Following the incident, armed police officers were observed running into the area. Three people have been arrested after a man was stabbed during a fight in Leicester city centre. The incident happened in Town Hall Square just after 10.45pm on Thursday (May 28). The victim, a man in his 30s, was taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing Officers have arrested three people in connection with the stabbing, who all

A motorcyclist has died following a road traffic collision in Church Langton last night. Police received a call at 8.22pm yesterday (Thursday 28 May) regarding a collision on the B4067, Melton Road. It involved a blue Ford Ranger and a grey Honda CBR. The motorcyclist, a man in his 50s, sustained fatal injuries and sadly died at the scene. The driver of the Ranger sustained minor injuries. At the time of the collision the motorbike was travelling southbound towards Church Lan

Mirch Masala, one of Leicester’s longest running restaurants, is proud to announce its 30th anniversary this year. Founded in 1996 as Leicester’s first “world street food” restaurant, the family-run eatery has spent three decades serving pure vegetarian cuisine from around the globe – all with an authentic Indian twist. From spicy biriyanis to Italian-style pizzas topped with paneer, every dish at Mirch Masala offers an exciting fusion of flavours, reflecting the restaurant’s

Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found in a van parked in Leicester city centre. Police were called to a car park in Garden Street just after 5.30pm on Wednesday (27 May) by a member of the public reporting concern about the condition of the vehicle. When officers forced entry to the van, the body of a man was found inside. Enquiries are continuing to be undertaken to locate the man’s next of kin. After identifying the address of the regis

Armed police descended on a park in Leicestershire following a report of a man suspected of handling a gun. Leicestershire Police were called to Queen's Park in Frederick Street, Loughborough, at 2.27pm on Thursday, May 28. Officers located the man in the park but discovered it was in fact a water gun. A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: “We received a report yesterday (May 28) at 2.27pm regarding a man believed to be in possession of what was described as a gun in

Three people have been arrested after a motorcycle was deliberately rammed by a car in Newtown Linford. The rider was travelling through Anstey around 4.55am on Tuesday 26 May when he noticed the occupants of a burgundy Audi estate parked in The Nook. Later he spotted the Audi driving behind him, as he entered Bradgate Road the Audi sped up and rammed his motorcycle, knocking him off. One of the occupants of the car approached the victim as he was lying on the ground, threate

Leicestershire Police is marking the one‑year anniversary of Operation Hopper, a targeted enforcement initiative designed to identify and disrupt persistent motoring offenders who pose the greatest risk to road users. Over the past 12 months, the operation has delivered significant results, reinforcing the force’s commitment to reducing serious harm on the roads. Launched in response to rising concerns about uninsured drivers and repeat traffic offenders, Operation Hopper has

New measures to improve school run safety are due to be introduced on a trial basis at a Leicester school next week. The city council is set to introduce experimental ‘school street’ measures that will prohibit general traffic from entering roads immediately adjacent to St John the Baptist CofE Primary School, in Clarendon Park, during busy school run times. The new school street is being introduced at the request of residents and the wider school community to improve road sa

A New residents’ parking scheme will come into effect on roads close to Leicester’s Golden Mile from next week. Leicester City Council is introducing the permit-only parking scheme in the Belgrave area to help address local concerns about the number of commuter and business vehicles using residential streets for free all-day parking. The new scheme will officially come into action from Monday 1 June. Repost of video from last months report It includes mainly terraced streets

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

Flames were "erupting through the roof" of a Leicestershire home after it was hit by lightning this morning. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) assisted teams from the Nuneaton and Polesworth Fire Stations after receiving a call at 3.48am on Thursday, May 28 The incident involved a bungalow in Orchard Close, in Witherley, a village and civil parish in the Hinckley and Bosworth district. The fire was "immediately" addressed from the adjacent bungalow. Nobody was in

New money helps to fund new reactive team. More cash has been set aside to tackle safety issues across Leicestershire’s roads and paths. A total of £50,000 has been allocated for a new team within Leicestershire County Council’s highways unit to react quickly to any immediate safety risks caused by overhanging vegetation. The council’s 2026 grass cutting programme started in April and the extra staff will work across the county to help keep roads clear and safe. Each year aro

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

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has declared a business continuity incident (as at 19.15 hours, Tuesday 26 May 2026) following sustained pressure on its services across the region. In recent days, demand for emergency care has increased, including as a result of the hot weather, alongside wider pressures being experienced across the NHS. A business continuity incident is declared when services may be disrupted below expected levels and additional arrangements are requi