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We are pleased to report a man who admitted touching women inappropriately in public has been jailed.
Read more about the case: leicspolice.link/ltYC5
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A 29-year-old woman who was reported missing on Sunday (25 October) has been found safe and well.
Sophie Ewing was located last night (Monday).
Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal.
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**Traffic Update** | 15:25 | A50 Markfield City Bound is currently closed due to an RTC. Please find alternative routes. Updates will follow, thank you.
**Traffic Update** | 15:40 | A50 Markfield is currently closed in both directions due to an RTC. Please find alternative routes. Updates will follow, thank you.
New Respect Orders are now in place, giving Leicestershire police and partners extra powers to tackle persistent antisocial behaviour and help address the causes behind it.
Read more via our website: leicspolice.link/8Yifh
**Traffic update** | 16:56pm | Stretton Lane, Houghton on the hill is currently blocked due to a fallen tree.
Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Many thanks.
**Traffic Update** | 13:25hrs | Please be advised to avoid the area of Ellistown where possible due to a fire related incident . Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Many Thanks.
HORBNBEAM CLOSE, OADBY
Please note we are aware of a large gathering at this location, police are in attendance
Thankyou
A van driver has today (Monday 19 October) been found guilty of attempting to rape a woman near services on the M1 earlier this year.
Read more about the case: leicspolice.link/4VYqR
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**Traffic update** | 11:48am | Kirby Road is currently closed between the juntions of Kirby Lane and Ratby Lane roundabout due to an overturned lorry.
Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Many thanks.
| Traffic Update at 1550 | Following a road traffic collision at the junction of Welford Road and Knighton Lane East, Leicester there is a lot of congestion, with traffic passing slowly. Please try and avoid the area until further notice.
**Traffic Update** | 19.25 | Warren Hills Road, Coalville is currently closed at the Junction with Leicester Road & Meadow Lane
Due to a road traffic collision.
Please find alternative routes, updates will follow. Many Thanks.
We would like to provide the local community in Thurnby and wider public with an update on the investigation into a serious assault last week.
Read more: leicspolice.link/AtBhc
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** Traffic Update 10:24** The A46 Between J21a and the roundabout of Anstey Lane A5630 is currently closed both ways. Please find alternate routes - Updates to follow
**Traffic Update** | 01.50 | Stephenson Way, Coalville is currently closed between Whitwick Road and Broom Leys Road.
Due to a police incident.
Please find alternative routes and updates will follow. Many Thanks.
Our Economic Crime Unit (ECU) is asking communities across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to remain vigilant and speak to older family members, friends and neighbours following several recent reports of courier fraud.
Read more: leicspolice.link/iS5g3
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