Summary

  • Updates for Monday 27 March 2017

  • Two arrested for fatal Beaumont Leys stabbing

  • Sex offender fails to reverse guilty plea

  • Scheme launched to protect cyclists

  • Barrow upon Soar bridge reopens after collapse

  • Selby beats Stefanov in China Open

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

Live Reporting

Amy Woodfield

  1. Man murdered in Beaumont Leys

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with fatal injuries in a residential parking area in Leicester.

    The 22-year-old was found on Canonsleigh Road in the Beaumont Leys area yesterday morning - he died later in hospital. He's thought to have been assaulted in the car park. 

    Police cordon in car park

    Officers are working to establish the exact circumstances surrounding the man’s death. I am keen to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who has information about how the man sustained his injuries.”

    Det Ch Insp Martin Smalley , Leicestershire Police

  2. Foxes' Vardy gets England goal

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    Leicester City's Jamie Vardy helped England to  victory against Lithuania yesterday with a goal in the 66th minute...

    Jamie Vardy goalGetty Images

    The win means England are a step closer in their qualifying campaign for next year's World Cup.

  3. Join us for today's live news coverage

    Amy Woodfield
    BBC Local Live

    Good morning Leicestershire - I hope you're well this Monday morning.

    I'll be writing your Local Live page today with all with all the latest news, sport, weather and travel.

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