Searches conclude at Broad Avenue house

An extensive search at an address in Evington has concluded with no human remains being found.

For several weeks, officers have been carrying out an investigation at a house in Broad Avenue on connection with the murder of Gary Piatek.

Mr Piatek, 60, was last seen in 2024 and there have been no signs of life since.

The property has been deemed to be structurally safe by a specialist engineer and a process has now begun to formally hand the property over to Leicester City Council.

A police scene guard, which was in place while officers carried out their searches, will be stood down.

Detective Inspector Mike Chandler, the senior investigating officer, said: “Though we hoped our enquiries at the property would help us establish what happened to Mr Piatek, we have sadly not located his remains.

“I want to reassure his friends and family that the police investigation continues in the hope of locating him and understanding further what happened.

“Several people have been charged in connection with his death and the case is progressing through the courts.

“I’d like to thank residents of Broad Avenue and the local community for their co-operation and understanding while our investigation was focussed in their area.”

• Eight people have been charged in connection with the investigation. You can read more here.