Summary

  • Car 'deliberately driven at police officer' in Leicester

  • 'Body parts crisis' waste site at double capacity

  • 'Emaciated' dumped dog put down

  • Man dies after being hit by car in Ockbrook

  • Cannabis found growing near graveyard

  • Live updates on Friday 5 October

Live Reporting

Gavin Bevis, Nick Smith and Amy Woodfield

  1. Police officer's injuries not life-threatening

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    The injuries suffered by an armed officer who was apparently hit by a car in Leicester are not believed to be life-threatening.

    The officer was hit this morning in Bradbourne Road at around 04:30, while investigating an earlier assault in Belvoir Street.

    East Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed that the officer was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary.

    Four men have been taken into custody.

    Bradbourne Road@JMT896

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  3. Council spells out Buxton Crescent refurbishment problems

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Derbyshire County Council has given us this statement after it emerged the cost of redeveloping Buxton Crescent had more than doubled to £68.4m.

    It said: “Construction work began in May 2016 and revealed that the fabric of the building was in a significantly worse state than any of the professionals involved in the development had any reason to expect.

    Buxton Crescent building workGoogle

    “Issues revealed included significant rot and decay in structural timbers throughout the building, poor construction of the original building and alterations carried out in previous centuries, the structural failure of a barrel vault and arch that are supporting the whole cruciform chimney stack in the West Pavilion, more collapsed and damaged ceilings than expected and the need to replace lath and plaster walls due to the ingress of water and the effect of rot.

    “The discovery of these problems meant large parts of the project had to be redesigned and resulted in a significant delay to the original construction contract programme and a consequent significant increase in costs."

    Next week the council's cabinet is due to discuss a report that recommends a further grant of £5.7m to help meet the additional costs.

  4. Police chief appeal over officer hit by car

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    The Chief Constable of Leicestershire Police has appealed to the public for help after an armed officer was apparently hit by a car.

    The officer was seriously injured in Bradbourne Road this morning while investigating an earlier assault in Belvoir Street, which took place at 03:30 and saw four men arrested.

    Police have said "it appears the officer was deliberately driven at by a car".

    CC Simon Cole tweeted: "One of my colleagues is seriously hurt... that cannot be acceptable."

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  5. Man's jaw broken in Mansfield street brawl

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Three men have been arrested following a brawl in Mansfield last night.

    Police said a man was taken to hospital with a suspected broken jaw after trouble erupted in Leeming Street at about 22:15.

    The trio, aged 18, 31 and 48, were detained at the scene and remain in police custody.

    Leeming StreetGoogle

  6. Changes afoot at shopping centre owner Intu

    BBC Business Live

    Just months after its £3.4bn merger bid for Hammerson failed, shopping centre owner Intu Properties is facing its own takeover.

    Peel Group, the largest shareholder in Intu with a 26% stake, is part of a consortium that wants to take the company private.

    Intu Derby

    Peel has formed a consortium with Saudi Arabia's Olayan Group - which owns a 3.5% stake in Intu - and Canadian private equity firm Brookfield to explore a multi-billion pound deal.

    Intu Properties owns shopping centres all over the UK, including in Derby and Nottingham.

  7. Forces send well wishes to 'driven at' police officer

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Police forces from across the region have sent their support to a police officer who was "deliberately driven at" in Leicester this morning.

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    Deputy Chief Constable Rob Nixon tweeted that the officer is in hospital with head injuries.

    He said there's a "full scale operation now running to locate those responsible".

  8. Buxton Crescent redevelopment costs soar

    BBC Radio Derby

    The cost of redeveloping Buxton Crescent has more than doubled, according to Derbyshire County Council.

    Buxton Crescent building workGoogle

    The hotel and spa's expected to cost £68m, compared to the original estimate of £32m, with unforeseen building issues being blamed for the rising costs.

    Much of the project has been funded by public bodies and the Heritage Lottery Fund but it's not clear who will have to meet the increased costs.

    The developers have declined to comment on the project, which is due to be completed next year.

  9. England call-up for young Rams defender

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Derby County defender Fikayo Tomori has been called up to England's U21 squad for their forthcoming European Championships qualifying matches against Andorra and Scotland.

    The 20-year-old, on loan from Chelsea, has already played eight times for the Young Lions.

    Fikayo Tomori in action against Bolton WanderersPA

  10. Fourth arrest after 'gunshot' in Worksop

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A 30-year-old man was arrested in the early hours of this morning after reports of a shot being fired in Nottinghamshire.

    Pelham StreetGoogle

    The man, who remains in custody, is the fourth to be arrested over the incident which happened at 11:35 on Wednesday in Pelham Street, Worksop.

    Three men, aged 38, 35 and 30, who were arrested at the scene, have been released from custody, under investigation.

  11. Cannabis plants found growing next to graveyard

    Gavin Bevis
    BBC News

    Several cannabis plants have been found growing near a cemetery in Alfreton, police have said.

    Cannabis plants in Leabrooks CemeteryDerbyshire Police

    The 5ft plants were discovered by police officers on wasteland next to Leabrooks Cemetery following reports of "suspicious behaviour" there.

    The plants - weighing in at around 3kg - have been removed and bagged up.

    Derbyshire Police said no-one has been arrested but investigations were continuing.

    Cannabis plants at Leabrooks CemeteryDerbyshire Police
    Cannabis found at Leabrooks CemeteryDerbyshire Police

  12. Police officer injured after being 'deliberately driven at'

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A police officer is in hospital after he was "deliberately driven at" this morning in Leicester.

    Deputy Chief Constable Rob Nixon tweeted that the armed police officer is now in hospital with head injuries.

    Belvoir Street

    DCC Nixon added there is a "full scale operation now running to locate those responsible."

    Leicestershire Police confirmed a cordon has been set up in Belvoir Street and said they will be releasing more details later today.

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  13. 'Emaciated' dumped bulldog put down

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    An investigation has been launched after a dying dog was found dumped in a bush in Nottinghamshire.

    BulldogRSPCA

    The bulldog-type was found shivering and emaciated by a member of the public in Blidworth on Sunday.

    He was rushed to an emergency vets but due to his condition he had to be put to sleep.

    He had a severe case of mange, a skin disease, and an eye infection among other injuries.

    RSPCA Inspector David McAdam said: "His condition was nothing short of appalling and the vet said he had been in a suffering state for at least two months.

    "There is never an excuse to dump an animal."

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  15. Family-run business turns 90

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC News

    Happy birthday Hunters - the shop on Babington Lane in Derby is 90 years old.

    It's thought to be the city's oldest furniture store.

    Hunters

    It was opened by two brothers in 1928. In the 80s the business was bought by the Sheards and it remains an independent family-run company.

    Matthew Sheard said they have benefitted from very loyal custom for several generations.

  16. Man dies after being hit by a car

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A man died after being hit by a car in Ockbrook last night.

    The 22-year-old was hit by a black Jaguar in Dale Road at 22:05, and was pronounced dead at the scene.

    Road closures were in place but have now been lifted.

    Derbyshire Police have issued an appeal for dash cam footage.

    Dale RoadGoogle

  17. City centre street closed by police

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    A cordon is in place on Belvoir Street due to a "police incident".

    More information on this as we get it.

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    Belvoir Street

  18. Weather: Warm with possible showers in the afternoon

    Rich Davis
    BBC Weather presenter

    We can expect a cloudy but warm day across the region today, with the possibility of drizzle in the afternoon.

    Here's Rich Davis with the full forecast.

  19. Join us for today's updates

    Nick Smith
    BBC News Online

    Good morning. It's going to be me, Gavin Bevis and Amy Woodfield bringing you the latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands today.