Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has branded the early release of prisoners a "dilution of justice", urging the Government to accelerate prison expansion rather than continue easing overcrowding by releasing offenders early. He said today: "Justice must mean justice. When a sentence has been handed down by a judge entrusted to determine the appropriate punishment, it is wrong that it can be effectively reduced simply because

At 4.15pm yesterday (Thursday 1 October) Police received a report of a missing woman. A short time later, a call was received stating a person was believed to have entered the water at Watermead Park. Officers were deployed and a search was undertaken. The body of a woman, who is believed to be the woman reported missing, was later removed from the water. Officers have contacted her next of kin. Her death is not believed to be suspicious and a file will be prepared for the co

Emergency services are currently on scene at Watermead Country Park tonight. Police and water rescue are currently searching the Mammoth lake and surrounding areas. Police helicopter was reported over the area early tonight. A police cordon is now in place. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for information, more to follow. Police update 02/10/26 At 4.15pm yesterday (Thursday 1 October) Police received a report of a missing woman. A short time later, a call was received

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has secured an additional £195,000 to strengthen vital support services for victims impacted by the Government’s early release scheme, helping ensure they receive the protection, information and specialist assistance they need. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) funding will deliver dedicated support and interventions within the Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland PCC’s existing Victim First services to increase victim safety and pro

Officers are appealing for witnesses and anyone with footage to come forward following a fatal collision in Narborough Road South this afternoon (Wednesday 30 September). Police were called at 2.40pm following a report of a collision involving a red Tesla Model 3 and grey Kawasaki ZX10 motorcycle, just before the junction with Fosse Park Avenue. The motorcyclist – a man in his 50s – was pronounced dead at the scene. No other injuries were reported and no-one was arrested. A r

Three men and one woman have been charged in connection with a report of a shooting in Mulberry Avenue, Leicester, in February 2024. Officers had been called to the area just after 11pm on Saturday 3 February 2024 following a report of the discharge of a firearm into a stationary car in the street. A man in the car, who is in his 30s, sustained a minor injury following the incident. An investigation has remained ongoing. Yesterday (Tuesday), Sam Namoale, 37, of Field Leys Way

Officers are appealing for witnesses or anyone with footage to come forward following a robbery in the Stoneygate area of Leicester. Police were called to Guilford Street shortly before 6pm on Friday (25 September) following a report a man in his 20s had been attacked by a group of men. It was reported he had been punched in the face, causing him to fall to the ground, when he was then kicked. The victim was taken to hospital with serious head and facial injuries and is conti

Three people have been charged with affray following a large fight that occurred on Boxing Day last year (26 December). They are: Chace Griffin, 30, of Thurncourt Road, Thurncourt. Spencer Fowler, 22, of Flamborough Road, Thurncourt. He has also been charged with one count of causing grievous bodily harm with intent. Sonny Godwin, 22, of Kinross Avenue, Thurncourt. He has also been charged with assaulting a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm and possession of

Detectives are investigating after four pedestrians were injured in the city centre when they were involved in a collision yesterday evening (Saturday 26 September). The collision occurred on Vaughan Way at 10.12pm and involved a silver vehicle. The pedestrians were crossing the road at a crossing towards the junction with Highcross Street; three of the men were taken to hospital where they are undergoing treatment for serious injuries. The driver of the vehicle failed to s