Three more arrested in connection with the Heather firearms discharge

Three more men have been arrested in connection with a report a firearm was discharged in Heather last week.

The men, aged 36, 29 and 25 were arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence this morning (Monday 12 October) and remain in custody.

A 32-year-old man who was arrested on Saturday (10 October) has been released on bail.

The arrests relate to a report Just after 10pm on Wednesday (7 October) that damage had been caused to the window of a house and a car parked outside in Ravenstone Road.

Officers attended and determined that the damage was consistent with a firearms discharge. No-one was injured during the incident.

Our Complex Investigation Team (CIT) are continuing to appeal for anyone with information to come forward.

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26*604553.

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Leicestershire Police - Published: 13:20 12/10/2026