Leicester

Officers tried to hold back crowds amid tensions involving young men from sections of the Muslim and Hindu communities.

"Several incidents of violence and damage have been reported to the police and are being investigated," a spokesperson said. "There were police blocking the road; officers literally stood shoulder to shoulder blocking Uppingham Road," she said. "People were still feeling very scared, unsure and uncertain, and with everything else that's gone on recently, there's also a lot of tension building up in the few weeks that we've had this happen and unfold." In the early hours on Sunday, police said the situation was calming and "under control", and large number of searches had been carried out. "This appears to have taken place while police officers were dealing with public disorder in the area. "Things got very nasty indeed last night and I am very worried on behalf of the people who were caught up in it and I was impressed by the way police responded to it - it can't have been an easy task." "We need calm - the disorder has to stop and it has to stop now. "We have got officers there, we are taking control of that situation, there are additional officers that are en route, and dispersal powers and stop and search powers have been authorised. He added: "It's mostly young men in their late teens and early 20s and I have heard suggestions people have come in (to the city) from outside looking for an opportunity to have a set to. "We need to get the message out that this must end and try to do this through parents and grandparents talking to their sons." He said: "We have lived in harmony in the city for many decades but over the past few weeks it is clear there are things that need to be discussed around the table to get out what people are unhappy about. "There have been problems in the community since the India and Pakistan cricket match and while that game often sparks gatherings they have not in the past turned this ugly.

The city's police chief released a video urging people not to get involved in the disorder. Police attempt to hold back crowds in Leicester after 'disorder' on ...

‘Your family will be worried for your safety, please accept the advice of the police who are trying to defuse and are calling for calm.’ A police spokesman said: ‘Several incidents of violence and damage have been reported to the police and are being investigated. Additional officers have been on patrol in the area in recent weeks after a number of incidents of disorder following an Asia Cup cricket match. ‘Two arrests were made – one man on suspicion of conspiracy to commit violent disorder and one man on suspicion of possession of a bladed article. The city’s police chief released a video urging people not to get involved in the disorder. A spokesperson for the organisation posted on Facebook this morning: ‘Yesterday there were scenes of protest, violence and disorderly behaviour by a gathering of large groups of people on Belgrave Road.

In a statement, Leicestershire Police said: "Several incidents of violence and damage have been reported to the police and are being investigated. We are aware ...

A significant police operation will remain in the area in the coming days." This appears to have taken place while police officers were dealing with public disorder in the area. "Officers attended in large numbers with a view to keep people safe. Police say they tried to engage with the group and remain with them while extra officers were called in. We had additional officers in the area who became aware of a large group of men travelling towards Green Lane Road, Leicester. Under Section 60 stop search powers, a large number of people were searched. A dispersal order was put in place until 6am which allows police to stop and search anyone where they suspect serious violence might take place. "Several incidents of violence and damage have been reported to the police and are being investigated. They sought to keep actions lawful but, regrettably, the situation led to disorder. [Asia Cup Cricket match between India and Pakistan on Sunday, August 28](https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/news/leicester-news/violence-flares-during-india-v-7524312), leading to eight arrests. Police said the disorder started after groups of young men began an unplanned protest. Despite attempts to calm the situation, several incidents of disorder broke out across the area including a stand off in Belgrave Road, where large crowds had gathered and bottles were thrown.

Parts of East Leicester experienced serious disorder yesterday evening (Saturday 17 September) into this morning (Sunday).

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Additional officers are being sent to the East Leicester area and stop-and-search and dispersal powers have been put in operation. Speaking on a Twitter video ...

He issued a message of thanks to the community for continuing to work together to call for calm in the area. Some people are carrying sticks and batons. Footage online shows police, some with dogs, attempting to hold back two sets of crowds as objects including glass bottles are thrown.

Two arrested during latest disturbance in east of city after cricket match last month between India and Pakistan.

This appears to have taken place while police officers were dealing with public disorder in the area. We can strengthen our dialogue to repair community relations. He said there had been numerous reports of an outbreak of disorder in east Leicester and that officers were taking control of the situation. Both remained in police custody on Sunday. “I implore everyone to go home. It continued: “Several incidents of violence and damage have been reported to the police and are being investigated.

Leicestershire Police said large crowds formed when groups of young men gathered for an unplanned protest.

“We are continuing to call for dialogue and calm with support from local community leaders. “Your family will be worried for your safety, please accept the advice of the police who are trying to defuse and are calling for calm.” We are continuing to call for dialogue and calm with support from local community leaders.

Crowds have been dispersed and situation now under control, police say.

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Police say they will use dispersal powers to prevent a repeat of large-scale disturbances in the city on Saturday.

"We need calm - the disorder has to stop and it has to stop now. "We need to get the message out that this must end and try to do this through parents and grandparents talking to their sons." "Across the Hindu and Jain community and with our Muslim brothers and sisters and leaders we are consistently saying 'calm minds, calm heads'." "We will be using the powers available to us in order to keep the public safe - this will mean dispersal orders and wider stop and search powers in use." In a tweet, the force said: "We have a significant operation in place on the ground in East Leicester this evening and continue to call for calm. Community leaders in the city have called for "peace and engagement".