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A Leicestershire bridge that has seen repeated collisions has again been hit by a lorry.The rail crossing, over the A5 at Hinckley, was struck on Wednesday morning, with the vehicle involved shedding its load.The A5 was closed in both directions betwee…
Greig Watson – BBC News East Midlands
October 9, 2024 at 10:34 AM
Recovery work is under way, National Highways said [Hinckley Town Centre Facebook Page]
A Leicestershire bridge that has seen repeated collisions has again been hit by a lorry.
The ra…
Drivers had a lucky escape after a collision between a car and a van on the A5 near Nuneaton[1]. The collision took place between a red Saloon Vauhall Corsa and a white Mercedes sprinter van on the A5 junction with The Longshoot earlier this morning (A…
Two men were killed after a car crashed into a parked lorry. The A5 was shut overnight[1] (March 26) close to the Leicestershire and Warwickshire border after police were called to the scene[2] on the southbound carriageway.
The grey Audi S4 crashed in…
COVENTRY City owner Doug King has released a statement condemning the ‘disgraceful’ banners displayed before the Sky Blues clash with Leicester.
The club is working alongside West Midlands Police to identify those who placed the banners along the M69 o…
The two clubs played each other at the CBS ArenaPolice said they were searching for people who put up an offensive banner aimed at Leicester City fans ahead of their Midlands derby with Coventry.Warwickshire Police said it referenced the helicopter cra…
Coventry City’s clash with Leicester has been overshadowed by a banner mocking the death of former Foxes owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha.
The two sides go head to head on Saturday lunchtime – a clash that’s exclusively live on talkSPORT 2.
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Leicester travel to Coventry on SaturdayCredit: Getty
Home fans displayed a banner about the tragic helicopter crash in October 2018 that saw Srivaddhanaprabha and others killed.
The banner said: “Welcome to Cov, IOL. Always outnumbered, never outgunned,” with an image of an exploding helicopter.
The offensive banner was seen on motorway bridges on the M69 and removed by police.
Coventry released a statement to say that they ‘completely condemn’ the incident.
“Coventry City will work with West Midlands Police to identify those who created and displayed these banners, and take appropriate action against them.
“Such behaviour has no place in football or society, and these people are not welcome at our football club and will be subject to bans.”
Leicester also released a statement of their own, adding: “We note with disappointment the disrespectful actions of a minority of opposition supporters, mocking the tragic events that deeply affected our club and community.
“Such behaviour stands in contrast to the values of respect and unity that football should embody.
“We are grateful to Coventry City FC and the wider community who stand with us in condemning these actions. We will work with all parties to support the identification and appropriate response to those involved.”
Coventry went on to win the match 3-1, with 10-man Leicester suffering just their fourth defeat in the Championship this term.
Coventry v Leicester: police remove banners on M69 mocking helicopter crashBanners aimed at late Leicester owner before matchCoventry will work with police and ban any fans responsibleWest Midlands Police have removed offensive banners aimed at Leices…
West Midlands Police removed offensive banners aimed at Leicester’s late owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha placed on the motorway before the Championship[1] match against Coventry.Several photos emerged on social media displaying messages which were …
Mr Srivaddhanaprabha died in the crash alongside four others shortly after taking off from the King Power Stadium in September 2018.
Photos on social media showed offensive banners and images of helicopters on the M69 on Saturday, which Leicester fans …