Police are currently at a house off Narborough Road South along with forensic teams, the corner property on Gwencole Crescent is cordoned off by a police officer standing outside. Police have confirmed this is part of the Compton Road murder investigation which occurred in early the hours on Sunday. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “The scene is in place as part of ongoing enquiries in relation to an ongoing murder investigation.” We continue to appeal to any

PCC approves £2.6m funding deal to enhance trauma support and secure justice for victims of sexual violence Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has appointed a new healthcare provider to deliver high-quality trauma support and effective justice for adult victims of sexual violence. Mountain Healthcare – the largest provider of Sexual Assault Referral Centre (SARC) services in the UK – has been commissioned to deliver all SARC services in Leicester, Leicestershire an

A Police incident has closed parts of the City Centre tonight. Belgrave Gate and the surrounding areas are closed to traffic and pedestrians. Police are currently dealing with an incident There is no access to Haymarket Car park, Charles Street and the Haymarket Bus station and surrounding areas. Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. This incident has a large police presence and Leicestershire Fire service is also in attendance with Fire crews on standby on

East Midlands Railway (EMR), operated by Transport UK, will continue to operate a temporary timetable on its Intercity services until Friday 17 July, as the impact of the recent hot weather continues to affect its fleet availability. Following the exceptionally high temperatures experienced recently, some trains continue to require additional inspections, maintenance and repairs before they can safely return to service, placing continued pressure on the available fleet. To he

A popular water feature in Abbey Park has been restored to its former glory, following a major programme of works. Leicester City Council has transformed the park’s lake by installing a new, reliable water supply, after the system created by Victorian engineers nearly 150 years ago finally gave up the ghost. The ingenious system transported water to the lake from the canal at Frog Island – a distance of some three miles – but years of silt build-up, tree root damage and devel

Leicester City Council has been given the go-ahead to allocate almost £10 million of Government funding to help ensure that a radical revamp of Leicester’s historic railway station goes ahead. The railway station scheme is a high priority for the Department for Transport, and it has agreed to transfer £9.95 million of the £12.15 million of Levelling Up funding originally awarded to the St Margaret’s junction scheme. Under the new funding agreement, the railway station project

Fire crews are currently responding to an incident in Loughborough Town centre, on the corner of High Street, Baxter Gate and Market Place, and are working alongside Leicestershire Police on this ongoing incident. Several streets have been closed and Police cordons remain in place this morning. Motorists should avoid the area and expect delays. A man is on the top of a two-story building, trained Police negotiator’s are engaging with the man. A Leicestershire Police spokesper

A Leicestershire police officer has been charged with causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Police Constable David Manning, 32, of Leicestershire, is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court at 2pm tomorrow (Wednesday 15 July). The charge is in connection with a collision which happened in Narborough Road, Leicester, on Friday 31 May 2024. The collision involved an unmarked police car and a Fiat 500 car. A woman, in her 30s, who was driving the Fiat vehicle, suffer

A man who died after being found in Compton Road, Leicester, has been named as Ervin Lita. Ervin, 28, who was also known as Ervin Axhami, died after being found in the street during the early hours of Sunday morning (12 July). Ervin Lita, who was also known as Ervin Axhami Two men, aged 36 and 27, both of Leicester, have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the investigation. They have both since been released on police bail while enquiries continue. The mu

The roof and brick gable end of a building have fallen onto the street below on Wharf Street South this evening. A significant emergency response is underway, and local residents have been evacuated from the apartments. Video by Leicester Media Online A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said: "I can confirm several roads in the Wharf Street South area of Leicester have been closed after a building partially collapsed this evening (Monday 13 July). Leicestershire Fire an

Young gardeners from across the city have been recognised for their creativity and growing skills in this year’s Grow Your Own Grub mealbarrow competition. The annual competition included a recent public celebration event at Abbey Pumping Station, where around 300 visitors viewed and voted on 15 colourful mealbarrows created by participating schools and community groups. The 2026 theme, ‘Rainbows’, challenged entrants to use a wide range of colourful fruit and vegetables whil

An Uber driver who raped a passenger at knifepoint has been jailed for 16 years – following the victim’s swift actions in reporting the offence. Officers were able to locate and arrest Adam Daley an hour after the incident in December last year, after the woman he attacked immediately contacted police. Her rapid reporting enabled officers to carry out some swift enquiries to identify the defendant’s car and to track its movements through CCTV and ANPR cameras. Crucially, it a

A detective’s perseverance to get justice for teenage victims of grooming has resulted in a man being jailed In 2021 Kieran Ridgway came to the attention of the force after a report was received from concerned parents of two teenage girls. Ridgway used Snapchat to strike up a conversation with the girls under an alias. He would ask random questions and when he received a response he continued the conversation, offering them alcohol if the children engaged in sexual acts with

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a man who was found seriously injured in Compton Road, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). The men, aged 36 and 27, were arrested this evening. They currently remain in police custody. A murder investigation was launched earlier today after police were contacted at 6.58am by East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance after being called to the scene. A man, who in his l

A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man who was found seriously injured in Compton Road, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Police were contacted at 6.58am by East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance after being called to the scene. The man, who in his late 20s, had been found in the street by the ambulance service. He was pronounced deceased at the scene. An investigation has been launched to establish how

An amazing £75,000 donation from Heart Link has funded a new cryoablation console for the East Midlands Congenital Heart Centre (EMCHC). The equipment will help the paediatric electrophysiology team at the EMCHC to treat selected children and young people with abnormal heart rhythms – including supraventricular tachycardia, also known as SVT. SVT is a condition where the heart suddenly beats much faster than normal. This can cause palpitations, dizziness, chest discomfort, br

Khidmah Organisation brothers Community Funday on Sunday, 12th July at Crown Hills Community College. People enjoyed Madaris Football Tournament's Fun Zone, completely for free, featuring an obstacle course and inflatables. Khidmah has developed into an established charity offering a wide range of services to the local community of Leicester. Interview with Uzair Makadam - Youth Chair Khidmah Organisation was formed in 1999 as a non-profit voluntary organisation with its visi

A man has suffered serious facial injuries following an incident in Belvoir Street, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Sunday). Police were called to the area at 00.25am where a man was found with stab wound injuries to his face. East Midlands Ambulance attended and the man, who is in his 40s, was taken to hospital where he currently remains in a stable condition. His injuries are not deemed to be life-threatening. Officers are carrying out enquiries at the sc

A police cordon is in place along with a blue tent on Compton Road here in the City this morning. Police forensics teams are currently working at the scene. The road closure is between Mountcastle Road and Wolverton Road. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this investigation. Police Update Click here to read post Video & Pictures by Leicester Media Online ©️ 2026

If you happen to walk the City's streets in the early mornings, this is what you'll see. Takeout packaging and uneaten food were scattered across the streets; these pictures were taken in the Market Street area of the city this morning around 6 a.m. Restaurant and takeaway owners should be required to fulfill their social and environmental responsibilities by cleaning the area outside their establishments, rather than depending on the City Council's street cleaning teams. In