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Two further arrests have been made following a shooting in Evington Road, Leicester, in November last year.
A 23-year-old man was arrested yesterday (Thursday) on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder and a 26-year-old man was arrested today (Friday), also on suspicion of
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BREAKING NEWS. Police officers are currently in attendance and dealing with protesters and disorder in parts of East Leicester tonight.
Uppingham Road is currently closed.
More to follow
#LeicsPolice
#EastLeicester
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Temporary Chief Constable Rob Nixon is asking the communities to stay calm.
Rob Nixon is calling for calm and encouraging people to go home.
The incident is still ongoing tonight into the early hours of Sunday, police are now dispersing the groups.
#BelgraveRoad
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Forest Road is currently closed due to the ongoing unrest in Leicester tonight.
#LeicesterEast
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Belgrave LE4 flooding
Wesley Street and Thurmaston Road Leicester this morning after the river burst its banks.
#FloodingLeicester
@ATCLeicester
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Day 3 protest. Protesters had to sleep in sleeping bags on the road last night after the police removed tents and personal belongings including prescribed medication yesterday afternoon.
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#MeridianBusinessPark
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FLOODING after the river burst its banks in Belgrave LE4 area this morning.
Redhill Circle, Abbey Lane, ane Leicester Outdoor Pursuit Centre.
Credit Aerial footage by Visiosac - Aerial Drone Services.
#floodingleicester
#leicester
#leicesterfloods
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The River Soar burst its banks this morning, pictures show high water levels on Beaumanor Road Leicester.
Residents are calling for help. Staff from the City council are only supplying 2 sand bags for each property said one resident, it’s not enough we have back doors too, and
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Two protesters have now been arrested after driving a van into the gates of a Drone factory in Leicester this morning.
More to follow.
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On a smoke filled street the Crows Nest supplied free hot drinks to emergency services and tenants that could not return to there homes after the explosion last night on Hinckley Road In Leicester. What a great community we have. Thank you Crows Nest.
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Major Fire breaks out in the early hours of this morning.
Leicestershire Fire and rescue service are currently dealing with a large industrial fire in the area of All Saints Road and Great Central Street in the City Centre.
Please ensure you keep your doors and windows closed
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Fire crews from Eastern and Central station came together to join the Police at Leicester Royal Infirmary to support the NHS for their excellent work during these difficult times.
@LFRSEastern
@LfrsCentral
@leicspolice
#NHSHeroes
#LFRS
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Leicestershire Fire and rescue service today at the King Power Stadium, with white roses in hand to pay their respects to the former Leicester Chairman and the 4 others who died in a helicoper crash on Saturday. Pictures By Andy Morton
@LFRS_Central
@LFRSFireControl
#lcfc
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Emergency services rush to incident involving an overturned tanker tonight here in the city. A tanker had overturned on the roundabout on London Road junctions of Victoria Park Road. The tanker was only carrying flour.
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Foxes flying high. Amazing support from
@Highcross
who sent up a giant fox balloon ahead of tomorrow’s game.
#FACupFinal
@LCFC
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Breaking News. Shocking behaviour.
A 27-year-old man has been charged with six counts of attempted murder following an incident in Oxford Street, Leicester.
Ako Faraji, of Oxford Street, Leicester, has also been charged with arson with intent to endanger life, one count of an
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Updated News on unrest in Leicester. The protesters returned from the bottom end of Belgrave Road. After dispersing a hour earlier. Police rush to head of the protesters.
#BelgraveRoad
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Three men have been sentenced to a total of 60 years’ imprisonment in connection with the death of a Leicester man.
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Traffic Alert
Flooding on Fosse Road North junction of A50 Groby Road and Woodgate.
Motorist are advised to take care when approaching this junction.
@ATCLeicester
@Leicester_News
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Lord Mayor of Leicester and local dignitaries laid the official wreaths this morning in Green Dragon Square.
@Leicester_News
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Four charged with the murder of Junior Osborne.
Junior Osborne, aged 50, died on Wednesday 27 September, after he was stabbed on the Narborough Road.
Four people have today (1 October) been charged with his murder.
They are:
16-year-old male from Leicester, 16-year-old male
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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service was called by distress members of staff at Tesco Narborough Road superstore after a cat had got trapped in a car engine compartment this evening. More FB
@LFRSWestern
#NotJustFires
#LRFS
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Following today's verdicts, the family of Mohammed Hashim Ijazuddin have paid the following tribute:
"The day we found out Hashim had died, our world came crashing down. His death has changed everything.
"Everyone who knew Hashim, loved him. His death is not just a massive loss
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A fire on Charles street has closed the Haymarket Bus Station this evening. More to follow.
#fire
@ATCLeicester
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A man who died following a stabbing in South Leicester has been named. Kieron Moore, 20, was found seriously injured in Marriott Road shortly before midnight on Friday (12 November) but died a short time later.
His family have asked that their privacy is respected at this time.
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The Palestine Solidarity Campaign organised a peaceful rally in Leicester today.
Hundreds gathered in support of the Palestinians at Leicester’s Town hall this afternoon.
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What the City mayor said about the Alice Hawkins 3D projection show tonight. We interviewed him just after the first performance
#AliceHawkins
@CityMayorLeic
@Bigdiffco
@leicesterfest
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Leicester stood proud to give thanks to our Armed forces.
The Pipes and Drums of the Seaforth Highlanders feature in the Armed Forces Day parade in Leicester this morning. (Saturday 29th June 2024)
The parade set off from Belgrave Gate at 11am, and moved onto High Street, and
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BREAKING NEWS 🔥
A major fire has broken out at a factory in south Wigston. Fire crews from across the county are attending this large scale incident.
Saffron Road is currently closed. Please avoid the area.
The fire is at the Paragon factory on Saffron Road.
We have no
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A mum-of-three is seeing her business dreams turn to reality after an appearance on BBC One programme Dragons’ Den tonight. Jo Proud who owns Mood Bears - became the first contestant to accept the backing of 5 dragons
#DragonsDen
#JoProud
#MoodBears
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Leicester City Football club bus parade 2024.
Here’s our video of today’s Party in Leicester city centre.
Great turnout along with the sunshine made this event a day to remember.
Please follow us, we will be posting Hundreds of pictures which you can download and share for
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Breaking News. Confirmed reports of a dragon in the City centre.
We have our News teams at the scene.
More to follow.
#StGeorgesDay
@visit_leicester
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Christmas lights switch on in Leicester. It’s estimated that 20,000 + people attended the switch on in the city centre tonight.
#ChristmasinLeicester
@leicesterfest
@visit_leicester
@BBfunfair
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Belgrave Road is currently closed in both directions due to a police incident. Please avoid the area. More to follow.
@ATCLeicester
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A bronze statue of historical figure and suffragette, Alice Hawkins will be unveiled this Sunday 4 February at the New Market Square at 2pm. come and be a part of this moment.
#alicehawkins
@LE1Market
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Protesters have rammed a van through the gates of a factory in Braunstone. Leicestershire Police was called to the scene this morning where two people scaled the van after it was driven into the site entrance.
Police are currently on the scene we are awaiting a statement from
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Breaking News
Fire crews from across the county are tackling a large industrial blaze in the Braunstone Frith area tonight.
The fire is on Sunningdale Road at CasePak.
Leicestershire fire and rescue service posted on Social media the following advice.
“Due to a large fire in
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Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service, Long service and good conduct awards. Full video FB
@LFRS_Learning
@LFRSFireControl
@LfrsCentral
#lfrs
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BREAKING NEWS
A Serious police incident closes a city road tonight.
A large police presence is in place along with a cordon on Narborough Road.
Narborough Road is closed in both directions from Harrow Road to Cambridge Street.
EMAS. East Midlands ambulance service are also
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The police dog who died following an incident at Watermead Park yesterday (Wednesday) has been named as Police
Tributes have been paid to PD Zyla by the force with Chief Constable Rob Nixon today describing how Zyla “will always be remembered for her bravery and service.”
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Sir Peter Soulsby has been photographed climbing ladders and doing DIY at his girlfriends house during lockdown. In the Sun Newspaper today they have reported him breaking the lockdown rules calling him “Romeo” after staying overnight up-to 4 times a week.
#CityMayor
#Leicester
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Light Up Leicester 2020 Saturday nights video
#lightupleicester
@_ArtReach
@BIDLeicester
@leicesterfest
to watch the full 6 minute video
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BREAKING NEWS
A murder investigation has been launched after an 18-year-old was stabbed in the New Parks area of Leicester.
Police were called to Glazebrook Road just before 1.15pm today (Wednesday 22 May). Emergency services attended and the man was treated for injuries but
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Let’s Ride Leicester. PCSO’s get on your bike. Policing at the heart of the community.
@CCLeicsPolice
@CityCentreNPA
#LetsRideLeicester
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Belgrave Road has now been closed due to a protest this afternoon. Please avoid the area.
@ATCLeicester
#BelgraveRoad
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Remembrance Day 2019 at Victoria Park Leicester. Pictures by Andy Morton
#RemembranceDay
@iamandymorton
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Updated News. 20:00 Unrest in Leicester. Police have now closed of Forest Road at the junction of Humberstone Road. More to follow
#leicestereast
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East Leicester Disorder Police Update 19 September, 6pm
So far there have been a total of 47 arrests. (This video has audio turn on your speakers)
#EastLeicester
#LeicsPolice
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The Arch of Remembrance in Victoria Park is illuminated in red.
#RemembranceSunday
#RemembranceDay
#postapoppy
#LestWeForget
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The Protest on Meridian business Park continues into day 24.
This morning the police had to deal with a car which had parked directly in front of the main gates of the facility with a male driver which had barricaded himself inside the vehicle using pipes and chains at around
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100s Of Mods on scooters spotted in Leicester today. All attending a Free Exhibition about Mods at the New walk Museum “Shaping A Generation” runs until 30th June
@GenerationMods
@leicestermuseum
#ShapingAGeneration
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Breaking News
A Major City Road is closed tonight.
Welford Road is currently closed after a man climbs onto scaffold.
Police and firefighters are at the scene along with special teams which are negotiating with the man.
The road is closed please avoid the area if possible,
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@CanalRiverTrust
Green laser light shines for Diwali celebrations tonight in Leicester. More
#DiwaliLeicester
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Car on its side after a serious crash on Narborough Road.
Police have closed off parts of Narborough Road this morning due to a serious collision.
Narborough Road is closed between the junctions of Fullhurst Avenue near the KFC and Imperial Avenue.
Please avoid the area if
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Diwali Leicester 2019 By Leicester Media. Look out for our video coming soon
@visit_leicester
@leicesterfest
#DiwaliLeicester
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BREAKING NEWS
City streets have be closed off the police tonight.
The army Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) are in attendance.
Saxby Street and the surrounding roads Tichborne Street and Gotham Street are all closed off until further notice.
There is no access to houses
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Fire breaks out in a residential retirement complex on Chesterfield Road Leicester tonight. Residents were safely evacuated, great work from our fire service. More FB
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8 Fire crews tackle braze in Belgrave tonight.Neighbouring Houses evacuated. Belgrave Avenue. more FB
@LFRSBirstall
@LFRSWigston
@LFRSWestern
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TONIGHTS POLICE UPDATE
Assistant Chief Constable Michaela Kerr and Sergeant Chris Haines have provided a further update as the police search continues for the missing two-year-old boy this evening.
#LeicsPolice
#RiverSoar
#Aylestone
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Breaking News
A man has been stabbed in the City centre tonight.
Officers are investigating a report of a stabbing in Leicester city centre.
Police received a call at 6.19pm this evening (19 January) following a report of two men fighting in Granby Street during which one of
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Diwali day here in Leicester.
Celebrating 40 year’s of Diwali in Leicester.
@leicesterfest
@uniofleicester
#Diwali
#Diwali2023
#DiwaliInLeicester
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The fans are on the way to Wembley Chelsea vs Leicester, FA Cup final 2021. Down at the King power stadium over 4000 fans have just started their journey down to Wembley to watch the FA Cup final.
@BBCLeicester
#Leicester
#LCFC
#Wembley
#FACupFinal
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@LOROSHospice
Loros Twilight walk
Over 2,000 women of all ages and fitness levels from across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland in a 10k sponsored walk around Leicester
More pictures FB link
#loroshospice
#Twilightwalk
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Police pursuit after stolen VW Sharan was spotted by police in the West End of Leicester, ending in TPAC stop on Aylestone Road this afternoon. More
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Major water main burst have closed off roads in South Wigston.
Police have closed off Blaby Road at the junction of Countesthorpe Road in South Wigston tonight opposite the St Thomas Church.
The road as uplifted on the junction after a Major water burst.
Traffic management
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Harry Leigh Double 8 racing is looking for sponsorship. Can you help.
@HarryLeigh88
@lovelboro
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Diwali lights switch on and fireworks 2023 here in Leicester tonight.
Celebrating 40 years of Diwali event in our great city.
Look out for our full video coming soon.
#Diwali2023
#Diwali
@visit_leicester
@leicesterfest
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Chinese New Year celebrations in Leicester.
@visit_leicester
@dmuleicester
@ArtCosmopolitan
#ChineseNewYear
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At 5.16pm today (Monday), police were informed of a report of a male aboard an aircraft at East Midlands Airport who stated he was in possession of an explosive device.
The aircraft was on the ground at the time of the incident.
Officers worked with airport staff and with the
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Clap for ours carers tonight at the Leicester Royal infirmary. Watch the full video on YouTube
#ClapForCarers
#NHSheroes
@MattHancock
@LfrsCentral
@LfrsCentral
@leicspolice
@EMASNHSTrust
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A large police presence is currently attending an incident outside of the Haymarket Bus Station tonight here in the city.
Police rush to the incident around 7.15pm. A large group of youths have been disbursed by the police. It’s believed that one boy has been arrested.
We have
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6 Fire crews tackle house fire on Saffron Lane this afternoon. Part of Saffron Lane remains closed opposite the Aylestone Park. Fire crews were called at 4.50pm today to reports of a house involved in fire.
#LFRS
#SaffronLane
#HouseFire
#LMNews
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The story of Alice Hawkins The 3D projection show full video on our Facebook
@leicesterfest
@CityMayorLeic
@Bigdiffco
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TRAFFIC ALERT BRAUNSTONE LANE EAST / MIDDLETON STREET is currently closed this evening due to a police incident. Please avoid the area.
@ATCLeicester
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Local businessman praises the work of the fire service.
Fire crews from across the county attended, and have been tackling the blaze all day.
The fire is now under control and the crews will remain damping down overnight.
@LFRSFireControl
#WenlockWayFire
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@ady_dayman
ady got his running socks on for the Rainbow Bubble Rush run
@RainbowsHospice
@bubblerush5k
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Updated News
Fire in City Centre.
The fire is now under control. Six fire crews and aerial platform ladder is use at the scene.
No reports of any injuries at this time.
Major Fire breaks out in the early hours of this morning.
Leicestershire Fire and rescue service are
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A large fire on Church Gate this morning at the old Night club. Also St Margaret’s Bus station is closed for safety reasons please avoid the area.
@ATCLeicester
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Two PCSOs have been presented with a bravery award at the BBC Make a Difference Awards in Leicester yesterday (Sunday 3 September).
PCSOs Philip Grimwood and Matt Jones (who is now a PC at Derbyshire Constabulary) received a bravery award for their courageous actions in saving a
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Sam bailey at Leicesters Cathedral. Singing silent night for the Air Ambulance Christmas party
#realsambailey
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BREAKING NEWS Belgrave Road is currently closed by the police after Protesters have gathered after the incident early on tonight in Leicester. Police have the groups separated.
More to follow.FB
Please avoid the area.
#LeicsPolice
#BelgraveRoad
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Black Lives Matter protest here today in Leicester. Watch the video in full on YouTube
#BlackLivesMattters
#BlackLivesMatterUK
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BREAKING NEWS
Woman dies of gunshot wound in Long Clawson.
A 44-year-old has been charged with the murder of a woman who was found seriously injured in Long Clawson.
Carrie Slater, 37, was taken to hospital on Thursday (21 September) but died yesterday evening (Saturday).
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Children in Leicester who normally have a free school meal won’t miss out over the half-term break, thanks to a holiday food programme that’s supported by Company Shop and Leicester-based Samworth Brothers.
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It’s the Caribbean Carnival today. Eat, drink and party. Our media teams will be capturing the days events. Look out for our pictures and videos posted throughout the day
@leicesterfest
#CaribbeanCarnival
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A body has been found in the search for two-year-old Xielo Maruziva, who fell into the River Soar on Sunday 18 February.
The body was found earlier this morning (Thursday) following workers carrying out work in the area of Aylestone Meadows near the River Soar.
The body has
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Man charged and appeared in court today. He’s been remanded in custody. Carlos Vinodchandra Racitalal 32 of Finsbury Road, Leicester has been charged with four counts of attempt murder. more
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