Police officers are appealing for anyone with dashcam footage to come forward following a fatal collision in South Kilworth yesterday (Monday 5 October). Police were called to Walcote Road just after 3pm following a report that a red Honda CB1000 motorcycle had left the carriageway. The rider – a man in his 60s – was pronounced dead at the scene. The pillion passenger of the motorcycle was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Leicestershire Police would like anyone who w

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as part of an investigation into a fatal collision in Hinckley. Police were called to Ashby Road, close to the junction with Barrie Road, just before 10.30pm yesterday (Monday 5 October). It was reported a collision had occurred that involved a grey Hyundai i30 and a silver Vauxhall Agila. Emergency services attended but the driver of the Vauxhall, a woman in her 60s, was pronounced dead a short time later. A 22

Leicestershire Fire and rescue service are currently attending a fire on Greengate Lane in Birstall tonight. Greengate Lane is closed from Aston Green Road to Woodgate Drive, due to an ongoing fire incident. A spokesperson from LFRS said: two fire crews are currently in attendance they were called to a stack fire, nearby cows have been safely removed from the affected area. Please find alternative routes. Approximately 30 bales of straw were destroyed in the fire. This straw

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