Tia Downes, the 14-year-old reported missing yesterday, has been found safe and well earlier today (Thursday 18 April).

Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal or contacted us with information.

#ProjectServator trained officers East Midlands Airport have today been deployed with the MOD dog training unit Defence Animal Training Regiment to the baggage belts of the airport to help keep you and your luggage safe from crime. 💼

It had a Pawsative day all around. 🦮

**TRAFFIC UPDATE** | 16:43hrs | Glenfield Road at jct with Gimson Road and Sandhurst Avenue, are now clear.

Thank you for your understanding.

**TRAFFIC UPDATE** | 16:43hrs | Due to an incident on Glenfield Road at jct with Gimson Road and Sandhurst Avenue there is a congestion - please avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Thank you

Following today’s sentence, the family of Gerald Wickes have paid tribute to him describing him as a “doting” dad, grandad and great-grandad who was “one of life’s helpers”.

Full tribute here - orlo.uk/76mVu

A teenager who walked into a house and fatally stabbed a 79-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment with a minimum of 25 years.

Daniel Rounce, 18, had initially fled the scene after stabbing Gerald Wickes.

More information here - orlo.uk/Q71UY

Do you know this man?
Police would like to speak to him after two women reported being touched inappropriately while on a night out in Leicester.
orlo.uk/3yMpY

A teenager who walked into a house and fatally stabbed a 79-year-old man has been found guilty of murder.

Read more about the case: orlo.uk/N9iEb

Appeal to reunite stolen jewellery with rightful owners. Read more.... orlo.uk/KoGgC

Can you help?

Detectives are continuing to investigate an attempted robbery that occurred in Castle Hill Country Park on Friday morning (12 April).

Read more: orlo.uk/4ZKJq

Officers are appealing for information and dash cam footage after a 12-year-old boy was injured following a collision with a motorbike in Maidenwell Avenue.

orlo.uk/p3PQ8

**Traffic Update** | 09.39 | Melton Mowbray - Thorpe Road with Stafford Avenue to Norman Way is currently closed - please avoid the area and find alternative routes.
Thank you

Have you seen missing Corey? Reported missing from Derbyshire but has links to Leicestershire

We captured an insight into the role our firearms officers do to protect and serve our communities in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland to make it a safer place for everyone.

#InYourCommunity

11:17 | TRAFFIC UPDATE | FULL ROAD CLOSURE - BUCKMINSTER/STAINBY CROSSROAD

Please be aware that there is a full road closure in place on the crossroad covering Stainby road, The Drift and Buckminster road. The What3Words is: 'unframed.clinking.registry'.
Updates to follow

Please join us as we offer a warm welcome and congratulations to our new cohort of Direct Entry Detective Constables following their pass out parade last Tuesday at our Force HQ in Enderby. 👏

Detective recruitment ➡️ orlo.uk/LzQHE

#TeamLeicestershire

Happy Vaisakhi from all of us here at Leicestershire Police.

What do you do when a mate crosses the line?

You're Right , That's Wrong ➡️ orlo.uk/XBKPf

|Traffic update 12:59hrs| Road Closure |
The B676 Burton On The Wolds up to the A46 is currently closed due to a road traffic accident. Please find alternative Routes.
Updates to follow ..

|**TRAFFIC UPDATE**| 06:41hrs |
Please expect disruption on the M1 between J20 and J21 Northbound due to an incident.
Thank you for your patience.