Leicester street closed after two men shot

Police officers carried out searches on Thursday

A road has been closed following a double shooting in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said they were called to reports two men were shot as they walked along Evington Road at about 23:20 GMT on Wednesday.

Both men were taken to hospital and continue to receive treatment, the force said.

The road has been closed between the junctions with Kingston Road/Kedleston Road and Lyme Road/Linton Street while investigation work takes place.

A number of police officers were at the scene on Thursday

Officers were seen searching a stretch of road within a cordon on Thursday and asked the public to avoid the area.

Det Insp Hazel Sandall said: "Our investigation to ascertain the full circumstance surrounding the incident is still in its early stages.

"Gun crime is a very serious offence and we currently have a team of detectives dedicated to the investigation."

Forensic officers were seen at the scene

One man, who did not want to be identified, told BBC Radio Leicester he was in the area between 23:00 and 00:00.

He said he heard gunshots and then saw two men with wounds.

"We heard, a really loud five bangs, really loud, it sounded like more than a firework," he said.

Another person, who has lived in the area for five years, said: "I walk up here sometimes really late at night and I feel safe on this road.

"I eat at all of these restaurants. I never thought anything like this would happen in a million years."

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