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Ten drugs lines disrupted and 50 people arrested in class A crackdown

A nine-month investigation centred in Leicester has led to more than £300,000 worth of class A drugs and £75,000 in cash being seized....

Officers warn about potential dangers of overtaking as driver sentenced

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Twenty-two men jailed after encrypted chat platform being used to supply drugs dismantled

Twenty-two men face a total of more than 200 years in prison after an encrypted chat platform they used to organise and facilitate the...

“You’ve called 999, what’s your police emergency?

“You’ve called 999, what’s your police emergency? Yes, I want to report my fridge is too noisy.” A part of our focus on the force’s...

Appeal for information following fatal collision in Melton Road, Leicester

A man has died following a collision in Melton Road, Leicester, yesterday afternoon (Friday 16th December). Police were called at 4.20pm...

Keeping you safe this festive season

As the festive season continues, please look after yourselves, have fun and celebrate safely. Over the past few months, the force has...

Footage captures moment officers search through city centre flats as fire takes hold

Bodyworn video footage has captured the moment two of our officers searched through a city centre block of flats as a fire took hold –...

Police officer arrested after driver dies during pursuit

A man has died following a collision in Aylestone Road this morning (Friday 25 November). Shortly before 4am, an officer from the force’s...

Appeal to trace stolen jewellery

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University of Leicester to lead review into East Leicester disorder

An independent review into the cause of recent violent disorder in East Leicester will be led by Dr Chris Allen, Associate Professor in...

PCC announces Rob Nixon as preferred candidate for Chief Constable

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has today (27 October) announced Rob Nixon as his...

Police reaffirm support for Remembrance Sunday parades

Police reaffirm support for Remembrance Sunday parades Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert...