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Investigation by police ongoing after man falls from fifth-floor balcony
A man fell from a fifth-floor balcony this morning on Bath Lane here in the city. Emergency services arrived at the apartment block this morning at approximately 9:30 am. The air ambulance was also dispatched to the scene. A spokesperson from Leicestershire police said: “The force was called at 9.45am this morning (Sunday) by East Midlands Ambulance Service following their attendance in Bath Lane, Leicester. It was a report that a man had fallen from a balcony in one of the
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Emergency services respond to incident on Bath Lane
It's been reported that a man has fallen from a balcony window on Bath Lane this morning. Emergency services are at the scene, including the Air ambulance service, which has landed in a nearby school car park. Police have now cordoned off the area, and a road closure is now in place for vehicles and pedestrians. A man has been taken to hospital. We have no further details of the injuries at this time. More police officers have now been deployed at the scene. We have contacted
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Narborough Road murder: Three charged
Two men have been charged with murder following the death of George Glover in Leicester. They are: Chae Smith, 31, of no fixed abode. He has also been charged with one count of robbery and one count of possession of a bladed article Joshua Cook, 24, of no fixed abode. He has also been charged with one count of robbery In addition Louise O’Connor, 39, of Noel Street in Leicester has been charged with one count of robbery. All three are due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ C
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Motorcyclist dies after collision in Burbage
Police officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are appealing for witnesses following a fatal incident in Burbage this afternoon (Saturday 22 August). Police were called to the junction of Rugby Road and Brookside just after 3pm following a report of a collision involving a grey Jaecoo 5 and a silver AP Tuono V4 motorcycle. The rider of the motorcycle - a man in his 30s - was pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the Jaecoo was not injured and no-on
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Narborough Road murder investigation: Third person arrested
A third person has been arrested as detectives continue to investigate the death of George Glover. Following our appeal to identify a man yesterday (Friday 21 August), a 24-year- old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder last night and remains in custody. A 31-year-old man and 39-year-old woman who were previously arrested on suspicion of robbery and conspiracy to commit murder also remain in custody. Mr Glover, 27, died in hospital on Thursday (20 Augu
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Man stabbed in New Parks - three men have been arrested.
Three men arrested after stabbing Police have confirmed that a man was stabbed on Aikman Avenue this afternoon just after 2:45 p.m. Three men have been arrested. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Just after 2.45pm police were called to Aikman Avenue following a report a man in his 20s had sustained a stab wound injury. He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Three men – a 24-year-old and two aged 20 –
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Appeal to identify man in connection with Narborough Road murder investigation
Detectives investigating the death of a man who was attacked in Narborough Road have issued an image of someone they want to identify. It is believed the person pictured below may have information that could assist with ongoing enquiries and we are appealing for anyone who recognises him and knows who he is to get in touch. George Glover, 27, died in hospital yesterday (Thursday 20 August) after he was punched as he cycled close to the junction with Noel Street at around 6.30
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A large police cordon is in place in New Parks tonight
A large Police cordon is in place on Aikman Avenue in New Parks. The road is closed between Pindar Road and Kay Road. A large area has been taped off, and a large police presence remains at the scene. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this incident. UPDATE 18:45 A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Just after 2.45pm police were called to Aikman Avenue following a report a man in his 20s had sustained a stab wound injury. He was taken
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Narborough Road murder investigation: Family pay tribute to ‘hardworking, focused young man’
The family of a man who died after being assaulted in Narborough Road have described him as ‘loving and loyal with a good sense of humour.’ George Glover died yesterday (Thursday 20 August) from injuries he sustained when he was attacked at around 6.30am on Monday (17 August). The incident was brought to the attention of police on Wednesday by a member of his family, who stated he was being treated for life-threatening injuries at the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Sub
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