Police presence was observed on a quiet residential street today, with homes sectioned off and a woman detained following an earlier incident. Authorities acted swiftly on Sweetbriar Road in Leicester’s Westcotes area after receiving reports of an assault. Leicestershire Police responded to the call at 11:25 am on Sunday, May 10, concerning the assault of a man on the street.
Witnesses spotted a significant number of police vehicles and officers at the location on Sweetbriar Road this afternoon, as detailed by Leicestershire Live. Law enforcement confirmed the arrest of a 51-year-old woman on suspicion of section 18 grievous bodily harm with intent, and she is currently in custody. The victim, a 33-year-old man, was transported to the hospital for medical attention. Several residences are still within a police cordon.
The investigation is in its preliminary phase, with officers conducting inquiries locally to determine the complete circumstances of the incident. Anyone with information that could aid detectives is urged to contact the police via phone at 101 or through their website, referencing crime number 26*269047.
