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Police defend major Leicestershire town centre response after arrest made
Officers said 'public safety' had to be ensured
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Urgent warning issued over Home Bargains Easter toy which poses 'serious risk'
Shoppers have been urged to stop using it 'immediately'
Update issued after arrest made following Leicestershire town centre incident
A number of streets were sealed off by police
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Person suffers burn injuries in Leicestershire takeaway fire
Multiple fire crews were called to the scene
New charity shop set to open in Leicestershire town centre
The store will open next month
Modern Leicestershire student 'pod' exceeds auction expectations
It is 'well placed' according to auctioneers
'Devious' rapist and £2 million drug dealer among those jailed in March
A 'predatory' 14-year-old boy has also been hauled before the courts
100-year-old man among 28 Leicester Mercury death notices this week
A man known to everyone as 'Sherlock' is also featured
Man charged with attempted murder after Leicestershire town centre stabbing
The victim remains in hospital
Great Central Railway to host new dining experience on historic steam train
The experience will be running on selected Saturday evenings
Bungalow in 'favoured' Leicestershire village smashes auction estimates
It had gone under the hammer for a relatively cheap asking price
Man dies after falling ill on busy Leicestershire road
The road was closed in both directions for some time
Investigation launched as boy, 4, injured after being struck by van
The driver reportedly failed to stop at the scene
Man in critical condition after Leicestershire town centre stabbing
A man has been arrested in connection with the incident
Multiple cordons in place after reported Leicestershire stabbing
People are urged to avoid the area
Scientists reveal cause of deadly storms which battered UK in space of a week
Researchers says the finding could help forecasters identify any increased risk of storm clusters up to a month before they happen.
Armed police called after 'axe men' alert in Leicestershire town
Three people have been arrested
Free play and stay sessions on offer for children in Leicestershire
Essential life skills are being taught in the sessions
'Significant concerns' raised over bulldozer plan for town's shopping centre
One objector said the proposal would 'completely destroy the town centre'
Modern Leicestershire student 'pod' set for auction - and it's cheap
It is 'well placed' according to auctioneers