An ATM has been stolen overnight from a store in Oakham. Police received a call at 2.53am this morning (Friday 3 July) that a telehandler had been driven into the front of the store in Braunston Road. Significant damage was caused to the building as the ATM was removed and dragged away from the scene by a 4x4 pickup truck. The pickup drove off towards Balmoral Road. A scene preservation is in place, and our investigation remains at an early stage as enquiries continue. Office

At approximately 2pm today, armed officers were observed at a residence in Whetstone. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said officers attended an address on Enderby Road at around 2pm on July 2 No arrests were made during the visit, and inquiries into two recent robberies are continuing. Police are investigating an armed robbery at a bookmaker's in Glenfield and another armed robbery at a store in New Parks. Officers suspect that the two incidents might be connected b

Detectives investigating a burglary in Loughborough have released images of a man they are looking to identify. Thousands of pounds worth of jewellery was stolen when a house was broken into in Tylers Road, Belton, on Thursday 14 May. As part of the ongoing enquiries, police believe the man pictured may be able to assist with with the investigation. Anyone who knows him or as any information that could assist, call 101 or report online at Report | Leicestershire Police – quot

A chance encounter in a park which led to a defenceless man being punched has resulted in the perpetrator pleading guilty to manslaughter. In April this year James McKeown, also known as Jim, was found lying on the ground in Beaumont Park, Beaumont Leys by a member of the public. He had suffered from a head injury and sadly passed away a short time later Initial enquiries at the scene revealed that Jim had been walking home from a nearby pub when he was assaulted by Joshua Mo

Detectives have begun an investigation after an armed robbery at store in New Parks this morning. Police were called to the store at 7.08am this morning (Thursday 2 July) following a report two masked men had entered the premises threatening staff. One of the men was reported to be holding what was reported to have been a pistol. A staff member was struck to the head and sustained minor injuries. The men made off on foot towards Samson Road with a quantity of cash. Detective

An investigation is taking place following a fatal collision in Ellistown – and officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward. Police were called to Victoria Road just before 6pm yesterday (Wednesday 1 July) following a report of a collision involving a motorcycle and a grey Fiat Ducato horsebox van. The motorcyclist – a man in his 50s – was pronounced dead at the scene. Three people who were in the van were not injured. No arrests were made and enquiries