Eight men arrested after warrant executed in Enderby

Firearms officers with the police helicopter were in attendance.

Eight men have been arrested following the execution of a warrant in Blaby Road, Enderby.

Firearms officers were in attendance, the police drone was also deployed to assist along with the police helicopter in the early hours of Thursday 14th May.

Eight men were all arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder in Aston Flamville in April.

They were also arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit burglary and suspicion of conspiracy to commit arson, relating to offences committed in Essex last month.

The men, who are all from Leicester, are aged: two 23-year-olds, a 25-year-old, a 26-year-old, a 30-year-old, a 36-year-old, a 51-year-old and a 53-year-old.

Superintendent Adam Slonecki, said: “The enforcement action this morning was a success, with a number of arrests.

“The suspects remain in custody where they are being questioned by officers, in connection with a number of serious offences committed in a number of police force areas.

“There were a significant number of officers at the location this morning, and I know the helicopter will have caused some noise disturbance very early on.

“I want to take this opportunity to thank the local residents for their continued cooperation and to our colleagues at Blaby District Council for their support through our Community Safety Partnership.”