Leicester 2023 'shooting' cops make 'murder conspiracy' arrest

Police have arrested a man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder in relation to an alleged shooting in Leicester 18 months ago. The incident is alleged to have taken place in Evington

Road, in the city centre, in November 2023. The 23-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested yesterday (Tuesday, May 20), Leicestershire Police said today (Wednesday, May 21). Officers were

called to Evington Road at 11.20pm on the day in question following an allegation that two men had been shot as they walked along the street, close to the junction with Chepstow Road.

Several people have been arrested in the intervening months. Police said the man arrested yesterday had since been released on bail pending further inquiries. READ MORE:Neighbours react to

latest Leicester stabbing: 'Only now, with the police here, do I actually feel safe' Four other men have previously been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection

with the incident. A further eight men have been arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit murder. All of the men have been released on bail. The force said investigations into the

incident, on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, remained ongoing.. Both men from the alleged shooting were taken to hospital following the incident. They were later discharged. Anyone with

information is being asked to report it to the police by calling 101. Alternatively you can call Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111. WE ARE NOW BRINGING YOU THE LATEST UPDATES ON

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