31, 20232 min read
PCC launches major survey for insight on public's view of crime and policing
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews is undertaking important research to understand how...
Craig Thorpe
Jun 29, 20232 min read
Knives recovered and education events held as part of Op Sceptre week
More than 100 knives recovered, 91 education events held and 47 knife sweeps carried out – just some of our knife crime prevention work...
Craig Thorpe
May 24, 20233 min read
PCC secures over £740K to help reduce domestic abuse
PCC secures over £740K to help reduce domestic abuse Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews...
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May 12, 20231 min read
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May 12, 20235 min read
Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews issues statement on Braunstone factory protest
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has issued a statement in response to the ongoing...
Craig Thorpe
May 2, 20232 min read
A Murder investigation has been launched in the West End
Murder investigation launched following discovery of a body – three men in custody A murder investigation has been launched following the...
Craig Thorpe
Mar 25, 20232 min read
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Mar 10, 20234 min read
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Jan 14, 20232 min read
Twenty-two men jailed after encrypted chat platform being used to supply drugs dismantled
Twenty-two men face a total of more than 200 years in prison after an encrypted chat platform they used to organise and facilitate the...
Craig Thorpe
Jan 12, 20235 min read
Appeal for information following fatal collision in Melton Road, Leicester
A man has died following a collision in Melton Road, Leicester, yesterday afternoon (Friday 16th December). Police were called at 4.20pm...
Craig Thorpe
Dec 17, 20221 min read
Police officer arrested after driver dies during pursuit
A man has died following a collision in Aylestone Road this morning (Friday 25 November). Shortly before 4am, an officer from the force’s...
Craig Thorpe
Nov 25, 20222 min read
PCC announces Rob Nixon as preferred candidate for Chief Constable
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has today (27 October) announced Rob Nixon as his...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 28, 20222 min read
Police reaffirm support for Remembrance Sunday parades
Police reaffirm support for Remembrance Sunday parades Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 23, 20222 min read
Police and Crime Panel back plans to equip volunteer police officers with Taser
Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed support from the counties' Police and...
Craig Thorpe
Oct 4, 20223 min read
Updated arrests and charges – East Leicester disorder
Following the update last Friday (23 September), detailing 47 arrests and charges, the investigation to the reports of crime linked to...
Craig Thorpe
Sep 30, 20222 min read
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