Man charged with dangerous driving and possession of offensive weapon

A man has been charged with dangerous driving and possession of an offensive weapon following an incident in Sparkenhoe Street, Leicester.

Sabyan Baptiste, 23, of no fixed address, has also been charged with failing to stop and driving without a licence or insurance.

The charges relate to an incident in the area on Monday.

Baptiste has been remanded into custody and is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates Court today (Wednesday).

A 25-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm has been released on conditional bail.