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 –

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

Free adult cycle training sessions at Leicester Cycle Circuit have been extended into September. The city council’s popular Ride Leicester training programme - which supports people aged 16 and over to learn to ride or improve their cycling skills - was due to finish on 24 August. However, due to growing demand, four additional sessions have now been added - on Monday evenings on 7, 14, 21 and 28 September. The sessions run from 6-8pm at the cycle circuit on St Oswald Road,

A Free family funday in New Parks next week will showcase the support, activities and services that are available for people in Leicester. The event, on Tuesday 4th August, will include free face painting, a family quiz, giant outdoor games and a storytelling visit from the Leicester Libraries Bookbus. It takes place at New Parks Library from 10am-1pm. Regular monthly drop-ins are being held in Leicester neighbourhoods to give people the chance to chat with organisations and

Police have closed a major road this afternoon due to a road traffic collision involving a bus and motorbike on Glenfrith Way / New Parks Way in Leicester. Time of Post 15:30 The road is closed in both directions until further notice. Please find alternative routes. Updates will follow. Update : Road is now fully open Pictures - Supplied

A 58-year-old man has been charged in connection with five robberies in Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire. Gary Moore has been charged with five counts of robbery which relate to: A robbery at a shop in Exploration Drive, Leicester on 22 June A robbery at a business in Granby Street, Leicester on 26 June A robbery at a business in Lower Parliament Steet, Nottingham on 27 June 2026 A robbery at a bookmakers in Stamford Street, Glenfield on 28 June A robbery at a shop in Steph

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

Detectives have begun an investigation after an armed robbery at store in New Parks this morning. Police were called to the store at 7.08am this morning (Thursday 2 July) following a report two masked men had entered the premises threatening staff. One of the men was reported to be holding what was reported to have been a pistol. A staff member was struck to the head and sustained minor injuries. The men made off on foot towards Samson Road with a quantity of cash. Detective

A Car collided with an E-bike in Dominion Road last night. Police were called at 4.49pm yesterday (Thursday) to a report of a collision involving a car and an e-bike on Dominion Road, Leicester. Two people were on the e-bike and were taken to hospital. The teenage boy and girl both sustained non-life threatening injuries. A 29-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of careless driving and was interviewed by officers. She has since been released under investigation pending f