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The second hit-and-run in Leicester tonight The car, which failed to stop at the scene, is believed to be a three-door blue Seat Leon Cupra. Two sisters narrowly missed after car that was deliberately drove towards them, hitting a man and a young boy in early hours of this morning. The man and the boy was taken to hospital, the air ambulance service attended the incident they used the helipad on the near by Merlyn Vaz medical Centre. Our video shows the CCTV footage of the incident and interviews with the eyewitnesses. A Pedestrian has been injured on Humberstone Road at its junction with Overton Road this morning around 1am. Eyewitnesses are saying this was a deliberate act, they state that a dark coloured car did a u turn and deliberately drove into a pedestrian, who was returning after prayers from the local mosque. Unconfirmed reports are saying the pedestrian was taken to Queens medical Centre. 🔴 Updated News Police Statement Released at 05:46 30/05/2019 Police are investigating after two people were injured in a non-stop road traffic collision in Humberstone Road, Leicester. Officers were called at around 1am today (30 May) by East Midlands Ambulance Service to a report of a man in his forties and a teenage boy being struck by a vehicle close to the junction with Spinney Hill Road. Both have been taken to hospital, the boy sustained a minor injury while the man is in a stable condition. The vehicle failed to stop at the scene and enquiries are ongoing to locate it. Early enquiries lead officers to believe that the vehicle did not deliberately drive at the pedestrians. Humberstone Road has been closed as its junction with Spinney Hill Road while officers remain at the scene. We are in the early stages of our investigation and enquiries are continuing into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident. We can confirm we are not treating this is as terrorist related and we would ask that people do not speculate while the incident remains under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 19 of 30 May. Updated News 30/05/19 14:00 Detectives have arrested a man in connection with a non-stop collision in Leicester this morning (30 May) A 23-year-old man is currently in custody on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. Officers were called to Humberstone Road at around 1am following a report that a man in his forties and a teenage boy had been struck by a vehicle, near to the junction with Spinney Hill Road. The boy sustained a minor injury while the man was seriously injured and is in a stable condition in hospital. Enquiries are continuing into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and officers are appealing for sightings of a blue coloured, three-door hatchback that is believed to have been involved. It failed to stop at the scene and police want to hear from anyone who may have seen the car at the time of the incident, or a vehicle matching the description that looks like it has been abandoned. Inspector Paul Allen said: “While we have made an arrest the investigation is very much ongoing and we have a team of officers working to establish the exact circumstances of what has happened and to locate the vehicle. “We are now appealing for sightings of a blue coloured car – it may have sustained damage in the collision and could have been abandoned. Is there a vehicle matching the description parked in your street that isn’t normally there? Do you think you’ve seen the vehicle abandoned? Or did you see it around the time of the incident? “Whatever information you might have, we want to hear from you.” Officers are also appealing for anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident to get in touch. The incident is not being treated as terrorist related and we would ask that people do not speculate about the circumstances while it remains under investigation. There will be an increased police presence in the Humberstone Road area in order to provide reassurance to the local community. Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident 19 of 30 May. Updated News 30/05/2019 15:30 Detectives have arrested a second person in connection with a non-stop collision. A 21-year-old woman has been arrested and remains in custody along with a 23-year-old man, who was arrested earlier this afternoon. Both people have been arrested on suspicion of causing serious injury by dangerous driving. The boy sustained a minor injury while the man was seriously injured and is in a stable condition in hospital. Enquiries are continuing into the exact circumstances surrounding the incident and officers are appealing for sightings of a blue coloured, three-door hatchback that is believed to have been involved. It failed to stop at the scene and police want to hear from anyone who may have seen the car at the time of the incident, or a vehicle matching the description that looks like it has been abandoned. Inspector Paul Allen said: “While we have made arrests the investigation is very much ongoing and we have a team of officers working to establish the exact circumstances of what has happened and to locate the vehicle. “We are now appealing for sightings of a blue coloured car – it may have sustained damage in the collision and could have been abandoned. Is there a vehicle matching the description parked in your street that isn’t normally there? Do you think you’ve seen the vehicle abandoned? Or did you see it around the time of the incident? “Whatever information you might have, we want to hear from you.” Officers are also appealing for anyone who may have dashcam or CCTV footage of the incident to get in touch. With reference to the Catherine street collision yesterday afternoon Police can confirm that is not connected to this incident. A man has been arrested in connection with the Catherine street collision. Video and Pictures by Leicester Media Online © 2019 #HumberstoneRoad #LeicesterPolice

It’s been launched in 5 major cities today, but if your in Leicester you will have to wait to the New year before 5G service becomes available. 5G is the Radio frequency of mobile phone data service 5G its much faster. But you will need a 5G mobile phone to use the faster internet service. Currently apple iPhones are not supported and a new phone will need to be released before you can benefit from this new service. It’s 50 times faster the 4G but with a price increase on data charges along with a cost of a new phone. It should be able to offer download speeds of around 1Gb/s (gigabits per second) - maybe even 10Gb/s. That would make it possible to download an HD movie in just 10 seconds rather than around 10 minutes, as is currently the case. It should also pave the way for new technological advancements such as driverless cars, as it will offer lower latency. That should also be good for online gaming, delivery drones and other things that require an always-on connection.

A woman was left fearing for her life when a robber threatened her with a knife before stealing cash from her. Ali Golzari, 40, had been at a hotel in Leicester with the woman in November last year when his behaviour suddenly changed leading to him pushing her against a wall and grabbing her arm. The victim tried to defend herself by kicking Golzari and pushing back against him which led to them both falling to the floor. It was at this point the suspect pulled out a knife and began making threats to the woman. She continued to fight back and tried to leave as Golzari continued to make threats. Golzari then pushed her onto a bed where he again threatened her with a knife. The victim fought back defending herself and the fight continued before Golzari then grabbed some cash which had fallen out of the woman’s handbag and left. The victim, who suffered bruising to her body, made others aware of the incident leading to it being reported to the police. Golzari, of Jubilee Road, Leicester, was arrested and, following investigation, charged with the offence. Yesterday (20 May), at Leicester Crown Court, he pleaded guilty to robbery and was sentenced to five years and four months imprisonment. Detective Sergeant Sam Blackhurst said: “Golzari’s actions left the victim terrified and fearing for her life. It is thanks to her bravery and co-operation throughout this case that we were able to carry out a full investigation which has ultimately led to this conviction. “I now hope that this result helps her in some way as she continues to deal with the events of that day and the effect it has had on her since.”

Officers investigating a racist incident at the King Power Stadium in October last year have released an image of a man they wish to identify and trace. Racist comments were made towards home fans at the Leicester City v West Ham United match during the evening of Saturday 27 October, 2018. Extensive enquiries have been carried out to identify the man in the image and officers are now asking the public for their assistance. Anyone who recognises the man in the image or has any suspicions about who he may be is asked to contact DC 1149 Jack Thomas on 101, quoting crime number 18*520698. Source : Leicestershire Police

This promises to be a great charity event raising funds for LOROS. Excellent array of music by, Ska-aManga the Kibworth Band and local singers, Samantha Bale and Matt Reynolds. Then a wonderful fireworks finale. Saturday 8th June 2019 in the grounds of Wistow Hall, Event Time: 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Location: Kibworth Rd, Wistow, Leics. LE8 0QF Price: £15 in advance (£20 on the night) 10-16 £5 : Under 10's FREE Bring your own picnic and enjoy a wonderful night of music and fireworks infront of Wistow Hall. Fun for all the family. All proceeds to charity. Join the Facebook event page https://www.facebook.com/events/144916819634015/?ti=icl For more on this event click here http://wistow.com/whats-on/index.php?id=10&p=&search=#ontitle

Leicester’s festivals already draw thousands of people from around the country, and in the case of Diwali – the world. This year the city council is aiming to attract more visitors by highlighting the best of the events set to run from May to September in a new summer programme. The Summer of Festivals brings together 10 major events taking place across the city, ranging from live music to family-themed fun and breath-taking public art projects. Leicester’s City Mayor Sir Peter Soulsby said: “We’re already very proud of our diverse range of festivals which offer something for everyone, but this year we’ve got even more to offer with brand new events that we hope will also become part of our annual programme. “As there’s so much going on we’ve picked out some of the key events to give everyone a flavour of what they can expect if they join us in Leicester this summer.” The programme begins with the return of Bring The Paint, which last year attracted the cream of graffiti artists from across the world to create stunning, large-scale public street art on public buildings. It takes place from May 20 to 26, and as well as the creation of giant murals will include music, an art fair, street food, exhibitions and workshops. Leicester’s ever-popular Riverside Festival will bring two days of family-friendly fun and activities to the banks of the River Soar, bringing alive the Mile Straight, Bede Park, Castle Gardens and Western Boulevard. The free festival will include fun on and off the river, live music and street performances, art, dancing and activities for all ages on June 1 and 2. Revive festival is a first for 2019: running over three weekends in June it celebrates the Mods of the 1960’s and gives people a chance to experience the decade through vintage fairs, live music and events, and more scooters than on the set of Quadrophenia. Inspired by the Mods: Shaping a Generation and Modified exhibitions running at New Walk Museum and Soft Touch Arts, Revive will take place at various venues across the city from June 15 to 30. Also unique to 2019 is One Giant Leap – a series of events marking the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landings. Running from July to October, activities range from a family astronomy session to a night in the museum, as well a whole series of events at the National Space Centre. Leicester’s Caribbean Carnival has grown into one of the largest outside London since it was first held in 1985. This year’s theme is ‘The Windrush’ with the focus on the Caribbean community’s contribution to the UK. As well as a street parade of multi-coloured floats through the city centre there’ll be a massive party with music and food on the city’s Victoria Park, all on August 3. New to Leicester this summer are the Gigs in the Gardens – a series of large-scale outdoor concerts in the beautiful surroundings of De Montfort Hall taking place between August 16-26. Kaiser Chiefs, the Vaccines, Jax Jones and Busted are among the top acts performing there, as well as DJ sets from Groove Armada, Pete Tong and Danny Howard. The series will end on a classical note with a family performance from the Bardi Orchestra rounded off with a firework finale. From August 17-31, the two-week Ride Leicester festival will bring more than 30 fun, free cycling-related activities to the city centre and neighbourhoods, aimed at helping people to enjoy discovering the city by bike. The festival’s flagship event is Let’s Ride Leicester, on August 25, when thousands of riders of all abilities join a 6km traffic-free, mass participation ride across the city centre, with cycling-themed attractions and activities along the route and the chance to ride your bike through Leicester City’s King Power Stadium. The Leicester Belgrave Mela returns on August 18, bringing a day of amazing street performances, mouth-watering South Asian cuisine and the Mela shopping bazaar. Visitors can enjoy awe-inspiring performances from the Grand Indian Circus and music from the Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band. From August 19-23, Leicester's City Festival will deliver five fun-packed days of street entertainment, sports, culture, music and arts. With a theme of ‘Out of This World’, the celebrations will continue into the early evening, with a number of concerts on the main festival stage. There's a celebratory event to round off Leicester's Summer of Festivals, as Leicester Pride - the city’s annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT) festival - takes to the streets. Join the parade and march with pride through the city centre on August 31, before enjoying music, a fun fair and great family entertainment on Victoria Park. www.leicesterpride.com Download the Leicester City Council events programme here. https://www.visitleicester.info/dbimgs/Summer%20of%20festivals%20brochure.pdf Full details of the Summer of Festivals programme and other things to do in Leicester are available at visitleicester.info #LeicesterCityCouncil

Following an appeal to speak to two men in connection with an arson at North Mills industrial estate, Frog Island, Leicester, an identification has been made. Two men, aged 32 and 20, and both from Leicester, have been arrested on suspicion of arson in connection with the incident which happened on 22 April. The men currently remain in police custody. Thank you to everyone who assisted with the appeal. #LeicesterPolice

Cash was stolen from a bank deposit machine during a robbery in The Parade, Oadby, this morning (9 May). Officers were called to the premises at 8.42am today following a report that a black 4x4 vehicle had reversed into the building. It is understood four men, who were wearing balaclavas and in possession of items believed to have included baseball bats, then made their way into the building. A deposit machine was damaged and cash taken before the suspects left. No cash was taken from an ATM in the building. Staff members were in the premises at the time. No injuries have been reported. Enquiries remain ongoing. Detective Inspector Mark Parish said: “The investigation is at a very early stage and we are urging anyone who was in the area and has any information to make contact. “We understand a number of people may have filmed the incident on mobile phones – if you have not already handed this to us, we urge you to do so. “Anyone who has any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area at the time should also check this and get in touch. “If you were in the area at the time of the incident, please get in contact – your information could assist our investigation.” Anyone with any information should contact 101 quoting incident 90 of 9 May. Updated News 13/05/19 https://www.leicestermedia.online/blog/two-men-arrested-in-connection-with-oadby-robbery #LeicesterPolice

Two Men have been arrested following a robbery at a premises in The Parade, Oadby. The men, aged 25 and 21, and both from Leicester, have been arrested on suspicion of robbery in connection with the incident which happened on Thursday 9 May. Both men currently remain in police custody. Officers were called to the premises at 8.42am. It was reported a vehicle had reversed into the building and cash had been stolen from a bank deposit machine. No-one was injured in the incident. Enquiries remain ongoing. Detective Inspector Mark Parish said: “While these arrests have been made, the investigation remains ongoing and we continue to appeal to anyone who has any information to make contact with us. “If you have any footage of the incident which you have not yet provided to us, please do so. If you have any CCTV or dashcam footage from the time of the incident, please also check this. “Similarly, if you have any other information in relation to the incident – no matter how insignificant it may seem - we urge you to make contact with us. “We would like to thank everyone who has provided information to us so far and assisted us in this investigation.” Anyone with any information should contact 101 quoting incident 90 of 9 May. #LeicesterPolice

A local project is inviting residents from Leicestershire and Rutland to attend to an open day on Saturday May 18th to learn more about the many local war memorials it has rescued and restored. The Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project also wants to encourage locals to getinvolved in the project’s work and to research, record and learn about the history behind the names on the memorials, the communities they came from and how to conserve memorials in their own areas. The open day is free and runs from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM inthe Chancel behind Leicester’s All Saints Church at 107 Highcross St. The project was formally set up in 2012 by Denis Kenyon and Chris Stephens who having witnessed the destruction of memorials at St Saviour’s Church were determined to create an organisation able to take direct action to rescue other memorials at risk of being lost through theft or vandalism. In 2013 the project received Heritage Lottery Funding, and since then has gone from strength to strength. “The open days are a great way for the public to see the many different memorials from various conflicts” says Denis Kenyon. “These range from the three-metre high WW2 memorial window rescued from the Aylestone and District Working Men’s Club, to the moving inscription which commemorates those of theLeicester Boy Scouts Association lost in WW1.” “There’s a Latin inscription on one of the memorial tablets dedicated to those from Alderman Newton’s school who lost their lives in the two World Wars” notes Project co-founder Chris Stephens. “The inscription translates as ‘not for ourselves but for those who follow’. We hope that those visitors who see our exhibition at the open day join us in adopting and embracing this motto for future generations.” For more information about Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project visit: www.atriskwarmemorials.co.uk About the Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project The Leicester City, County & Rutland At Risk War Memorials Project exists to rescue war memorials at risk of loss or damage from closed or deserted buildings e.g. churches, factories, clubs or schools. It aims to relocaterescued memorials in a suitable new location in the original community, or, if this is not possible, for the memorials to be moved to a safe site for the purpose of repair, conservation, safe-keeping and display. The project also encourages individuals, schools, and community groups to become involved in their important work by helping to research, record and learn about the history behind the names on the memorials, the communities they came from and how to conserve memorials in their own communities. www.atriskwarmemorials.co.uk Facebook: @arwmp Twitter: @ARWMP

A woman has died following a collision in Humberstone Gate, Leicester. Police were called to the scene at 5pm on Friday (3 May) by the East Midlands Ambulance Service. The collision involved a bus and a woman in her 70s. She was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham for treatment but died yesterday. No-one else was injured in the incident, which happened between Yeoman Street and Vestry Street. Detectives investigating the collision have today (Tuesday) issued a renewed appeal for information. Detective Constable John Borlase, the investigating officer, said: “I would still like to speak to anyone who was in Leicester city centre on Friday evening. “Were you out shopping or making your way home through the city? Did you see the collision occur or did you see either the pedestrian or the bus beforehand? “Any information you have, no matter how insignificant you think it may be, could help my investigation.” Anyone with information is asked to call 101, quoting incident 431 of 3 May.

Do you recognise these men? Officers would like to speak to them in connection with an arson at North Mills industrial estate, Frog Island, Leicester. Police were called to the area at around 6.15am on Monday 22 April following a report of a car fire. The fire had spread to two other cars and a building on the industrial site. The fire was put out by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service. Damage was caused to the cars and to outer panels of the building. No-one was injured in the incident. An investigation found the fire to the vehicle had been started deliberately. Enquiries remain ongoing. Detective Constable Dan Thorpe said: “Our investigation is continuing and I urge the men pictured to make contact with us as I believe they can help with our enquiries. If you recognise the men, I also urge you to make contact with us. “If anyone has any information in relation to the incident at the industrial site, they should also get in touch.” Anyone with any information should contact 101 quoting incident 19000203228. #LeicesterPolice #LFRS