
Welcome to the South BCU
The South Basic Command Unit (BCU) covers a large area from Market Bosworth and the town of Hinckley in the west, Blaby, Oadby and Wigston in the centre and Market Harborough Lutterworth in the east.
The BCU borders both Northamptonshire and Warwickshire Police's force areas. Several major roads run through the South BCU including the M1 and M69 motorways, the A47, A444, A426, A6 and A447.
Leicestershire Constabulary's headquarters is also situated within the South BCU, close to junction 21 of the M1 in Enderby.
South BCU news
- Third man charged with Hinckley lead theft
A third man has been charged with the theft of lead from a building at The Borough, in Hinckley town centre. The 18-year-old is due to appear at Hinc...
Issued 31/08/10 - Wigston burglary charge
An 18-year-old has been charged with burglary, following a break-in at a house in Gloucester Crescent, South Wigston, early yesterday (Monday 30 Augus...
Issued 31/08/10 - Online webchat to discuss traffic issues in your area
Following the success of previous webchats Leicestershire Constabulary will be holding another online discussion live on Wednesday 1 September. This t...
Issued 31/08/10
South BCU appeals
- Window pane damaged in Scraptoft, Leicester
Officers from Harborough local policing unit are appealing for witnesses after some damage was caused to a window in Scraptoft, Leicester. The incide...
Issued 01/09/10 - Police appeal following robbery at shop in Market Harborough
Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward following a robbery at a shop in Market Harborough. The incident happened between 4pm and 4.30pm o...
Issued 27/08/10 - Pheasant thefts - Harborough
Police are investigating the theft of 400 young pheasants in two incidents in Harborough. The first occurred at Watborough Farm, Oakham Road, Tilton-...
Issued 20/08/10







