Armed Police are currently in Glenfield tonight.

A police cordon is in place on Sandown Road in Glenfield.

BREAKING NEWS

Armed police hurried to the area at approximately 5pm this evening, with local residents reporting that they heard bangs followed by smoke.

We have contacted Leicestershire Police for further information on this ongoing incident.

More to follow.

Update 19:45

Armed officers have departed from the scene, and more officers have arrived to oversee the cordon.

The road is still closed.

We are still waiting on a statement from the force on this incident.

We are still waiting on Leicestershire Police to release more information and a statement.

Police statement issued & watch our video see post click here