Officers searching for a missing Leicester man have located a body. Although formal identification is yet to take place, it is believed that the body of a man found in Hamilton yesterday evening (Friday 29 May) is believed to be that of Abdulahi Mohamud. Abdulahi Mohamud Abdulahi, 22, was last seen on Saturday 23 May and reported missing last Sunday. Officers are providing support to his family and a file will be prepared for HM Coroner. Leicestershire Police News - Published

Following the incident, armed police officers were observed running into the area. Three people have been arrested after a man was stabbed during a fight in Leicester city centre. The incident happened in Town Hall Square just after 10.45pm on Thursday (May 28). The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing Officers have arrested three people in connection with the stabbing, who all

A motorcyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Church Langton last night. Police received a call at 8.22pm yesterday (Thursday 28 May) regarding a collision on the B4067, Melton Road. It involved a blue Ford Ranger and a grey Honda CBR. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, sustained fatal injuries and sadly died at the scene. The driver of the Ranger sustained minor injuries. At the time of the collision the motorbike was travelling southbound towards Church Lan

Mirch Masala, one of Leicester’s longest running restaurants, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1996 as Leicester’s first “world street food” restaurant, the family-run eatery has spent three decades serving pure vegetarian cuisine from around the globe – all with an authentic Indian twist. From spicy biriyanis to Italian-style pizzas topped with paneer, every dish at Mirch Masala offers an exciting fusion of flavours, reflecting the restaurant’s

Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found in a van parked in Leicester city centre. Police were called to a car park in Garden Street just after 5.30pm on Wednesday (27 May) by a member of the public reporting concern about the condition of the vehicle. When officers forced entry to the van, the body of a man was found inside. Enquiries are continuing to be undertaken to locate the man’s next of kin. After identifying the address of the regis

Armed police descended on a park in Leicestershire following a report of a man suspected of handling a gun. Leicestershire Police were called to Queen's Park in Frederick Street, Loughborough, at 2.27pm on Thursday, May 28. Officers located the man in the park but discovered it was in fact a water gun. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “We received a report yesterday (May 28) at 2.27pm regarding a man believed to be in possession of what was described as a gun in

Three people have been arrested after a motorcycle was deliberately rammed by a car in Newtown Linford. The rider was travelling through Anstey around 4.55am on Tuesday 26 May when he noticed the occupants of a burgundy Audi estate parked in The Nook. Later he spotted the Audi driving behind him, as he entered Bradgate Road the Audi sped up and rammed his motorcycle, knocking him off. One of the occupants of the car approached the victim as he was lying on the ground, threate

Leicestershire Police is marking the one‑year anniversary of Operation Hopper, a targeted enforcement initiative designed to identify and disrupt persistent motoring offenders who pose the greatest risk to road users. Over the past 12 months, the operation has delivered significant results, reinforcing the force’s commitment to reducing serious harm on the roads. Launched in response to rising concerns about uninsured drivers and repeat traffic offenders, Operation Hopper has

New measures to improve school run safety are due to be introduced on a trial basis at a Leicester school next week. The city council is set to introduce experimental ‘school street’ measures that will prohibit general traffic from entering roads immediately adjacent to St John the Baptist CofE Primary School, in Clarendon Park, during busy school run times. The new school street is being introduced at the request of residents and the wider school community to improve road sa