Updates as police investigators tape off section of Leicester road after late-night incident

People are being asked to avoid a section of Evington Road in Leicester after an incident last night. Investigations are ongpoing and the road is shut this morning. The closure is in place between the junction with Kingston Road/Kedleston Road and the junction with Lyme Road/Linton Street, say police.

In a message just after 5.30am, they asked people to avoid the area. The exact nature of the incident has not been divulged by police. They said: “Please note that following an incident late yesterday evening, a road closure currently remains in place in Evington Road, Leicester.

“The road closure is in place between the junction with Kingston Road/Kedleston Road and the junction with Lyme Road/Linton Street. Please avoid this area. “The closure is in place to allow an ongoing police investigation and our officers remain at the scene.

We will provide further updates to you in relation to the incident and investigation when we are able to. Thank you for your co-operation with us at this time.” We are covering this situation live.

For updates see below.