An investigation is continuing following a report of armed robbery at a bookmakers in Glenfield yesterday evening (Sunday 28 June). Police were called to premises in Stamford Street at 6pm following a report a female member of staff had been threatened by a man holding what was reported to have been a pistol. The suspect made off with a quantity of cash prior to police arriving. No injuries were reported during the incident. Detective Inspector Graeme Baxter, from our Complex

Police are appealing for motorists with dashcam and any other witnesses to come forward following a serious collision on the M1 northbound yesterday (Sunday 28 June). Police were called at 8am following a report of a collision involving a red Ford Focus and grey BMW 5 Series just north of junction 20, for Lutterworth. The driver of the focus – a man in his 60s – was taken to hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment. The driver of the BMW, who is also in his 60s, s

Police are present at a bookmaker's in Glenfield this evening. The bookmakers on Stamford Place is cordoned off by police tape tonight. Unconfirmed reports suggest that a robbery took place earlier. We have reached out to Leicestershire Police for further details on the ongoing investigation. More to follow. Police update. https://www.leicestermedia.online/post/investigation-into-armed-robbery-at-glenfield-bookmakers Pictures by Leicester Media Online

Police officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for any witnesses to come forward following an incident in North Kilworth on Friday (26 June). Police were called to Station Road, at the junction with Kilworth Road, just before 3.45pm following a report of a collision involving a red Ducati Multistrada motorcycle and a white Mercedes Vito van. The rider of the motorcycle, a man in his 50s, was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-thre

East Midlands Ambulance Service NHS Trust (EMAS) has this afternoon declared a critical incident (as at 14.30 hours, Saturday 27 June 2026). The declaration follows a period of sustained pressure on ambulance services across the country, including within the East Midlands. Over the past 24 hours, EMAS has experienced a significant increase in demand for its services, alongside ongoing pressure within the wider NHS, and the additional challenges created by this week’s extreme

Police are appealing for witnesses following fatal collision in Narborough Road A motorcyclist has died following a collision in Leicester. Police received a call just after 2.45pm yesterday (Friday 26 June) regarding a collision on Narborough Road near to the junction with Somerville Road. It involved a blue Toyota Auris and a Yamaha YZF R6 motorbike. The motorcyclist, a man in his 30s, suffered fatal injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Toyota su

Today Saturday (27 June), Leicester held its annual Armed Forces Day parade in the city center to celebrate Armed Forces Day. The parade was led by the Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders, made up of serving military, reservists, veterans, and cadets, and started off from Belgrave Gate, at 11 am. It made its way past the Clock Tower, onto High Street, and fell out in Jubilee Square. A saluting dais was set up on High Street across from Carts Lane, where the Lord-Lieu

Severn Trent records third day with some of the highest ever demand for water as heatwave continues. As the Midlands enters the fourth day of temperatures above 30C, Severn Trent is producing enough extra water for over 3million people - enough to supply a city like Nottingham, 10 times over. The company has been steadily producing over 20% more than usual, 400 million litres extra a day, as teams are working hard so everyone can keep safe and hydrated. It is reminding custom

A teenage boy who passed away while paddling in an open water lake has been named for the first time as his family honors his memory. Hayden Jones-Powell encountered trouble while paddling in Meynell Lake in Syston, shortly after 1:30 pm yesterday. Emergency services rushed to the lake near Syston Sailing Club. Expert divers retrieved a body from the water, and police confirmed it was the 13-year-old. A Leicestershire Police spokesperson said the boy’s family were being suppo