Live: Police incident near Bradgate Park

Wednesday, 8 September 2021 18:07

Drivers are asked to avoid the area.

Police have closed Bradgate Road at the junction with Groby Lane and at the junction of Bracken Hill.

It is unclear what has happened at this time.

Traffic is building on surrounding roads.

Please seek alternate routes until further notice.

Traffic Update at 1724. Due to a Police incident, Bradgate Road at the junction with Groby Lane and at the junction of Bracken Hill is closed. Please seek alternate routes until further notice. Thank you for your patience and updates to follow.
— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) September 8, 2021

More to follow...

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