Armed police called to street after burglary report

Armed police were deployed "in the interests of public safety", police said

Armed officers were deployed to a residential street in Leicester following reports of a burglary in progress.

Police were called to Egerton Avenue shortly after 11:15 BST on Wednesday.

No suspects were found inside the property, but officers discovered a number of cannabis plants.

Leicestershire Police said armed officers were sent "in the interest of public and police safety".