A man who caused significant damage to a factory where he worked has been jailed. A fire at Natsons Packaging Limited in New Star Road in Leicester resulted in the business working on a reduced level for almost six months. CCTV enquiries traced the suspect - Ajay Ajay - from the arson to a petrol station in which officers were able to identify him. It was later discovered that he was an employee of the business. The footage showed 31-year-old Ajay of Forest Avenue, Thurmaston

Police are appealing for information following a serious collision involving a male pedestrian and a bus which happened in the area of Melton Road, Queniborough, this afternoon (Monday 24 August). Officers were called at 3.37pm to the area, near the junction with Marsden Avenue. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance. The male pedestrian, who is in his 80s, has been taken to hospital where he currently remains with serious injuries. The man’s next of kin have

A large Police cordon is in place on Aikman Avenue in New Parks. The road is closed between Pindar Road and Kay Road. A large area has been taped off, and a large police presence remains at the scene. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this incident. UPDATE 18:45 A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Just after 2.45pm police were called to Aikman Avenue following a report a man in his 20s had sustained a stab wound injury. He was taken

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an assault in Leicester’s Narborough Road. The incident was first brought to the attention of police on Wednesday (19 August) by a member of the victim’s family, who stated he was being treated for life-threatening injuries at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Following further enquiries, it was established the man – in his 20s – had been taken to hospital by the East Midlands Ambulance Service

Millions of people receive emergency alert on phones warning over wildfires. Mobile phone users in England and Wales have received an emergency alert, warning them not to light anything that could spark a fire. The Government sent the alert on Friday evening, which began appearing on mobile devices from 7pm. It's believed to have been the most extensive emergency use of the alert system to date. A screenshot of an emergency alert warning by Leicester Media Online Issued by th

Two youths have been arrested following the murder of a man off Leicester’s London Road last month. They are both aged 17 and were each arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder today (Wednesday 12 August). They both remain in custody. The arrests relate to the death of 24-year-old Arad Niakan in De Montfort Place on 22 July. An investigation into Mr Niakan’s death is being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU). Four men were previously charged w

Officers from Counter Terrorism Policing South East (CTPSE) have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into support of a proscribed organisation. A 27-year-old man from Wigston, Leicestershire, was arrested today (Monday) on suspicion of expressing support for a proscribed organisation (Daesh), contrary to section 12 of the Terrorism Act 2000. Officers are currently searching a residential property in Wigston in connection with the investigation. The operation, w

Police have confirmed that a body has been found as a result of a missing person investigation to find Kacper Cichor. Kacper, aged 28 and from Braunstone, was last been seen on Tuesday 21 July and was reported missing the following day. The incident is not being treated as suspicious but officers believe that the person found is Kacper. His next of kin have been informed and we ask for privacy for his family and friends at this difficult time. Thank you to all the pub

A blaze has taken hold of a church in Leicester city centre. A coffin with a body prepared for a funeral service was saved from a significant fire at a church over 160 years old. The Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service reported receiving numerous calls regarding St Andrew's Church on Jarrom Street, Leicester, at 23:17 on Tuesday. At the peak of the fire, eight engines and two high-reach appliances were present at the location. Picture Credit LFRS The fire service remain at