Detectives are investigating a report of a firearms discharge in Newbold Verdon last night. Officers were called to an address in Brascote Lane shortly before 10.40pm on Tuesday (9 June) following a report that gunshots had been heard. In the interest of public and police safety, armed officers were deployed. On arrival at the scene, damage was found to have been caused to a property and a car parked on the driveway which were consistent with a firearm having been discharged.

A Police cordon is in place in a Leicestershire village following a reported shooting last night. Residents in the area reportedly heard three gunshots at 10.29pm yesterday evening. We have contacted Leicestershire Police for more information on this incident. Brascote Lane is currently closed for investigation work. More to follow CLICK HERE FOR THE LATEST ON THIS INCIDENT Pictures and Drone Images by Leicester Media Online Pictures and Drone Images by Leicester Media Online

On Thursday 4 June 2026, Leicester Magistrates Courts granted a full closure order for Lee Circle Multi-Storey Car Park, yesterday 8th June 2026 it was completely secured. This action follows a strong partnership response involving Leicester City Council, Leicestershire Police, and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. The order has been secured by the Council following ongoing reports of anti-social behaviour and criminal activity within the car park, which has been having

Police officers have released an image of a motorcyclist they want to speak to in connection with a serious collision in Groby last week. Detectives from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) have been continuing to carry out enquiries and would like to speak to the rider of the motorcycle pictured – believed to be a black Yamaha – as they may have information about the incident. Police were called to Ratby Road, close to the junction with Oaktree Close, just after

The teenager accused of murdering De Montfort University student Khaleed Oladipo has appeared before a judge this morning to enter his pleas. Khaleed Oladipo died from stab wounds after an incident on the university campus in February this year. At Leicester Crown Court on Monday, June 8 Harper Dennis, 18, pleaded not guilty to the charge of murder. He also pleaded not guilty to two further counts of possessing a lock knife at the time of the incident in Oxford Street on Tues

Western Ward Residents A message from Leicestershire Police, (Andy Brown PCSO 6083, West Leicester) I will be holding a Beat Surgery at the Co-Op on Aikman Avenue on 13 June at 14:00. I am trialling new locations for Beat Surgeries in order to attract new people. Please take this opportunity to raise any concerns you may have and to find out what we are doing to tackle the issues that matter to you. Beat Surgery - Co-Op Aikman Avenue New Parks Leicester. Saturday 13 Jun