Further arrest in ongoing firearms discharge investigation

A policing operation remains underway following three firearms discharges in Leicester.

Detectives continue to carry out extensive enquiries in relation to the offences which occurred on Tuesday 2 June in Cort Crescent, Braunstone, and two incidents on Tuesday 9 June in Brascote Lane, Newbold Verdon and Station Road, Glenfield.

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers, last night (Monday 15 June), made another arrest.

A 31-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Over the weekend, the 34-year-old woman previously arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender was further arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life.

Both suspects have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

In all three incidents, damage was caused to the front of the properties – consistent with a firearm having been discharged. A car was also damaged in Newbold Verdon. No-one has been injured.

All three of the incidents are being treated as linked and a number of policing resources, including detectives in the force’s Complex Investigation Team (CIT), are currently dedicated to the ongoing investigation.

Detective Inspector Louise Rooke, from the CIT, said: “We are treating these three incidents very seriously and our enquiries to piece together events and identify those involved is continuing.

“We still strongly believe all three offences were targeted and carried out by individuals known to each other as part of an ongoing dispute.

“As well as dedicated resources investigating the three officers, local officer across the neighbourhoods remain on patrols to provide reassurance patrols. If you live in these areas, please do speak to them to discuss any concerns you may have.

“We continue to appeal for anyone with information or footage which may be connected to these incidents to please come forward.”

A 40-year-old man arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to possess a firearm with intent to endanger life has already been released on police bail. A 36-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released under investigation.

You can pass on information by visiting https://www.leics.police.uk/ro/report/ocr/af/how-to-report-a-crime/ and quoting reference 26*336377 or call 101.

Information can also be given anonymously through Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111 or online at Giving information | Crimestoppers