The Latest Breaking News from Leicester

Leicester violence could spread beyond city, warns local MP Claudia Webbe

Leicester East MP says ministers must clamp down on ‘extremist rightwing ideology’

The Guardian - UK · Sep 20, 2022

How and why religious tension flared up in Leicester

Inflammatory slogans and violence rung in a fortnight of ‘disorder’ between two communities after an ordinary cricket match between India and Pakistan

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Leicester tensions have been simmering for ‘months’ says city MP

Police have arrested 47 people in connection with incidents in the city at the weekend.

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2022

Police diverted from Queen's funeral as disorder breaks out after cricket match

Horses from the Thames Valley were among units sent to Leicester

Wales Online · Sep 19, 2022

Half of those arrested over clashes in Leicester from outside county

Exclusive: Concerns outsiders have stirred up trouble between Hindu and Muslim groups heightened after discovery people travelled into the city

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022

Police diverted from Queen’s funeral to deal with Leicester disorder

Extra officers were deployed from the West Midlands, Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire.

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Antonio Conte's superb reaction to Son goal vs Leicester and Tottenham player he celebrated with

Antonio Conte celebrated wildly following Son Heung-min's first goal against Leicester City on Saturday evening, catching Ivan Perisic by surprise with his enthusiastic display

Football London · Sep 19, 2022

India condemns community violence in Leicester after 15 arrested

Police and faith leaders urge calm

The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2022

Indian mission condemns violence, temple attack in U.K.

There have been reports of clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in Leicester since fans clashed following an India-Pakistan Asia Cup cricket match.

The Hindu · Sep 19, 2022

Mayor blames Leicester unrest on social media disinformation

Peter Soulsby says claims circulating online are ‘very, very, very distorting’, after tensions between Hindu and Muslim groups

The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2022