You do not have to wait 24 hours to report someone missing If you think someone is in danger you can report them missing right away. Reporting a missing person If the missing person is in immediate danger, is a young child or vulnerable to harm, call 999 now. If you have a hearing or speech impairment, use our textphone service 18000 or text us on 999 if you’ve pre-registered with the emergencySMS service. If you don’t think they are in immediate danger you can: report a miss

Appeal after two children bitten by a dog. Officers in West Leicester are appealing for public help in identifying a woman after two children were injured by a dog. The incident took place in a playground on Vernon Street, Leicester, on Sunday 19 April. The victims, aged 11 and 6, sustained bitemarks to their legs and thighs, and were treated at hospital. Enquiries have been ongoing since the incident was reported to us and we hope the public can help us move the investigatio

Leicester Mela Festival returns to Abbey Park on Saturday 15 and Sunday 16 August 2026, bringing two unforgettable days of Indian arts, culture, music, food and fashion to the heart of the city. Running from 12pm–7pm each day, the festival features headline acts, an Indian circus, over 100 shopping and food stalls, live performances, workshops, funfair rides, arts and crafts, and lots of free activities for children. Tickets are just £3, with family tickets available for £10,

A Message from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service - If you go down to the woods today - bring a picnic, NOT a barbecue! Yesterday our crews from Coalville Station were called out to a fire at Grace Dieu Woods, outside Thringstone, caused by a disposable barbecue that had been left unattended. Thankfully the fire was brought under control before it could spread too far, but we have returned since, and will be going back again today to make sure the fire doesn't restart, su

Key upgrades to busy transport hotspots in Oadby, including The Parade and Brabazon Road junctions with the A6, are set to begin this August as part of a £1.9m investment to improve safety and traffic flow. Phase one of the project begins on 3 August and will include new and upgraded signal-controlled pedestrian and cycle crossings, improvements to footways including resurfacing, renewal of traffic signals and more. Speed limits will not be changed. Benefits include safer cro

A police cordon has been in place since last night on Kamloops Crescent after residents heard a gunshot. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Just before 6.30pm yesterday (Monday 27 July) police received report that a firearm was discharged in Kamloops Crescent. No injuries were reported. Following further enquiries, a 26-year-old man was arrested this afternoon (Tuesday) in connection with the incident. He remains in custody and enquiries into the circumstances a