Arrests after reports of gunshots in street

Police said there were reports of a handgun being seen and heard being fired in Ingle Street

Five men have been arrested after reports of a gun being fired in a street in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police received reports of damage to an Audi parked in Ingle Street, close to Inglehurst Junior and Infant schools, at about 22:15 BST on 13 May.

The vehicle had its windows smashed, tyres slashed and damage caused to the bodywork.

The force added it was reported a handgun had been seen and heard being fired.

No injuries were reported.

In an update into the investigation on Tuesday, the force said a 20-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray, possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, possession of an offensive weapon in a private place and causing criminal damage.

Three men aged 30, 20 and 19 were detained on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, affray and causing criminal damage.

Another man, 28, was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence and causing criminal damage.

The five men have been released on bail while investigations continue.