On Tuesday 5th October, local charity Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland officially launched The Bradbury Centre, a dedicated Information, Advice and Carers hub in the heart of Leicester city centre. Located on Humberstone Gate, the centre is a hub for older people in the local community to access vital information, advice and support with matters including care and housing, benefit check entitlements, carers rights and support. During this time of unprecedented pressure on household finances, the centre will see around 200 people a day in need of help through the latest crisis affecting older people. Pensioners are already feeling the pinch and the latest research from Age UK shows that 2.8million older people will still be living in fuel poverty this winter despite the winter fuel cap, leaving millions in need of support to face the costs of daily living 1 *. Carol Tattersall, Information & Advice Worker at the Charity said, “Some (people) are at breaking point. People come in and sometimes they are actually in tears because they don’t know what to do next. They can’t think of a way to make their ‘ends’ stretch any further.” In the last year around 3,000 people have used the Information Hub to access telephone, face to face or online support and the charity expects to see an increase in demand this winter due to the cost-of-living crisis. Around 2.4 billion pounds of Pension Credit and Housing Benefit goes unclaimed each year, 2 money which could help support those desperately struggling to pay their bills. To support older people, each year the charity answers over 14,500 enquiries, many of which are related to benefit entitlement checks, resulting in 2 million pounds in successful benefit claims for older people. Louis Fernandis, a service user, is grateful for the support he received: “I didn’t even know you could get state pension or anything. I need a lot of help and I have got bad eyes as well… Age UK helped me to claim State Pension and Attendance Allowance. I never knew you could get that as well.” To celebrate the launch of this vital resource for the local community, Leicester City Football Club’s Chief Executive Officer Susan Whelan lent her support alongside Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland’s Executive Director Tony Donovan to officially open the building with a ceremonial ribbon cutting. Tony Donovan, Executive Director at Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland said: “The hub is a greatly needed resource particularly at this key time, when everyone’s finances are under pressure and older peoples’ in particular. This new hub will enable us to help even more people this winter.” VIP guests, staff, volunteers and older people who have directly benefitted from using the centre and the services the charity offices were invited to join the charity in marking and celebrating this momentous occasion.

Be dazzled by Leicester's biggest bonfire & firework display. Abbey Park will once again host the city's official fireworks display and bonfire night festivities with a fun-packed programme of events for all ages, including live entertainment, funfair and plenty of hot food stalls.  The children’s firework display takes place at 6.45pm followed by the lighting of the bonfire. There will be no cash sales on the gate and all tickets should be purchased in advance. Firework fans are encouraged to buy their tickets early to take advantage of our early bird offers, the best-value way to enjoy the fun. Kids four and under can go for free, no need for a ticket, but must be accompanied by a paying adult. Tickets available from demontforthall.co.uk Early Bird prices Adults: £8 Concessions - Seniors / Students / Under 16s: £6 Group ticket of 4: £20 4 & under: free (accompanied by a paying adult On the day prices Adults: £10 Concessions - Seniors / Students / Under 16s: £7 Group ticket of 4: £28 Free bike parks on site. For information on public transport telephone Travel Line on 0871 200 2233. For walking/cycling routes and car shares visit choosehowyoumove.co.uk No parking in Abbey Park, Abbey Park Road, St Margaret’s Pastures car park or the surrounding areas. Abbey Park is a short walk from the city centre so please follow directions for city centre car parks. Click Here to take a look at our Arrival & Access map. To make this a safer event members of the public will not be allowed on the park with fireworks, sparklers, alcohol or dogs (except assistance dogs).

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Police and Crime Commissioner Rupert Matthews has welcomed support from the counties' Police and Crime Panel to equip Special Constables with Taser on the streets. Earlier this year, the government authorised the use of the weapons, which deliver an electric current to temporarily incapacitate a suspect, on the condition the volunteer police officers meet strict training and eligibility criteria. The move, which followed the passing of the government's Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Act, is part of a plan to better protect the policing volunteers who face the same risks as warranted officers. Leicestershire Police has since set out detailed plans to implement the new rules in Leicestershire which have been backed by Mr Matthews At a recent meeting of the Police and Crime Panel, members supported the approach and agreed to the robust processes outlined by the Force to ensure candidates are suitable to use the devices. It means the Force can go ahead with its plans to offer 12 spaces for Special Constables to be Taser trained during this financial year. Commenting on the proposals, Mr Matthews said: "Special Constables are a crucial part of our frontline policing presence and face the same risks and threats as regular officers. I am pleased we are extending the same protection to those volunteers who meet the necessary experience levels and safety checks to be trained in carrying these devices. "Our police volunteers do an incredible job to keep local people safe. I have made it clear in my Police and Crime Plan that I will support the Force and its officers to take strong and robust action to tackle violent crime and keep themselves safe. The wider roll-out of Taser is part of that commitment and I welcome the stringent measures being implemented by the Force to ensure only the right candidates are selected before being armed with these tools." To be eligible for training, Special Constables must have achieved Directed Patrol Status (DPS) - a stage of professional development when the individual has demonstrated sufficient competence in role, have completed 12 months service since achieving DPS, have completed 200 hours on duty since achieving DPS, be subject to a Professional Standards Department (PSD) check, hold current personal safety training and first aid qualifications, and have attained the required fitness standard. Leicestershire Police will impose an additional requirement for Special Constables to have maintained their 200 operational hours before their refresher course every 12 months. It will also be mandatory for all interested Special Constables to attend an information evening led by the Force's chief taser instructor. The Force is proposing to trial two types of training courses over the next 12 months, with one Taser course specifically for Specials due to take place in the Autumn and a regular course in the Autumn/Winter. Feedback will be used to determine the best training option for future recruits. Mr Matthews has made it clear in his Police and Crime Plan he supports police volunteering in all its forms and has asked the Chief Constable to revitalise the spirit of volunteering throughout Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland's communities, which includes increasing the number of Special Constables. Mr Matthews added: "I am enormously proud of the work our Specials do to support my mission to make Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland safer and I'm glad the law now recognises the exceptional professionalism they bring to their duties."

Running club wants more participants to join the competition to support Lamp. A group of running enthusiasts, known as The Misfits Run Club, is set to take part in the Leicester Half Marathon and 10k on 30 October 2022 to raise funds for the Leicestershire Action for Mental Health Project (Lamp) charity. The Misfits Run Club consists of a group of runners who suffer from, or have experienced poor mental health. The Club is the brainchild of Adam White-Whittaker who founded the group by attracting members from the recently-opened Social Coffee Club (SCC) that he owns on Welford Road in Leicester. Adam is joined by Fern Beard, a freelance festival producer. Fern and the rest of the group share Adam’s passion for running and have taken up the sport as a way to de-stress, get fit and spend time with health conscious friends. Donations towards the Misfits’ fundraiser for Lamp can be made through its JustGiving page. Runners who want to support Lamp by joining the half marathon/10k challenges on 30 October – where runners from The Misfits Run club will also be participating - can email matthewbarton@lampdirect.org.uk. Lamp will provide competitors with running vests on the day of the marathon. Anyone wishing to join the running club on a Thursday evening can contact Fern on 07791 072479 for further details, or follow and get in touch on Instagram at @socialcoffeeclub and @misfitsrunclub. The Club’s 25 members support each other not just when running. They also use the time they spend together to connect with each other, and have meaningful conversations (around mental health), whilst drawing on the physical and psychological benefits of exercise. Adam White-Whittaker said: “We have all struggled with mental health to some extent, but there are few spaces where you can talk about things like anxiety and depression or trauma. The Misfits Run Club is open to anyone and for all levels. It’s a great way to come together as a team of diverse people who have taken up running for different reasons, but are united by a shared love of the sport. “Through running, the support we gain from each other is a massive help in the journey to good mental health and because we know how important good mental health is, we decided to take part in the Leicester Half Marathon for Lamp.” “We have eight competitors who will take part in the Leicester Half Marathon on 30 October and we’re looking for more runners to join us and support Lamp.” Richard Kotulecki, Lamp’s CEO added: “We are delighted with The Misfits Run Club’s aim to raise funds for Lamp and thank them for their generosity. A sport like running makes good mental and physical health accessible to everyone. This ties in with our annual Lamp 5k campaign which brings the community together to encourage everyone to power up, get fit and put one foot in front of the other in an effort to improve their mental and physical wellbeing. “Being part of a group like The Misfits is a way to socialise and take part in an activity that puts you in tune with your body whilst reinvigorating your mind. We wish the club members every success in completing the Leicester Half Marathon.”

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Following the update last Friday (23 September), detailing 47 arrests and charges, the investigation to the reports of crime linked to the East Leicester disorder have continued, with a number of developments this week. The investigation team are working hard behind the scenes and some inquiries will take a number of weeks to complete due to the volume of enquiries that need to be carried out. Below are the updates from this week: On 22 May this year, a 28-year-old man, from Leicester, was voluntarily interviewed in relation to a public order offence on the same day in which a 19-year-old man was injured. He is assisting police with enquiries and the investigation into the offence continues. On 17 September, a 28-year-old man, from Leicester, was voluntarily interviewed about a report he made to police on 10 September. It was claimed he was assaulted while working as a traffic warden. It was ascertained that this report was false. The investigation continues. On 24 September, a 26-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon. He was released on police bail while enquiries continue. On 28 September, a 15-year-old girl was voluntarily interviewed in relation to a false report of a girl being approached by three men in Richmond Way. She has been released while enquiries continue. On 28 September, a 26-year-old man was voluntarily interviewed in relation to a report of egg throwing on 4 September. The investigation continues. On 29 September, a 32-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm relating to an assault in Bridge Road in the early hours of 5 September. He has been released on police bail while enquiries continue. Charges Dinesh Pryanshu, 21, of Lancaster Street, Leicester, was arrested on 24 September on suspicion of being in possession of an offensive weapon. He was charged with this offence and appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Monday 26 September, pleading not guilty to the offence. He was released on court bail and will appear at the same court on 18 October. Akshay Jiva, 27, of Rotherby Avenue, Leicester, who was arrested on 7 September on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and later charged with Section 4 public order offence. He breached his bail conditions and was further arrested on 29 September for breach of bail. He was charged with this offence and remanded to attend Leicester Magistrates’ Court on 7 October. This takes the total number of arrests/voluntary interviews to 55 and the number of people charged to nine. See last week's update: East Leicester disorder - arrests and charges | Leicestershire Police (leics.police.uk) Leicestershire Police News 15:03 30/09/2022

A former canoe instructor from North West Leicestershire has today (Friday) been found guilty of non-recent indecency offences on young boys. Michael Hudson worked as a canoe instructor in North West Leicestershire between from the 1970s into the 2010s. In 2020 the force received a report from man reporting he had been indecently assaulted on a number of occasions by Hudson when he was a teenager. That investigation then led officers to contact another victim, who did report the offences against him to a third party in 2017 however wasn’t able to support the investigation at the time. Following contact from officers he too agreed to support the case and provide evidence against Hudson. After a lengthy investigation Hudson was charged with 10 counts of indecent assault on boys under the age of 16. Today 81-year-old Hudson of Sycamore Drive, Moira, admitted his involvement in all the offences and was sentenced to serve. Detective Sergeant Anna Blockley from the force’s Child Abuse Investigation Unit (CAIU), said: “We are pleased Hudson has now been found guilty of the offences. “This was in no way easy for the victims and has been a deeply traumatic time for them. I applaud their courage in coming forward. I hope this outcome will now help them move on with their lives and reassure them that their concerns were taken seriously, no matter how long ago the offences occurred. “Hudson was an instructor at various canoe clubs in North West Leicestershire between the 1970s and 2010s. We strongly believe there may be other victims of Hudson out there who for whatever reason haven’t come forward and reported the offences. “If this is you then we encourage you to come forward. Please be assured your report will be dealt with by specialist officers who will support and guide you throughout the process.” The Child Abuse Investigation Unit historic crimes team deal with all non-recent reports where the offences have occurred against children. A dedicated team of officers help and support victims, and also liaise with partner agencies to ensure that support continues even after the case has been dealt with.

Hundreds of Leicester homes are benefitting from a range of cost-cutting energy efficiency improvements, as part of a multi-million scheme delivered by the city council. So far, over 350 low-income households have already benefitted from upgrades as part of a major scheme delivered by Leicester City Council, following its successful bid for £3.5million of Green Homes Grant funding. A further 200 homes are scheduled to receive upgrades over the coming months. The government cash supports two local schemes – the Green Homes Grant Local Authority Delivery (LAD) programme and the Home Upgrade Grant (HUG) scheme. Both schemes have been running for around two years and help eligible residents to improve the warmth of their homes while helping to cut the cost of energy bills and reduce carbon emissions. They are aimed at properties with low energy performance and cover the costs of a range of energy upgrades including external wall, loft, and under floor insulation; air source heat pumps; solar PV panels; and, modern, energy efficient storage heaters. Measures such as solid wall insultation can help people save hundreds of pounds per year on energy bills and reduce household carbon emissions by around 900kg per annum. Due to high demand, applications for the current Green Homes Grant LAD programme have been paused. It is hoped that applications will reopen in autumn 2022 However, support is still available through the Home Upgrades Grants (HUG) scheme, which is aimed at improving the energy efficiency of electrically heated homes for low income households. There is no cost for eligible owner occupiers, but landlords of private rented properties will need to make a contribution. Deputy city mayor Cllr Adam Clarke, who leads on environment and transportation, said: “Installing energy efficient home improvements – such as solid wall insulation – is a good way to reduce household energy bills and carbon emissions. We know these measures can be expensive and, without support, could be out of reach for many low-income households which already struggling with the rising costs of energy. So, it’s absolutely vital important that people can get help to meet the costs through schemes like the local Green Homes Grants. “Our energy team has done a fantastic job in securing this funding to help hundreds of eligible residents heat their homes more efficiently, cut their energy bills and support the city in doing its bit to tackle the climate emergency. “With spiralling energy costs, it is more important than ever that support is available for people to make their homes more energy efficient and affordable to heat. We will be doing everything we to attract and secure the funding we need to help make that possible.” To find out more about the Home Upgrades Grant scheme for electrically heated homes, contact the Green Homes Grant team at E.ON on 0333 202 4820. Offices are open Monday to Friday between 9am – 5:30pm. EON is delivering the scheme on behalf of Leicester City Council and you don’t have to be an EON customer to apply. Leicester City Council is also delivering an ambitious £8million programme that will see external wall insulation fitted to 400 more homes, including council houses and housing association properties. This is supported by £7million Government’s Social Housing Decarbonisation Fund, following a successful joint bid by the city council and local housing associations. For full details of the range of support available to help make Leicester’s homes more energy efficient visit www.leicester.gov.uk/your-council/policies-plans-and-strategies/energy-efficiency/ Leicester City Council News Published on Wednesday, September 28, 2022

Plans to use almost £5million of Right to Buy cash to help address the need for more affordable homes have been announced by Leicester City Council. The city council intends to provide £4.9million of funding to EMH Group towards the construction of 55 new affordable rent homes in the Waterside area. EMH Group – one of the largest providers of affordable homes in the East Midlands – has confirmed that the council will be able to nominate people from its housing waiting list for the new homes. The new homes – which will be a mix of one and two-bedroom flats – will be part of the council’s response to the need for affordable housing supported living schemes that support adults who are in receipt of social care. The 55 flats would be part of a larger proposed 75-unit supported housing scheme that EMH Group plans to develop. The council’s proposed contribution will be from receipts from the sale of council properties under the Government’s Right to Buy scheme. Cllr Elly Cutkelvin, assistant city mayor four housing said: “By providing Right to Buy funding to emh Group in this way, we can help ensure that dozens of new homes – including much-needed wheelchair accessible properties – are available at affordable rent to some of the most vulnerable people in the city. “There is no doubt that the Right to Buy scheme has hit the supply of council housing hard. We’re losing homes much faster that they are being built and it’s time the Right to Buy scheme was abandoned. In the meantime, it is essential that we invest whatever proceeds back into addressing our local and critical need for more affordable homes.” Whenever a council property is sold under Right to Buy, the proceeds of the sale must be used in line with strict Government guidelines. This means that only some of the proceeds can be used to support the costs of building new affordable homes for rent. It also means that this money can only be used to cover up to 40 per cent of construction costs. Emh Group’s proposed scheme will be part of the delivery of over 360 new homes currently under construction by Keepmoat, the city council’s development partner for the first phase of the Waterside regeneration project. Chris Jones, Executive Director – Development at emh said “We are proud to partner with Leicester City Council and look forward to making a key contribution towards the regeneration of Waterside. “We are committed to building high quality, affordable homes that meet the needs of local people as well as provide a boost to local the area.” A formal decision on the proposed use of £4.9million of Right to Buy receipts to help address the need for more affordable housing is due to be taken on Thursday 6 October 2022.

Meet Leicestershire Police’s youngest recruits, who reveal the highs and lows of being on the frontline - as they navigate the early stages of their careers in a behind-the-scenes look at the force like never before. Fresh Cops is a new four-part series following the young officers on shift as they tackle whatever comes their way, while looking out for each other when things get tough. Leicestershire Police has 2,242 officers, with a diverse range of personnel dedicated to serving a population of 451,240 people - often in remote, highly dangerous and life-threatening situations. Police officers of all backgrounds feature in the series - including the first copper of Somalian heritage to join Leicestershire Police, and a local lad who has a different take on dealing with would-be criminals. There’s also the first frontline police officer in Leicestershire to wear the hijab as part of her uniform. Khadeejah is slight in stature but takes no nonsense, and is a black belt in karate. The young officers open up about their hopes, fears and the camaraderie that gets them through the most difficult shifts. From sudden deaths and stop and searches to modern-slavery cases and rural crimes, expect drama, hair-raising moments and young officers working day and night to be the best at what they do. Fresh Cops has been produced for BBC Three and BBC England by Full Fat TV. The entire series drops on BBC iPlayer on 25 September at 6am. The series was commissioned by Aisling O’Connor for BBC England and Fiona Campbell for BBC Three. The commissioning editors for the BBC are Nasfim Haque and Diana Hare. Episode one Three young officers from Leicestershire Police welcome us to their beats. They reveal the challenges of the job while also sharing their hopes, fears and the camaraderie that gets them through the toughest shifts. While on a night shift, PC Khadeejah Mansur is asked to check the welfare of a woman who hasn’t been seen for several weeks, and she and her colleague have no choice but to break down the door. Khadeejah is first to enter the property and discovers the woman has been deceased for some time. It’s her first 'sudden death' and she admits to needing time to process the experience. Later in the episode she meets up with a friend and fellow copper PC Aarifah Lala and they talk about the first weeks and months on the job - their experiences, and how sharing with each other helps them cope with the tougher jobs. Self-proclaimed 'glory boy' PC Jake Bull loves the thrill of response, driving on blue lights and catching the bad guys. After assisting in a stop and search he is then called to help with a search for a missing vulnerable woman, and witnesses her nearly being hit by a train. Adam Ahmed qualified as a Police Sergeant five months ago but his first posting has taken him out of inner-city Leicester, where he feels at home, and into the countryside. Used to a busier caseload and more drama, he’s struggling with the sedate pace of life in his new rural patch - along with its unique crimes. Starts Sunday, 25 September, 2022 Time 9:00 pm

A Leicestershire Police dog who was injured while protecting his handler has been honoured with a national bravery award. Police Dog (PD) Astro received the Outstanding Bravery Award in this year’s Thin Blue Paw Awards – organised by the Thin Blue Paw Foundation to celebrate the work and achievements of serving and retired police dogs. It was while Astro was on shift with his handler PC Grace Feavyour in November 2021 that the four-year-old German Shepherd, who is trained as a general purpose and firearms support dog, leapt to defend PC Feavyour when a man resisted arrest. She said: “I am so proud of him for winning this award. He is an extremely loyal dog and we have a very special bond. “While on shift one night last year we were called to respond to an incident in which the man believed to be the suspect was still at the scene. As he attempted to resist arrest Astro jumped to defend me and was then assaulted as a result. “It was horrible to watch and I was so worried about him being seriously injured but thankfully he was okay.” PC Feavyour followed in both her parents’ footsteps when she joined the force in 2015. Four years later, in 2019, she fulfilled her dream to become a dog handler and the pair started their ‘pawfect’ partnership in July of that year. By this point their bond had already started to develop having known each other since Astro was just eight weeks old. “My partner also worked as a dog handler until recently and he’d taken Astro as a puppy and been part of his initial training period so it made it extra special to have him as my first police dog. When not on shift he lives at home with me, my partner and our pet German Shepherd Riggs,” said PC Feavyour. Fast forward three years and the duo have been responsible for tracking down a number of outstanding suspects, locating missing people, uncovering stolen property, weapons and important evidence as part of a murder investigation. Their continued success has also led to Astro being named as the force’s best Operational Police Dog in 2021. PC Feavyour added: “He is such a fantastic police dog and is a fast learner too. During our time together so far, he has had some fantastic results for the force and I feel very lucky to have him by my side.” Inspector Cara Guest-Moore from the force’s Tactical Dogs and Firearms Unit said: “Grace and Astro are a formidable duo and become quite a crime fighting team. The loyalty Astro has for Grace has no bounds putting himself at risk to protect his handler. “To also be recognised nationally through the Thin Blue Paw Foundation for their team work and Astro’s bravery is a true honour and one I know Grace is very modest about.” Thin Blue Paw Foundation trustee Kieran Stanbridge said: “When confronted with a difficult and volatile situation, PD Astro showed how important his training is but also showed his bravery and loyalty to Grace. “Dog handlers and their dogs have very special bonds and that is illustrated perfectly here; Astro jumped to Grace’s defence without a second thought and, despite being subjected to a violent attack, saw his job through to the end. He’s a very worthy winner of the Outstanding Bravery Award!” Find out more about the Thin Blue Paw Foundation and the awards at www.thinbluepaw.org.uk/awards.

A total of 27 arrests have now been made as part of our policing operation in the East Leicester area. High visibility policing patrols have continued in the area while detectives continue to carry out full investigations following arrests made. On Monday Temporary Chief Constable Rob Nixon issued a message of thanks to the community for continuing to work together to call for calm in the area. Today, T/CC Nixon said: “I am pleased to see this working together continuing and again I thank all those that have supported us during challenging times. East Leicester update from T/CC Rob Nixon “Our officers have worked extremely hard with 27 arrests being made as part of the operation and investigative work continuing. This includes speaking with witnesses, checking CCTV and carrying out house-to-house enquiries. “This intensive work is of course in addition to all the other excellent policing work being carried out across the whole force area and I once again thank our officers and staff for their tremendous efforts and dedication during this period of significantly high demand on the force. “I continue to ask you, our communities, to work with us and each other as we move into the weekend to help us with reducing concerns and tensions and with keeping our community safe. The incidents we have seen could have had far more serious consequences and we need to continue working together to ensure we bring this to an end. “This includes not circulating speculation on social media but instead working with us to ensure incidents are reported and proper checks and enquiries are carried out. We saw this week in relation to an alleged incident in Richmond Way, Leicester, which was later confirmed not to have happened, the significant distress and implications which posting or sharing misinformation can cause. “Thank you for your continued support as we move forward. We have had some really positive meetings with members of the community who have reached out to us and I look forward to more of these in the future. As I have said previously, working together we have made a difference and I know that together we can ensure this continues.” The 27 arrests made as part of the policing operation are: In relation to an incident on 28 August in the Belgrave area, eight people have been arrested. These are: A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and assault on an emergency worker. He has since been released under investigation. Six men, aged 21, 24, 25, 29, 30 and 44, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They have since been released on police bail. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. He has since been released under investigation. In relation to an incident on 5 September, in the area of Cottesmore Road, seven arrests have been made. The arrests made in connection with the incident are: Seven men, aged 21, 24, 25, 27, 27, 29 and 31, have all been arrested on suspicion of public order offences. All men have been released on bail while enquiries continue. As part of our proactive patrols across the past couple of weeks in the area, 12 further arrests have been made. These are: On 6 September: A 24-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He has since been released on bail. A 19-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm. He has since been released on bail. A 17-year-old youth was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He has since been released on bail. A 25-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while above the legal limit of alcohol. He has since been charged with the offence and released on bail to appear at court at a later date. On 7 September: A 27-year-old man arrested was later charged with a public order offence. He has been released on bail to appear at court at a later date. A 28-year-old man arrested was later charged with a public order offence. He has since been released on bail to appear at court at a later date. On 9 September: Three men, aged 36, 42 and 44 were arrested on suspicion of affray. They have since been released on police bail. A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill. He has since been released on police bail. On 10 September: A 21-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of driving while over the prescribed limit of alcohol. He has been charged with the offence, released on bail, and is due to appear at court at a later date. On 11 September: A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a bladed article, driving without a licence and driving without insurance. He has been released on bail and is due to appear at court at a later date. Leicestershire Police News 16 September 2022