Police Helicopter and Armed Officers Descend on Town After Break-in Involving Man with Axe

Police helicopter and armed officers descend on town after break-in involving man with axe

A police helicopter and armed officers descended on a town after a break-in involving a man armed with an axe.

Armed cops in Leicestershire town as police negotiator called to help

Police went to a property to make an arrest and ended up staying for several hours during the stand-off

Armed police deployed after stand-off with man in Shepshed

Armed police are currently in Shepshed supported by Leicestershire Fire and Rescue service and East Midlands ambulance service. The police drone team is also deployed. Police are currently negotiating with a man. Pictures and Video by Leicester Media Online ©️ 2026 A spokesperson from Leicestershire Police said: This morning (Sunday 31 May) officers attended an address in Britannia Street to carry out an arrest attempt. When they arrived, a man …