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New money helps to fund new reactive team. More cash has been set aside to tackle safety issues across Leicestershire’s roads and paths. A total of £50,000 has been allocated for a new team within Leicestershire County Council’s highways unit to react quickly to any immediate safety risks caused by overhanging vegetation. The council’s 2026 grass cutting programme started in April and the extra staff will work across the county to help keep roads clear and safe. Each year around 4.1 million square metres of grass – equivalent to 578 King Power Stadium pitches - are mowed each year. Working across the spring and summer, 18 staff work through their countywide schedule to keep grass, verges and vegetation neat, tidy and safe across highways and rural and urban areas. Councillor Andrew Hamilton-Gray, cabinet member for highways and transport said; “Keeping grass trimmed during spring and summer does more than simply make our county look tidier – it’s essential for safe driver visibility and keeping signs clear. “Our hardworking grass cutting gangs do a fantastic job throughout the season and putting in this extra money enables us to tackle urgent cutting jobs as speedily as possible. “We want residents to be our eyes and ears. If you see anything that’s unsafe, tell us so we can get our new crew to help.” The money is coming from a £2.5m ‘service improvement fund’ which is investing more in local bus services, grit bins, footpath maintenance, grass cutting and weed control. An interactive map is available to see where and when grass is set to be cut, with the season ending in October. Leicestershire County Council News

A sample of blood found at the scene, CCTV and footage from a pet camera were key in leading police to the suspect of a violent burglary that occurred just days before Christmas. Just after 1pm on 20 December last year, Sebastian Kudlak forced his way into an address in Leicester’s Narborough Road carrying a flick knife and imitation firearm. On entry, he was confronted by the homeowner – a woman in her 50s – and immediately began threatening her, demanding money. He punched her several times before taking her upstairs after she agreed to give him cash. Fighting back, the victim scratched Kudlak, drawing blood. While in a bedroom, he began taking steps to cover his tracks by ordering her to change her clothes. Kudlak had also gone prepared and tied his victim’s hands behind her back with cable ties that he had taken with him. He then took the victim into the bathroom and washed her hair in an attempt to remove any traces of his own DNA from her body. Footage from a camera the victim had installed to monitor her cats captured Kudlak then going downstairs and retrieving cleaning sprays which he used in several rooms to again remove any evidence of his presence. Sebastian Kudlak Thirty-nine-year-old Kudlak left the address with the victim’s phone, charger, purse and watch as well as her dressing gown and towels he had used while cleaning. The victim was able to use a smart speaker to call her family, who in turn contacted police. When officers arrived, the victim’s house was examined for clues that could help in identifying the person responsible. A sample of blood was found on a duvet and sent off for fast-track forensic testing. Just days later, a DNA match was given – it was Kudlak. Officers also recovered the footage from the indoor camera which showed what Kudlak was wearing that day and that his face was partially covered. Further CCTV enquiries helped detectives piece together his movements after leaving the victim’s home . On Christmas Day morning, Kudlak was arrested by police at his Narborough Road home. Footage from a pet camera captured Sebastian Kudlak using cleaning sprays In interview, he answered “no comment” to all questions asked but the evidence secured led to him being charged with one count of aggravated burglary, one count of assaulting a person thereby occasioning them actual bodily harm, one count of threatening a person with a bladed article in a private place and one count of possession of an imitation firearm with intent to cause fear of violence. He pleaded guilty to all offences during a hearing at Leicester Crown Court on 9 February as well as one count of false imprisonment which was added by the prosecution barrister following a query from the judge. Today (Wednesday 27 May), Kudlak was sentenced to a total of 12 years and three months’ imprisonment. He will also remain on licence for three years once released from prison and is subject to a 15-year restraining order prohibiting any contact with the victim. Detective Constable Kate Dabrowska, from our Complex Investigation Team (CIT), was the officer in the case. She said: “This was an extremely concerning incident both in terms of the level of violence used and because it was completely random. The victim doesn’t know Kudlak and he has not offered any explanation why he chose her address. “Nobody should have to be a victim of such a violent crime, particularly in their own home. “Thankfully the victim didn’t have to re-live her ordeal during a trial and I can only hope today’s outcome has provided a degree of relief, closure and the ability to try and move on as best she can. “I’d like to thank all officers and staff involved in the investigation to secure evidence that led to Kudlak being identified, arrested and brought to justice for such horrific crimes. The hard work of Team Leicestershire meant he was brought into custody before he could cause any further harm to the wider public. “I hope the local community can find reassurance in the fact he’s now serving a significant prison sentence.” Leicestershire Police News - Published: 15:45 27/05/2026

East Midlands Ambulance Service (EMAS) has declared a business continuity incident (as at 19.15 hours, Tuesday 26 May 2026) following sustained pressure on its services across the region. In recent days, demand for emergency care has increased, including as a result of the hot weather, alongside wider pressures being experienced across the NHS. A business continuity incident is declared when services may be disrupted below expected levels and additional arrangements are required to maintain patient care. What this means Declaring a business continuity incident allows EMAS to take additional steps, working closely with NHS partners, to help ensure ambulance crews are available to respond to patients in the community. This includes: Supporting the timely handover of patients at hospital emergency departments, so ambulance crews can return to responding to 999 calls. Working with healthcare providers to ensure patients are directed to the most appropriate care. Continuing to prioritise the most life-threatening and serious incidents. This is to ensure emergency ambulances are available to respond to people in the community where life is at risk. We recognise this is challenging for our NHS partners, who are also working under significant pressure, and we are grateful for their continued support. Alongside this, EMAS is maximising available resources and reviewing how ambulance crews are deployed across the region. We will continue to monitor the situation closely, with a focus on maintaining safe patient care and returning to normal service levels as soon as possible. How the public can help Members of the public are asked to support us during this period of high demand. 999 should always be used when someone is seriously ill or injured and their life is at risk. If your condition is not life-threatening, there are other NHS services available that may be able to help you. These include: NHS 111 online or by phone. Local pharmacies. Urgent Treatment Centres. Your GP (including out-of-hours services). Choosing the most appropriate service helps ensure our ambulance crews are available for those who may need them most. East Midlands Ambulance Service News 26/05/2026

Officer's from East Leicester Police came across a vehicle parked fully on the pavement at the corner of Osborne Road & Stanhope Street today causing an obstruction. A traffic ticket was issued, meaning a fine for the driver, during the process of issuing the ticket, a male arrived claiming he wasn’t the driver but had keys to the vehicle. He was unable to prove ownership, stating that the vehicle had been loaned to him. The car keys were retained for safekeeping by the officer's while enquiries continued, shortly later, the registered owner appeared and was issued the ticket for the parking offence. Further checks on the male who had the keys through the immigration systems revealed he was an overstayer, and he was promptly arrested. Another example of proactive policing keeping our streets safe and accessible for everyone Picture credit - East Leicester Police

The charity – which receives no NHS funding – responded to 3460 emergencies across Warwickshire, Northamptonshire, Derbyshire Leicestershire and Rutland last year, and is currently launching many of its lifesaving missions from Coventry Airbase, which is scheduled to close in the summer of 2026. The Air Ambulance Service charity operates helicopter emergency medical services under the name “Your Local Air Ambulance” covering Warwickshire and Northamptonshire from Coventry Airport and covering Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland from Nottingham Heliport. It also operates the “National Children’s Air Ambulance”, a one-of-a-kind dedicated helicopter transfer service that has taken more than 1,200 critically ill babies and children to hospitals where they can receive the best care. To continue delivering emergency care to patients in critical situations, the charity is about to launch an appeal to ask the public to support a new base outside Catthorpe near the border between Warwickshire, Leicestershire and Northampton. The Air Ambulance Service Chief Executive Officer Peta Wilkinson explained: “A quarter of the UK population say they know someone that has been helped by an air ambulance*. But a mission doesn’t start when we take to the air – it starts with someone choosing to support their local air ambulance charity with a donation. “Until now we have always needed to use rented premises for our helicopters and rapid response vehicles, but this is no longer sustainable. We urgently need a permanent base that is owned by the charity so that we can secure our future and continue to provide care in the air in the fastest time possible. “This site in Catthorpe is perfect as it lies at the centre of the three counties, with superb access to the M1 and M6. Because of the vital nature of the project, we are investing substantially from our reserves but hope that we can count on the support of the communities we help.” Patients will benefit from: Faster response times thanks to the improved location. State-of-the-art facilities for crews to train and rest. Dedicated family-friendly spaces for aftercare and recovery support. A strengthened National Children’s Air Ambulance service to meet growing demand for paediatric transfers. Peta Wilkinson continued: “Businesses, organisations and individuals can all contribute in a variety of ways to what we are calling our “Big Bases Appeal”, but every penny will provide security for a service that any one of us may need one day.” For more information on the Big Bases Appeal and the build project, visit https://theairambulanceservice.org.uk/big-bases-appeal/ Written by Nadira Sultana

Officers are appealing for anyone with information to come forward following a fatal collision in Braunstone Town yesterday evening (Monday 25 May). Police and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were called to Radford Drive shortly after 6pm following a collision involving a Yamaha R6 motorcycle. It was reported a fire had then started which set the motorcycle and a nearby parked car alight. The East Midlands Ambulance Service also attended the scene but the rider of the motorbike – a man in his 20s – was pronounced dead a short time later. A scene preservation was put in place and officers have been working alongside colleagues from the fire service today (Tuesday) to establish the circumstances of the incident. Anyone who saw the collision, or the vehicle travelling beforehand, or has CCTV or dashcam footage which may be relevant is asked to contact Leicestershire Police. You can pass on information by calling 101 and quoting reference 26*302301.

“He had so much potential ahead of him” The family of a 19-year-old who died following a collision in Great Dalby have paid tribute to an “amazing son, big brother and friend”. Rhys Hanks was a passenger in a white Vauxhall Corsa that collided with a tree in Station Road last Wednesday (20 May). Police and the East Midlands Ambulance Service were called to the scene just after 8.45pm, where Rhys was sadly pronounced dead at the scene. The driver of the car, who is 18, was taken to hospital where he is continuing to receive treatment for serious injuries. Two passengers in the back of the car were taken to hospital to be treated for injuries that were not life-threatening or life-changing. Rhys Hanks In a statement, Rhys’ family said: “Rhys was an amazing, caring, loving, thoughtful and kind son, big brother and friend of so many people. “There are no words to say how loved Rhys was by all his family and friends. “He had so much potential ahead of him and we’re proud of the young man he’d become. “You’ll be greatly missed by all your family, friends and so many more people that care for you. “We’re lost for words. You’ll always and forever be in our hearts.” Officers from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit (SCIU) are continuing to appeal for anyone who can help – including motorists with dashcams – to come forward. You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/rs/road-safety/making-a-road-traffic-incident-report/ and quoting reference 26*292438 Alternatively call 101.

A house fire in Wigston tonight has prompted a police investigation. A police cordon is now in place in Kent Crescent in Wigston. Leicestershire Fire and rescue service attended early this evening to reports of a house fire. We have contacted Leicestershire police for more on this investigation. Update: Picture Credit - LFRS Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) was initially called to the property in Kent Crescent, in Wigston, at 15:28 BST on Friday. A spokesperson said seven crews and an aerial ladder platform were deployed to the scene at the height of the blaze. The cause of the fire has not been confirmed, LFRS added. A number of surrounding roads were closed and residents living nearby were advised to keep doors and windows closed, while crews tackled the blaze. The Fire service added two people were treated by East Midlands Ambulance Service at the scene for smoke inhalation. Fire crews left the scene at about 20:15 BST and the incident was handed over to the police, an LFRS spokesperson said. Leicestershire Police remained at the scene on Saturday morning. Police Update 26/05/26 A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “We were called by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service just before 4.15pm. The indication from LFRS on our logs were that a lit cigarette might’ve been the cause of the fire, There weren’t any arrests” Pictures by Leicester Media Online #LeicsPolice #Wigston #KentCrescent #HouseFire

Road closure in place between Anstey and Newtown Linford villages Breaking News Bradgate Road between Newtown Linford and Anstey near High Leys Farm is currently closed both directions due to an ongoing police incident this morning. Please find alternative routes. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: A motorcycle rider is being treated in hospital after his vehicle was deliberately rammed by a car in Newtown Linford during the early hours of this morning (Monday 26 May). The rider was travelling through Anstey around 4.55am when he noticed the occupants of a burgundy Audi estate parked in The Nook. Later he spotted the Audi driving behind him, as he entered Bradgate Road the Audi sped up and rammed his motorcycle, knocking him off. One of the occupants of the car approached the victim as he was lying on the ground, threatened him and demanded the keys to the black and grey 125cc Yamaha motorcycle. The suspects left the scene in the Audi, with one of the suspects riding off on the motorcycle. Both vehicles were last seen heading towards Newtown Linford. The rider was taken to hospital where he is undergoing treatment, his injuries are not believed to be life threatening. Detective Chief Inspector Kevin Brown, said: “From enquiries we have carried out so far, we known the suspects were parked in Anstey prior to the incident, it’s believed there were five men in the vehicle. If anyone saw a similar vehicle this morning in the area, we would urge them to contact us. “The motorcycle has the partial registration number FE70 and if anyone has seen this vehicle since this morning either being ridden or parked, we would like to speak to you. “If you witnessed the incident or was driving in the area this morning, we would ask that you get in touch, also if you have recorded any footage on your dashcam equipment.” Anyone with any information is asked to contact Detective Constable 87 Phil Brown on 101 or via www.leics.police.uk, quoting crime number 26*302799. #Anstey #NewTownLinford #LeicsPolice

A car overturned on a busy Leicester road following a collision that saw multiple emergency services called to the scene. Picture credit - West Leicester Police Emergency services were called out on Monday (May 25) to reports of a collision in Narborough Road, in the Westcotes area of Leicester. The vehicle ended up on its roof in Narborough Road, across from the Shell Petrol Station. Police revealed that no injuries were reported in what officers said was "a great outcome considering the circumstances". The incident has led police to issue a statement about keeping safe on the roads in very hot conditions. They also added: "Please remember to stay safe in the heat, keep hydrated, and take extra care on the roads."

Leicester — This June experience Jubilee Square like never before as it transforms into ‘Summer on the Square,’ Leicester’s first large-scale outdoor screen and dedicated pop-up beer garden. Opening from 11th June to 19th July through the FIFA World Cup period, the square will be open daily from midday - late becoming the city’s central destination for all to enjoy, bringing a Summer calendar of food, drink, DJ sessions, music, film nights and live coverage of the Summer’s biggest sporting events including the World Cup and Wimbledon. With a 2,500-person capacity, Summer on the Square will feature a hand-picked selection of street food and drinks daily from midday until late. Think summer BBQ, artisan pizzas, authentic tacos, local ice cream, loaded fries, samosas and a pop up bar serving Summer inspired cocktails, cider, Aperol Spritz, Pimm’s, craft ales, lager, iced coffee, and many more surprises along the way! The space will also host the An Indian Summer (3rd July–5th July) and the Cosmopolitan Arts Festival (11th July) featuring a headline performance from ‘The South’ bringing together the very best of Leicester’s cultural diversity. As the nation’s excitement builds for the World Cup tournament to commence on 11th June, with England playing their first match on Wednesday 17th June, here are England’s scheduled group fixtures which will be screened on the following *dates. ​ England vs. Croatia – Wed, 17th June (9pm) England vs. Ghana – Tues, 23rd June (9pm) England vs. Panama – Sat, 27th June(10pm) *Further England matches and fixtures will be added to the schedule subject to the progression of the tournament. All match times and screenings are also subject to broadcasting amendments. While there are no entrance fees, space is limited and entry will be on a first come first served basis. We recommend arriving early, especially for England Games to enjoy the music, pre match atmosphere, and to of course get the best seats! The organisers are committed to providing a safe space for all and partnered with Certified Security to ensure the environment remains safe and welcoming for the duration of the Organiser Paul Brindley commented, “Summer On The Square will bring an unforgettable 6 week celebration of sport, music, food and community spirit into the heart of Leicester City Centre. Transforming Jubilee Square into the go-to outdoor social experience and ultimate beer garden!” England fixtures will be strictly 18+ with additional safety measures in place including bag searches. We can’t wait for Leicester to come together for the Summer of a lifetime, it’s all about that shared Leicester energy, whether it's for the football, Wimbledon, the food, the Arts Festival or to simply sip a cocktail in the sunshine whilst listening to the music, make Jubilee Square your go-to destination for the Summer! Stay tuned for announcements and the full daily programme by following our social media! Follow Our Socials: Get the latest schedules and updates on our dedicated socials here: Instagram - @summeronthesq

Local officers from Market Harborough and Lutterworth Police completed enforced at an address in Market Harborough and in their usual fashion found more than they bargained for. Before officers completed an early door knock at the address in town, they received a call in relation to a stolen dog nearby. After officers knocked the door off its hinges and made it into the address where they located 3 occupants as well as a very friendly dog who was a long way from home. The address and occupants were searched with the following results: 2 arrested on suspicion of theft 1 dog safely returned to its owner 2 machetes recovered and removed from the streets with lots of intelligence gathered, Bonus - 1 arrested in relation to 3 separate thefts in the town who has now been charged. Local officers would like to thank the community for their continued support and know we do act on concerns and information passed to us. Our investigations continue and as you can see below the dog is now happily back at home. These investigations are still on going to please do not comment anything that could affect the case* Picture credit - Market Harborough & Lutterworth Police