Summary

  • Updates for Friday 10 March 2017

  • Armed police stand-off ends after 10 hours

  • Man who died near railway station named

  • Ashby man died from stabbing

  • Teacher took drugs with teen student

  • Tigers name side for Anglo-Welsh semi-final

  • News, sport, travel and weather updates resume at 08:00 Monday

Live Reporting

Amy Woodfield

  1. Police release statement about Keightley Road incident

    Calum McKenzie
    BBC Local Live

    I have just got off the phone to Leicestershire Police who gave me this statement regarding the cordon on Keightley Road:

    Police are currently at an address on Keightley Road, in New Parks, where trained negotiators are in discussion with the occupant of a flat. In the interests of officer and public safety, nearby residents are being asked to stay indoors."

    Leicestershire Police, Spokesperson

  2. Police cordon at stand-off scene attracts crowd

    Helen McCarthy
    BBC Radio Leicester Reporter

    A crowd of people have gathered at the cordon in New Parks.

    People have been told to stay indoors, while others are not being let back into their homes. 

    Police

  3. Strict cordon in place in police stand-off

    Helen McCarthy
    BBC Radio Leicester Reporter

    I'm on the corner of Keightley Road in New Parks where in front of me is the flat in question surrounded by armed police officers looking heavily protected.

    There's also police tape blocking off half the road.

    Armed police in Leicester streetPaul Norman

    People inside their houses have been told they cannot leave and must keep their doors shut. Those on the other side of the cordon are not being allowed in.

    I spoke to Samuel who was trying to get to a friend's house within the cordon but had been waiting for two hours.

    It looks like police could be here for several hours yet.

  4. People told to 'stay indoors'

    Helen McCarthy
    BBC Radio Leicester Reporter

    People in Keightley Road, New Parks, have been told to stay indoors as police trained negotiators are in discussion with the occupant of a flat...

    Keightley Road

  5. Armed police in New Parks

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    We've received some photos of armed police on Keightley Road in the New Parks area of Leicester... 

    armed policePaul Norman
    Armed police officerPaul Norman

  6. Specialist police negotiators at address in New Parks

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    We're getting reports of Keightley Road in the New Parks area of Leicester being cordoned off by police.

    One eyewitness said he saw police dogs and armed officers in his garden and that he's been told to "stay inside" his house.

    Keightley Road

    Leicestershire Police confirmed they have trained negotiators at the road having a discussion with a person inside a flat but refused to confirm if armed officers were on the scene. More on this as we get it.

  7. Watch: Today's weather outlook

    Alex Hamilton
    BBC Weather

  8. A look at Wygston’s House restaurant renovation

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    We've been for a sneak peak inside Leicester's oldest standing home which has now been turned into a pub and restaurant...

    Inside Wygston House

    Wygston’s House was built in the 15th Century.

    In the photo above you can see the new bar - it's freestanding, which was one of the conditions imposed by the city council who have leased the building out.

    Wygston House

    It's expected to open to customers within the next month.

  9. Zoo boss wins women's award

    East Midlands Today

    Congratulations to Dr Sharon Redrobe. The chief executive of Twycross Zoo has been named "Inspirational Woman of the Year" at the Enterprising Women Awards.

    She was chosen from dozens of nominations for the accolade.

    Dr Sharon RedrobeOther

    Dr Redrobe is a primate expert and has more than 70 journal and book publications. The awards recognise the achievements of women in business.

  10. Rugby: Tigers to name Anglo-Welsh side

    BBC Leicester Sport

    Leicester Tigers are expected to name several experienced players for tomorrow's Anglo-Welsh Cup semi-final at Saracens. 

    The lineups are announced this lunchtime.

    Leicester TigersGetty Images

    Assistant Coach Geordan Murphy said: "The plan is to have Tait involved and people like Graham Kitchener who've been injured for a few weeks."

  11. Travel: Lane closed on St Margaret's Way

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

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  12. Protesters outside public meeting on Glenfield heart unit closure

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    NHS bosses held a public meeting at Leicester Tigers stadium last night on their plans to stop performing children's heart surgery at Glenfield Hospital.

    There were protesters outside the venue on Welford Road...

    Thousands of people have signed a petition objecting to the plans but only about 100 tickets were made available for the meeting.

    The BBC, and other media outlets, were not welcome inside the public consultation event.

    Glenfield Hospital

    After the meeting we did manage to speak to some people who were inside - one woman said: "They didn't answer all the questions in the meeting. They need to address a lot of it and they need to listen to those that are living it, not just look at figures on a piece of paper."

    Another said: "It was very emotional. These guys were not answering the questions. They skirted around them and really didn't put anyone at ease."

    A 16 week consultation on the proposed closure is now underway and closes in June.

  14. Man's body found inside Ashby house

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    A police investigation is underway in Ashby after a man's body was found inside a house along with a seriously injured woman.

    A young child was also inside the home on Holland Crescent. Officers said she was unharmed and is now with family.

    As you can see from this photo, the house has been cordoned off...

    Police cordon on Holland Crescent

    The woman was taken to hospital in an air ambulance yesterday afternoon and has been described as being "stable".

    Police said it is not yet clear what caused the death of the man but they are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. 

    They also said the public does not need to worry about their own personal safety.

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    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

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