Detectives are investigating a report of a firearms discharge in Newbold Verdon last night. Officers were called to an address in Brascote Lane shortly before 10.40pm on Tuesday (9 June) following a report that gunshots had been heard. In the interest of public and police safety, armed officers were deployed. On arrival at the scene, damage was found to have been caused to a property and a car parked on the driveway which were consistent with a firearm having been discharged.

Police officers have released an image of a motorcyclist they want to speak to in connection with a serious collision in Groby last week. Detectives from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have been continuing to carry out enquiries and would like to speak to the rider of the motorcycle pictured – believed to be a black Yamaha – as they may have information about the incident. Police were called to Ratby Road, close to the junction with Oaktree Close, just after

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service are attending a fire on Beal Street near Maidstone Road tonight here in Leicester. The fire in the abandoned building is now under control. A local business man said "The building is a former nursery the building is in a bad state of repairs and is insecure" Road closures are in place around the area please avoid if possible. The cause of the fire has not been specified at this time. Pictures and Video by Leicester Media Online ©️ 2026 F

Armed police are currently in Shepshed supported by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service and East Midlands ambulance service. The police drone team is also deployed. Police are currently negotiating with a man. Pictures and Video by Leicester Media Online ©️ 2026 A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: This morning (Sunday 31 May) officers attended an address in Britannia Street to carry out an arrest attempt. When they arrived, a man refused to leave the address. O

The roof of a Leicestershire home ignited after a lightning strike during a thunderstorm. A Leicestershire home's roof caught on fire after being struck by lightning during a thunderstorm. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to a domestic fire on Bayswater Road in Melton, at 4.57am on Thursday, May 28, following reports of a house being struck by lightning Crews from Melton, Oakham, Billesdon and Central Fire Station all attended, with support from North

A sample of blood found at the scene, CCTV and footage from a pet camera were key in leading police to the suspect of a violent burglary that occurred just days before Christmas. Just after 1pm on 20 December last year, Sebastian Kudlak forced his way into an address in Leicester’s Narborough Road carrying a flick knife and imitation firearm. On entry, he was confronted by the homeowner – a woman in her 50s – and immediately began threatening her, demanding money. He punched