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Leicestershire police have issued the following statement this afternoon. A murder investigation that began following the discovery of a body in Castle Gardens, Leicester, has been stood down. A post-mortem examination carried out earlier today (Friday) found that the man, who was in his 40s, died as a result of a suspected medical episode. The force was called at 7.58pm last night (Thursday) following a report that there was a body in a bush. Officers attended, along with East Midlands Ambulance Service, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene. The two people arrested on suspicion of murder – a 46-year-old woman and a 79-year-old man, from Leicester – have been released from custody with no further action to be taken. Detective Inspector Lorna Granville from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “Fast time actions carried out following the call to the force have determined that the man died as a result of a suspected medical episode. “I’d like to thank the officers involved for their work overnight and today, and to the public for understanding our need to close Castle Gardens while our enquiries were carried out. “The force will now conduct an investigation on behalf of HM Coroner which will aim to understand the circumstances that lead to his death." Leicestershire Police News Update Published: 15:49 08/05/2026

PCC (Police and Crime Commissioner) praises community-focused crime prevention as force outperforms national and regional crime trends. Police and Crime Commissioner - Rupert Matthews Proactive action to prevent offending before it harms victims and communities is achieving sweeping reductions in crime across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland, latest figures reveal. The new Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) provides further evidence that Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews’ unprecedented focus on preventing crime in the first place is paying dividends. Total recorded offences across the force area per 1,000 population decreased to 77.4 in the 12 months up to December 2025 – below the national average of 83.5 – and the area continues to significantly outperform both regional and national averages for shoplifting and drug offences with violence against the person offences per 1,000 population also beating regional and national rates. The survey also highlights strong performance against several of the public’s top priorities including violence with injury offences which have fallen by 15.1% compared to the previous year and violent offences in general (with or without injury) reducing by 4.1% across the year. Meanwhile, the Commissioner’s tireless efforts alongside the force and the Violence Reduction Network (VRN) to address the root causes of knife crime and serious violence continues to deliver impressive results with possession of weapons offences plummeting 30% up to December 2025 – the second lowest reduction in the region. Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews said: “These figures are wholly welcomed and provide proof that our relentless efforts to build strength and resilience in our communities and resolve the precursors to crime are really working. “Sir Robert Peel – the father of modern policing – believed success should be measured not on arrests but by the absence of crime and disorder and I wholeheartedly stand by that approach, building my Police and Crime Plan around this vital principle. “But crime prevention must be balanced with robust and effective enforcement – residents rightly expect criminals to be pursued, arrested and brought to justice for their crimes. These results also prove the value in visible and swift justice in deterring crime, highlighting the force’s exceptional success in targeting those who persistently cause the most harm. “Our officers, volunteers and police staff do a phenomenal job keeping our people safe and this success is testament to their dedication, commitment and expertise 365-days-a-year. “We must also recognise our partners and communities for increasing opportunities for people to transform their lives, turn their backs on crime and overcome the barriers holding them back. These results would be impossible without their ongoing support.” Grace Strong, Director of Prevention for Leicestershire Police, said: “These results show that a strong focus on prevention is making a real difference in our communities. While it’s encouraging to see crime falling, we will not lose momentum and will continue to build on this progress by embedding a prevention-led approach across the force, working collaboratively with partners and communities to tackle issues at the earliest opportunity." Grace Strong, Director of Prevention. The CSEW reveals impressive reductions in sexual offences (-7.5%), theft offences (-6.4%) and burglary offences (-4.5%) with residential burglaries recording a 7.4% decrease in the 12 months up to December 2025. Vehicle offences, meanwhile, have hit a record 11.5% decrease compared to the 12 months previously, with reductions also recorded for criminal damage and arson (-4.6%), drug offences (-4.6%) and public disorder offences (-6.7%) In his Police and Crime Plan, the PCC sets out his mission to make Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safer and more prosperous through a clear focus on prevention, bringing offenders to justice and supporting victims and witnesses. The PCC has vowed to work in partnership with safety partners and communities, investing in the early diversion of young people and vulnerable adults away from the criminal justice system and robust offender management programmes which balance the need for proactive enforcement with tackling the source of offending behaviour. Through his Community Action Fund, the PCC distributes significant funding into the hands of those who know their communities best to strike at the roots of criminality and anti-social behaviour (ASB), with funding shared across six rounds across the year, each meeting a core priority in the Police and Crime Plan. The fund aims to stop problems before they start by enlisting the support of grassroots organisations in efforts to reduce crime, ease pressure on the emergency services and build safer, more connected communities with grants of up to £10k available for successful applicants. #PCC #LeicsPolice

Prime Minister's statement on coronavirus (COVID-19): 19 December 2020 Good afternoon, I am sorry to report that the situation has deteriorated since I last spoke to you three days ago. Yesterday afternoon, I was briefed on the latest data showing the virus spreading more rapidly in London, the South East and the East of England than would be expected given the tough restrictions which are already in place. I also received an explanation for why the virus is spreading more rapidly in these areas. It appears this spread is now being driven by the new variant of the virus, which we first learned about earlier this week. Our advisory group on New and Emerging Respiratory Virus Threats – NERVTAG – has spent the last few days analysing the new variant. There is no evidence the variant causes more severe illness or higher mortality, but it does appear to be passed on significantly more easily. NERVTAG’s early analysis suggests the new variant could increase R by 0.4 or greater. Although there is considerable uncertainty, it may be up to 70% more transmissible than the old variant. This is early data. It is subject to review. It is the best we have at the moment, and we have to act on information as we have it because this is now spreading very fast. The U.K. has by far the best genomic sequencing ability in the world, which means we are better able to identify new strains like this than any other country. The Chief Medical Officer last night submitted our findings so far to the World Health Organisation and we will continue to be totally transparent with our global partners. There is still much we don’t know. While we are fairly certain the variant is transmitted more quickly, there is no evidence to suggest that it is more lethal or causes more severe illness. Equally there is no evidence to suggest the vaccine will be any less effective against the new variant. Our experts will continue their work to improve our understanding of the variant. So we are learning more about this variant as we go. But we know enough already to be sure that we must act now. I met ministers on the Covid Operations Committee last night and again first thing this morning, and Cabinet met at lunchtime to agree the following actions. First, we will introduce new restrictions in the most affected areas – specifically those parts of London, the South East and the East of England which are currently in tier 3. These areas will enter a new tier 4, which will be broadly equivalent to the national restrictions which were in place in England in November. That means: Residents in those areas must stay at home, apart from limited exemptions set out in law. Non-essential retail, indoor gyms and leisure facilities, and personal care services must close. People must work from home if they can, but may travel to work if this is not possible, for example in the construction and manufacturing sectors. People should not enter or leave tier 4 areas, and tier 4 residents must not stay overnight away from home. Individuals can only meet one person from another household in an outdoor public space. Unlike the November national restrictions, communal worship can continue to take place in tier 4 areas. These measures will take effect from tomorrow morning. All tiers will continue to be regularly reviewed in line with the approach previously set out, with the next formal review point taking place on 30 December. Second, we are issuing new advice on travel. Although the new variant is concentrated in tier 4 areas, it is nonetheless present at lower levels around the country. We are asking everyone, in all tiers, to stay local. People should carefully consider whether they need to travel abroad and follow the rules in their tier. Those in tier 4 areas will not be permitted to travel abroad apart from limited exceptions, such as for work purposes. Third, we must, I am afraid, look again at Christmas. As Prime Minister, it is my duty to take the difficult decisions, to do what is right to protect the people of this country. Given the early evidence we have on this new variant of the virus, and the potential risk it poses, it is with a heavy heart that I must tell you we cannot continue with Christmas as planned. In England, those living in tier 4 areas should not mix with anyone outside their own household at Christmas, though support bubbles will remain in place for those at particular risk of loneliness or isolation. Across the rest of the country, the Christmas rules allowing up to three households to meet will now be limited to Christmas Day only, rather than the five days as previously set out. As before, there will be no relaxation on 31 December, so people must not break the rules at New Year. I know how much emotion people invest in this time of year, and how important it is for grandparents to see their grandchildren, and for families to be together. So I know how disappointing this will be, but we have said throughout this pandemic that we must and we will be guided by the science. When the science changes, we must change our response. When the virus changes its method of attack, we must change our method of defence. As your Prime Minister, I sincerely believe there is no alternative open to me. Without action, the evidence suggests infections would soar, hospitals would become overwhelmed and many thousands more would lose their lives. I want to stress we are not alone in this fight – many of our European friends and neighbours are being forced to take similar action. We are working closely with the devolved administrations to protect people in every part of the UK. Of course there is now hope – real hope – that we will soon be rid of this virus. That prospect is growing with every day that passes and every vaccine dose administered. The UK was the first country in the western world to start using a clinically approve vaccine. So please, if the NHS contacts you then get your vaccine – and join the 350,000 people across the UK who have already had their first dose. Yes, Christmas this year will be very different, but we must be realistic. We are sacrificing our chance to see loved ones this Christmas, so we have a better chance of protecting their lives so we can see them at future Christmases. As sure as night follows day, we will beat back this virus. We will defeat it. And we will reclaim our lives. Published 19 December 2020 18:00 For detailed local information visit https://www.gov.uk/find-coronavirus-local-restrictions

The Midlands, North East, parts of the North West and parts of the South West among those escalated to Tier 4, with almost all remaining areas escalated to Tier 3 Spread of the new strain of COVID-19 is increasing in the South West, Midlands and parts of the North West After careful consideration of the latest data, the following local authority areas will move to Tier 4: Stay at Home from the beginning of Thursday 31 December 2020: Leicester City Leicestershire (Oadby and Wigston, Harborough, Hinckley and Bosworth, Blaby, Charnwood, North West Leicestershire, Melton) Lincolnshire (City of Lincoln, Boston, South Kesteven, West Lindsey, North Kesteven, South Holland, East Lindsey) Northamptonshire (Corby, Daventry, East Northamptonshire, Kettering, Northampton, South Northamptonshire, Wellingborough) Derby and Derbyshire (Derby, Amber Valley, South Derbyshire, Bolsover, North East Derbyshire, Chesterfield, Erewash, Derbyshire Dales, High Peak) Nottingham and Nottinghamshire (Gedling, Ashfield, Mansfield, Rushcliffe, Bassetlaw, Newark and Sherwood, Nottinghamshire, Broxtowe) Birmingham and Black Country (Dudley, Birmingham, Sandwell, Walsall, Wolverhampton) Coventry Solihull Warwickshire (Rugby, Nuneaton and Bedworth, Warwick, North Warwickshire, Stratford-upon-Avon) Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent (East Staffordshire, Stafford, South Staffordshire, Cannock Chase, Lichfield, Staffordshire Moorlands, Newcastle under Lyme, Tamworth, Stoke-on-Trent) Lancashire (Burnley, Pendle, Blackburn with Darwen, Ribble Valley, Blackpool, Preston, Hyndburn, Chorley, Fylde, Lancaster, Rossendale, South Ribble, West Lancashire, Wyre) Cheshire and Warrington (Cheshire East, Cheshire West and Chester, Warrington) Cumbria (Eden, Carlisle, South Lakeland, Barrow-in-Furness, Copeland, Allerdale) Greater Manchester (Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside, Trafford, Wigan) Tees Valley (Darlington, Hartlepool, Middlesbrough, Redcar and Cleveland, Stockton-on-Tees ) North East (County Durham, Gateshead, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North Tyneside, Northumberland, South Tyneside, Sunderland) Gloucestershire (Gloucester, Forest of Dean, Cotswolds, Tewkesbury, Stroud, Cheltenham) Somerset Council (Mendip, Sedgemoor, Somerset West and Taunton, South Somerset) Swindon Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Isle of Wight New Forest The following local authority areas will move to Tier 3: Very High from the beginning of Thursday 31 December 2020: Rutland Shropshire, and Telford and Wrekin Worcestershire (Bromsgrove, Malvern Hills, Redditch, Worcester, Wychavon, Wyre Forest) Herefordshire Liverpool City Region (Halton, Knowsley, Liverpool, Sefton, Wirral, St Helens) York and North Yorkshire (Scarborough, Hambleton, Richmondshire, Selby, Craven, Ryedale, Harrogate, City of York) Bath and North East Somerset Devon, Plymouth, Torbay (East Devon, Exeter, Mid Devon, North Devon, South Hams, Teignbridge, Torridge, West Devon, Plymouth, Torbay) Cornwall Dorset Wiltshire Between 18 and 24 December the weekly case rate in England rose to 402.6 per 100,000, a 32% increase on the previous week. The NHS reports 14,915 patients have been admitted to hospital with COVID-19 in the past week, a 18% increase on the week before. Evidence shows the new strain of COVID-19 is increasing in the South West, Midlands and parts of the North West. The majority of the cases identified in London, the South East and the East of England are of the new variant. Infection rates have increased faster than expected in these areas where the new strain has been circulating and stronger measures are required to get the virus under control. Rates in the East Midlands have increased to 256.1 per 100,000, a 17% increase on the previous week. Rates in the West Midlands have increased to 273.5 per 100,000, a 23% increase on the previous week. In the North West, rates have increased by 31% to 223.9 per 100,000. In the South West, there has been a 37% increase in cases to 175.1 cases per 100,000. While rates in the South West may be lower than other areas, the data shows a sharp upwards trajectory. Winter is always the most difficult time of year for the NHS and an increase in COVID-19 infections is followed closely by a rise in hospitalisations and, after a lag, an increase in deaths. It is vital everyone plays their part by following the regional tiered restrictions in their area to bring down infections, save lives and reduce pressures on the NHS this winter. All clinically extremely vulnerable individuals will be asked to shield if they live in Tier 4 areas. People will be sent a letter or email with advice and details of support. In the meantime they should follow the shielding advice set out on GOV.UK.   Tier 3 and 4 areas will continue to be prioritised for community testing, with more than 100  local authorities  now having signed up to the enhanced testing support programme. All available data has been assessed by the government, including the Health and Social Care Secretary, NHS Test and Trace including the Joint Biosecurity Centre (JBC), Public Health England (PHE), the Chief Medical Officer and the Cabinet Office. Data assessed includes how quickly case rates are going up or down, cases in the over-60s, pressure on the NHS and local circumstances.

Boris Johnson has announced a new national lockdown for England - with people instructed to "stay at home" as they did during last March's first shutdown. Coronavirus cases are rising rapidly across the country. What you can and cannot do. You must stay at home. The single most important action we can all take is to stay at home to protect the NHS and save lives. You should follow this guidance immediately. The law will be updated to reflect these new rules. Leaving home You must not leave, or be outside of your home except where necessary. You may leave the home to: * shop for basic necessities, for you or a vulnerable person * go to work, or provide voluntary or charitable services, if you cannot reasonably do so from home * exercise with your household (or support bubble) or one other person, this should be limited to once per day, and you should not travel outside your local area. * meet your support bubble or childcare bubble where necessary, but only if you are legally permitted to form one * seek medical assistance or avoid injury, illness or risk of harm (including domestic abuse) * attend education or childcare - for those eligible Colleges, primary and secondary schools will remain open only for vulnerable children and the children of critical workers. All other children will learn remotely until February half term. Early Years settings remain open. Higher Education provision will remain online until mid February for all except future critical worker courses. If you do leave home for a permitted reason, you should always stay local in the village, town, or part of the city where you live. You may leave your local area for a legally permitted reason, such as for work. If you are clinically extremely vulnerable you should only go out for medical appointments, exercise or if it is essential. You should not attend work Meeting others You cannot leave your home to meet socially with anyone you do not live with or are not in a support bubble with (if you are legally permitted to form one). You may exercise on your own, with one other person, or with your household or support bubble. You should not meet other people you do not live with, or have formed a support bubble with, unless for a permitted reason. Stay 2 metres apart from anyone not in your household. For a complete listing and more information from the Government website. click here. #NationalLockdown #LeicesterLockDown #HandsFaceSpace

BREAKING NEWS Colin Pitchfork has been released from prison today after the Parole Board rejected a government challenge to block his release. Pitchfork, now aged 61, was jailed for life after raping and strangling 15-year-olds Lynda Mann and Dawn Ashworth in Leicestershire in 1983 and 1986. Following a hearing in March, the Parole Board ruled he was "suitable for release", despite this being denied in 2016 and 2018. He became the first man convicted of murder on the basis of DNA evidence in 1988 after admitting two murders, two rapes, two indecent assaults and conspiracy to pervert the course of justice. MORE TO FOLLOW

Detectives investigating a murder following an incident in a Leicester street are urging people to continue to come forward with information. Police are today able to name the man who died after being found with stab wound injuries in the street in Evington Road near the junction with Hamilton Street on Monday (27 December) as 41-year-old Raju Modhwadia. Mr Modhwadia was also known as Kara Muru. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death of Mr Modhwadia but it remains vitally important that the public continue to inform police of what they know as the murder investigation continues. Detective Inspector Nicole Main, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “While we continue to make progress in the investigation, we continue to need you, the public, to tell us what you know. “Mr Modhwadia has lost his life and we remain determined to find the answers we need for his family.” Police received a call at 12.32am on Monday from the East Midlands Ambulance Service who had been called to a report of a man found injured in the street in Evington Road near the junction with Hamilton Street. Mr Modhwadia was taken to hospital by ambulance. He was sadly pronounced deceased at hospital just after 1am on Monday. A murder investigation was launched and three men, aged 32, 33 and 35, of Leicester, have been arrested on suspicion of murder. They all currently remain in police custody. DI Main added: “Please continue to think back to if you were in the area of Evington Road and Hamilton Street late on Boxing Day evening (Sunday 26 December) or during the early hours of Bank Holiday Monday (27 December). Did you see or hear anything which caused you concern? Have you any CCTV or dashcam footage from the area that we have not seen? “Or have you heard anything since the incident that could help us progress our investigation further? What have you heard? What do you know? If you have any information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, we urge you to get in touch. “Thank you to everyone who has been helping us so far and for your ongoing support. Please continue to speak with us and work with us as we continue to move forward with our enquiries.” Anyone with any information should contact 101 quoting incident 19 of 27 December. You can also report online at www.leics.police.uk or at Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

There is a total of up to 70 Firefighters and Officers in attendance. 12 Fire crews are fighting a blaze at a waste recycling plant The Fire Service are currently dealing with a large incident at Sunningdale Road in Leicester. Local residents around Kirby Fields, Braunstone and Braunstone Frith are advise to keep windows and doors closed. The fire service were called just after 8pm tonight. The roads surrounding the incident have been closed by the police. Updated 22:15 incident information. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service have confirmed that 12 Appliances from across the county, a Command Support Vehicle, a Welfare Unit and Incident Support Unit is in attendance. Calls to recycling centre sorting machine involved in fire within Factory. 4 appliances initially attended incident. Upon arrival crews asked for further assistance of 8 appliances to make appliances 12. Further assistance from Command Support. Incident is sectorised and in Sector 1 there are 4 firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using 1 hose-reel jet and 2 main jets. Second sector there is 2 firefighters wearing breathing apparatus using 1 hose-reel jet and 1 main jet. There is a total of up to 70 Firefighters and Officers in attendance. Picture credit LFRS A Public Statement has been Issued: People in area please keep windows and doors closed. Areas affected, Braunstone, Kirby Fields, Braunstone Frith and Leicester Forest East. Updated News 07:30am The fire is has been extinguish overnight and the Police remains at the site this morning. Information from Fire service. Incident scaled back to 1 appliance. Firefighters monitoring scene checking for any fire spread and looking for hotspots. The cause of the fire Is now under investigation. By Leicester Media © 2022 #LFRS #FireLeicester #LMNews

It is with great sadness that Leicestershire Police announce the death of Simon Cole, aged 55, who recently retired from the force. Simon, who had served in policing for over 30 years, was found dead at his home address in Kibworth Harcourt, Leicestershire, this morning. This matter has been referred to the Coroner. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of Simon’s family and friends at this difficult time. Temporary Chief Constable Rob Nixon said: “It is hard to put into words how devastating this news is for the entire force who loved and respected Simon. Our hearts go out to his family at this difficult time and we will support them as much as we can. “We want to respect their privacy and the Coroner’s process and would ask that the public and media do so too. “We are offering support to our staff and those who worked closely with Simon. “I know Simon had a great impact on many of the communities of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland and his death will be a great loss to many of the people he worked with. “All we can do is pull together and mourn the loss of a greatly respected man.” A public book of condolence will be established in the coming days via our website. Simon Cole QPM grew up in Leicestershire and took up his position as Chief Constable of the force in June 2010. Having been educated in Market Bosworth, Northampton, Oadby and Colchester, Simon joined West Midlands Police on the Graduate Entry Scheme. Simon joined Hampshire Police in 2003 as Assistant Chief Constable where he led on delivering Neighbourhood Policing. He became Deputy Chief Constable in 2008 before returning to Leicestershire as Chief. Locally Simon represented the force on the Strategic Partnership Board, working with partners from all over the force area to reduce crime and anti-social behaviour. He had a huge impact on national policing portfolios and held a number of voluntary roles including; Visiting Fellow of the Department of Criminology, University of Leicester Member of the De Montfort University Faculty of Law Advisory Group Vice President Leicestershire Guides Vice President Leicestershire Scouts Vice President of Police Mutual, which aims to support members of the police family Board Member of De Montfort University (2017-2020) Trustee of Care of Police Survivors Charity Member, Oadby and Knighton Multi Academy Trust He was a keen sportsman chairing the Leicestershire Police Sports and Leisure Section, Force Benevolent Fund and Police Sport UK National (PSUK) Lawn Tennis, cricket and Rugby Sections. He was awarded a BA (Hons) in English Literature from the University of Durham, an MA in History from University College, Worcester, and a Diploma in Criminology and Policing from Cambridge University. In 2014 Simon was very proud to be awarded the Queen's Police Medal in the New Year's Honours List, and was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Arts by De Montfort University. In 2020, Simon was awarded the Sir Robert Peel Medal by the Institute of Criminology at Cambridge University. The Sir Robert Peel Medal is awarded annually for Outstanding Leadership in Evidence Based Policing; COVID meant that it was actually presented in 2021.

All entrances to Rally Park in the city have been closed by the police. The Rally Park has been closed after a serious sexual assault A police cordon remains in place this afternoon due to a ongoing police investigation. A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: “Officers are in attendance in the area of Rally Park in Tudor Road, Leicester, following a report of a serious sexual assault this morning (Sunday). Police were called at 10.13am reporting that a sexual assault had happened in the area earlier in the morning. The victim, a woman in her 20s, is with officers, receiving support and assisting with the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time and enquiries are being carried out in the area. Rally Park is cordoned off while officers are at the scene.” #LeicsPolice #TheRally #TudorRoad

Leicester City Council says fraudsters have put fake QR codes on some of its pay and display machines in the city centre. Stickers featuring the codes were discovered at different locations over the last few days, and staff are in the process of removing them. All city centre car parks have been checked and staff are now inspecting other pay and display locations. Ashley Snookes, group manager of the civil enforcement and traffic regulation team said: “We no longer use QR codes at any of our car parks, or for on-street parking, so people using a council parking space should never expect to pay by this method. “We are aware of one person who has scanned one of these codes. If anyone else has done so, they should contact their bank and notify Leicestershire Police. “The safest way to pay is through the PayByPhone app which is on offer at all city council surface level car parks and pay and display locations.” Leicester City Council News - Published on Tuesday, September 17, 2024

The seizures are worth more than £15.3m Almost 440,000 potentially dangerous or non-compliant items have been intercepted and seized by Leicestershire Trading Standards at East Midlands Airport in the last year. The seizures are worth more than £15.3m and include electrical goods which could overheat and cause fires, toys which failed to meet UK safety standards, jewellery with high levels of hazardous metals and cosmetics containing toxic ingredients. All of these unsafe items have now been stopped from making it into shops and online marketplaces. They are all sent to a specialist disposal firm for recycling. The Trading Standards team works in partnership with Border Force on the nationally-funded project at East Midlands Airport. The partnership is intelligence-led, which means that Trading Standards and Border Force can target resources in the areas of highest risk, with potentially unlawful and non-compliant consignments being identified, targeted and then intercepted. Most of the seized items are destined for sale at large online marketplaces, where they are sold on behalf of the importer. East Midlands Airport is the UK’s second busiest cargo airport, handling more than 320,000 tonnes of flown cargo each year. The role of Trading Standards and Border Force is to examine imported items and take enforcement action, to ensure that consumers are not exposed to unsafe and dangerous products. Our Trading Standards team, in partnership with Border Force, carries out vital work which protects consumers in Leicestershire and the wider UK as it ensures that unsafe goods do not make their way into the supply chain. All these products which have been seized either present a danger to the public, or are substandard, so it is crucial that they are intercepted and either made safe or sent for recycling. Councillor Deborah Taylor, cabinet member for regulatory services A video showing a Leicestershire Trading Standards officer examining a consignment of unsafe goods.