Two women who were sexually abused by a man when they were children have been praised after their evidence led to him being jailed today (Friday 11 September). Jordan Gray-Higgs committed his crimes in Leicestershire between 2012 and 2014. His offending was brought to the attention of police in 2022, when the victims told officers what had happened. They described how Gray-Higgs had incited them to engage in sexual activity and abused them. Jordan Gray-Higgs In interview Gray

Between 25 March and 7 April 2026, a woman, who lives in North West Leicestershire, was victim to a courier fraud scam. The victim was contacted by a man claiming to be a police officer stating that someone had attempted to purchase a laptop using her bank account and if she withdraws cash from her account they would keep it for safe keeping. A woman later visited the address to collect this withdrawn cash. Enquiries have been ongoing into this incident, and officers have rel

A police cordon is in place this morning on Upperton Road near the Lidl store. Police forensic officers are at the scene, the towpath along the River soar under the bridge is taped off. A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said “Police received a call from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service last night (Thursday 10 September) at 11.33pm following a report of someone in the water near to Upperton Road, Leicester. Officers attended the location and the person, a man in

Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has written to Policing Minister Sarah Jones MP to express concerns about the proposed appointment of a Commissioner Designate for the National Police Service. You can read the PCC's letter below. Dear Sarah Jones MP. I am writing to express my concerns regarding the proposed appointment of a Commissioner Designate for the National Police Service ahead of the establishment of the National Police Service Board. I recognise the impo

An investigation by specialists working in the police’s prison intelligence unit has led to a prison officer being jailed for six years. James Speirs had been smuggling phones and drugs to inmates while working at HMP Gartree in Leicestershire. James Speirs The 30-year-old of Stowe Drive, Rugby, was sentenced at Leicester Crown Court on Friday (4 September) after pleading guilty to five offences. For more than four years, detectives working in the East Midlands Special Operat

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has now secured enhanced police patrols for market towns across Leicestershire, delivering on a key commitment to residents, businesses and local communities. By December, Market Harborough, Hinckley, Loughborough, Coalville, Melton Mowbray and Ashby-de-la-Zouch will benefit from additional police patrols focused on tackling persistent concerns around anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, boo

More than 450 free home security devices have been distributed to residents through the Police and Crime Commissioner's Prevent and Protect scheme across two successful collection events. Held in Loughborough on 28th August and Thurmaston on 4th September, the events gave eligible residents the opportunity to collect a free WiFi CCTV camera, video doorbell or motion-sensor security light to help protect their homes from burglary. The eligible postcode areas were identified us

With two people charged with the murder of Geroge Glover, and one teenager found guilty of manslaughter at Leicester Crown Court, it’s been busy for the Leicestershire Police force throughout August. This is just a snapshot of the work the officers have been carrying out. Charged… Abdulrahman Sayedamed Abdullah A man has been charged with drugs offences after officers recovered a quantity of drugs in the city centre. Abdulrahman Sayedamed Abdullah, 22, of no fixed address,

Police officers from East Leicester conducted a raid on a shop in the St Matthew's area of the city and seized a significant quantity of nitrous oxide cans. Local dedicated 16 Beat Team carried out a warrant at a shop in St Matthew's, seizing a huge quantity of nitrous oxide canisters worth approximately £4,500. Nitrous oxide has been illegal to possess for recreational use since 2023. What may seem like harmless "laughing gas" can have serious consequences. If you know of an