An ATM has been stolen overnight from a store in Oakham. Police received a call at 2.53am this morning (Friday 3 July) that a telehandler had been driven into the front of the store in Braunston Road. Significant damage was caused to the building as the ATM was removed and dragged away from the scene by a 4x4 pickup truck. The pickup drove off towards Balmoral Road. A scene preservation is in place, and our investigation remains at an early stage as enquiries continue. Office

A 30-year-old man has been charged with four offences relating an incident in which a police officer was struck by a car. Ndricim Jakupi, of no fixed address, has been charged with assault by beating an emergency worker, dangerous driving, driving while disqualified and driving with no insurance. The charges relate to an incident on Monday 26 January in High Street, Oakham, in which a Leicestershire officer suffered cuts and grazes after being hit by a car. Jakupi has also be

A 30-year-old man has been arrested in connection with an incident in January in which a Leicestershire Police officer was struck by a car. The incident happened shortly after 3.10pm on Monday 26 January in High Street, Oakham. Two officers approached a grey Honda CRV that was illegally parked when the driver of the car, a man, is reported to have refused to engage and driven towards one of the officers. The car hit the officer, causing him to mount the bonnet, before landing