A father and son have admitted robbing several businesses in Leicester and Nottingham. Gary and Jack Moore pleaded guilty to a string of offences when they appeared at Leicester Crown Court on Monday (24 August). Between them, they committed their offences between 31 May and 2 July this year, targeting several shops by threatening staff and stealing quantities of cash. Fifty-eight-year-old Moore, of HMP Hatfield Lakes, pleaded guilty to four counts of robbery relating to busi

An investigation after a man was found seriously injured in Narborough Road, Leicester, this morning (Tuesday) has determined that there is not believed to be any suspicious circumstances or third party involvement. At this stage, it is believed the man has suffered a fall leading to his injuries. The man, who is in his 60s, remains in hospital with serious injuries. His family have been informed and remain with him. Full enquiries have been ongoing today after police were ca

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has today (25 August 2026) named David Sandall as his preferred candidate for the new Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police. The announcement follows a robust and competitive selection process carried out in line with the College of Policing’s recruitment requirements. This included assessments by both internal and external stakeholder groups and an in-depth presentation and formal intervie

A company has been charged with corporate manslaughter following the death of a man in April 2021. Green Steel and Cladding Ltd, formerly of Kirkgate, Whaplode, Spalding, Lincolnshire, is charged with corporate manslaughter following the death of Paul Johnson, 45. Mr Johnson was seriously injured at a premises in Wireless Hill, South Luffenham, on 15 April 2021 while working on behalf of Green Steel and Cladding Ltd. He later died in hospital on 16 April 2021. Green Steel and

An investigation is ongoing after a man was found seriously injured in Narborough Road, Leicester, during the early hours of this morning (Tuesday 25th August). Police were called to the area at 2.06am by the East Midlands Ambulance Service who were in attendance at the scene. The man has been taken to hospital where he remains with serious injuries. An investigation is in its very early stages to establish what has happened and how the man has come to be injured. It is not b

Narborough Road is closed this morning due to a serious police incident. The road is closed between the junctions of Braunstone Gate and Westcotes Road. Two police cordons are in place, and more officers are arriving at the scene. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this ongoing investigation. More to follow. Pictures by Leicester Media Online SEE UPDATE POST BELOW Man found with serious injuries on Narborough Road SEE UPDATE BELOW 15:00 Narborough

Police are appealing for information following a serious collision involving a male pedestrian and a bus which happened in the area of Melton Road, Queniborough, this afternoon (Monday 24 August). Officers were called at 3.37pm to the area, near the junction with Marsden Avenue. East Midlands Ambulance Service were also in attendance. The male pedestrian, who is in his 80s, has been taken to hospital where he currently remains with serious injuries. The man’s next of kin have

Seven people arrested on suspicion of murder as part of the investigation into the death of Matthew Schofield have been released with no further action. Mr Schofield died on Sunday 11 June 2023 after being found unresponsive in Belgrave Road, Leicester, in the early hours of the morning. Enquires confirmed he was assaulted at the location shortly before 3am. For more than three years detectives have been carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the circumstances surround

A fundraiser has been established to assist with the funeral expenses for the "amazing young lad" who passed away after being punched in Leicester. George Glover passed away after the reported attack that took place on Narborough Road at approximately 6:30 am on Monday (August 17). My name is Ciara and I’m setting up this fundraiser with a broken heart, to ask for help for my best friend and his family following the devastating loss of his son, George Glover, at just 27 years