A student has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing his former friend outside the De Montfort University campus. Harper Dennis Harper Dennis, aged 19, repeatedly stabbed Khaleed Oladipo, aged 20, in the chest near De Montfort University in Leicester on the evening of Tuesday, February 3, this year. Today at Leicester Crown Court, he was acquitted of murder but found guilty of manslaughter, possessing an offensive weapon, and failing to provide the PIN for his phone

An investigation after a man was found seriously injured in Narborough Road, Leicester, this morning (Tuesday) has determined that there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement. At this stage, it is believed the man has suffered a fall leading to his injuries. The man, who is in his 60s, remains in hospital with serious injuries. His family have been informed and remain with him. Full enquiries have been ongoing today after police were ca

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has today (25 August 2026) named David Sandall as his preferred candidate for the new Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police. The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process carried out in line with the College of Policing’s recruitment requirements. This included assessments by both internal and external stakeholder groups and an in-depth presentation and formal intervie

A company has been charged with corporate manslaughter following the death of a man in April 2021. Green Steel and Cladding Ltd, formerly of Kirkgate, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, is charged with corporate manslaughter following the death of Paul Johnson, 45. Mr Johnson was seriously injured at a premises in Wireless Hill, South Luffenham, on 15 April 2021 while working on behalf of Green Steel and Cladding Ltd. He later died in hospital on 16 April 2021. Green Steel and

The Food Standards Agency (FSA) and the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) are working together with other partners to investigate an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis believed to be associated with imported eggs. The FSA have confirmed Eggs produced in the UK with the British Lion Mark or under the Laid in Britain scheme are safe to eat. Eggs which are thoroughly cooked and handled hygienically should not present a food safety risk. To find out more on this click the button

An investigation is ongoing after a man was found seriously injured in Narborough Road, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 25th August). Police were called to the area at 2.06am by the East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance at the scene. The man has been taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries. An investigation is in its very early stages to establish what has happened and how the man has come to be injured. It is not b

Narborough Road is closed this morning due to a serious police incident. The road is closed between the junctions of Braunstone Gate and Westcotes Road. Two police cordons are in place, and more officers are arriving at the scene. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this ongoing investigation. More to follow. Pictures by Leicester Media Online SEE UPDATE POST BELOW Man found with serious injuries on Narborough Road SEE UPDATE BELOW 15:00 Narborough

Leicester City Council is set to approve new term dates and holidays for schools across the city from 2027 to 2032. The new arrangements have been put forward following a public consultation, with responses received from schools, parents, carers and other stakeholders. Feedback received during the consultation helped to shape the final model, with the opinions of parents and others who responded playing a major part in making the final decision. The agreed model will continue

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