Leicestershire

Leicestershire is a county in the East Midlands of England. Recent news focuses on a tragic incident in the village of Appleby Magna, Leicestershire, where 66-year-old David Darke died after being assaulted outside the Crown Inn pub in December. His family has issued a tribute, highlighting his role as a devoted family man. Separately, while not directly occurring in Leicestershire, the Nottingham attacks inquiry has relevance as it involves police forces that may operate in or have connections to the region. The inquiry is investigating failures related to an arrest warrant for Valdo Calocane prior to the attacks. These events highlight the importance of community safety and the impact of violent crime on families and communities within Leicestershire and the wider region.