Police cordoned off street in the Westcotes area of Leicester
- LM News
- May 10
- 2 min read
Updated: May 11
A large police presence were seen on Sweetbriar Road in Westcotes area of Leicester this morning around 11.30am
A man was assaulted in the street and a woman has been arrested.
Residents were advised to stay indoors, and the air ambulance service attended, landing on a nearby school field, supported by EMAS ambulance crews.
A full road closure was in place but has now been lifted.
Police have not stated on the condition of the man’s injuries.
Several properties in the road has been cordoned off to allow for forensic investigations.
A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said:
A 51-year-old woman has been arrested after officers received a report of a man being assaulted in Sweetbriar Road, Leicester, this morning (Sunday 10 May).
The incident was reported at 11.25am, the 33-year-old victim was taken to hospital for treatment.
The suspect was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with intent and remains in police custody.
The investigation is in its very early stages and officers are carrying out enquiries locally to establish the full circumstances.
Drone footage of the Police cordon in place, supplied by DJ Audits
If anyone has any information which may assist, they are asked to contact 101 or report via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 26*269047.
Police Update 11/05/26
An investigation into an assault in Sweetbriar Road, Leicester, yesterday morning (Sunday 10 May), continues.
The incident was reported at 11.25am, the 33-year-old victim was taken to hospital for treatment, he has since been discharged.
A 51-year-old woman, who was arrested on suspicion of Section 18 Grievous Bodily Harm with intent, has since been released on bail pending further enquiries.
The scene was cordoned off while enquiries were ongoing at the scene but that has since been lifted.
If anyone witnessed the incident or has any information which may assist, they are asked to contact 101 or report via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 26*269047
Last updated 11/05/26 16:20
