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Daily Mirror
6 days ago
- Daily Mirror
Rumours of 'dead body' found in public park turns out to be man locked in toilet
People claimed on social media that a body had been found in Wigston's Memorial Park, but today Leicestershire Police revealed a man was actually locked in the toilet Online rumours that there was a "dead body" in a public park in Leicestershire turned out to be false, police have said, revealing that the incident they were dealing with was actually a man locked in a toilet. Last week, speculation spread online that a body had been discovered in Wigston's Memorial Park. Social media posts alleged a private ambulance had been called to the scene and that police were searching the area. But in a statement issued today, Leicestershire Police said there was no body in the park - and explained they had been called out for very different reasons. A spokesperson said the force rushed to the park last Saturday (May 24) following concerns for the welfare of a man inside the toilets. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) was also in attendance after being called to the park by officers, Leicestershire Live reports. A spokesperson for the fire service said crews assisted with gaining access to the toilets after arriving at 11.26pm. Fire crews left the scene after gaining access to the building and the incident was handed over to police. A spokeswoman for Leicestershire Police said that no incidents in the area were found regarding deaths. "The man was located safe and well," she added. Back in 2010, a jogger missed opening Christmas presents with his family - because he was trapped in a public toilet. A bungling attendant locked the park loos late on December 24 without checking if anyone was inside. The runner spent the night huddled under a hand dryer, wrapped in a bin liner. He was freed the next afternoon. Southwark Council, which looks after the Dulwich Park toilet, apologised and has offered him compensation. Councillor Linda Manchester said at the time: "This is the first time anyone has been locked in the toilets."
Yahoo
29-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Woman arrested after cat revived following fire
A woman has been arrested on suspicion of arson after firefighters revived a cat following a blaze at a ground floor flat in Leicester. Crews were called to reports of a fire at a residential building on Manitoba Road, St Matthews, at about 18:30 BST on Saturday, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service (LFRS) said. The service added firefighters rescued a cat from the flat and revived it using a dedicated animal oxygen therapy mask and a person – who had escaped the flat before crews arrived – was treated for smoke inhalation. Leicestershire Police said a 52-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of arson and has since been released on bail while investigations continue. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210.
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man gets stuck up tree as he tries to rescue parrot
Firefighters were called to rescue a man who got stuck up a tree he had climbed in an attempt to rescue his pet parrot. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Manor Field Play Park, off Uppingham Road in Thurnby, at about 09:20 BST on Thursday after the bird flew up into high branches. "The owner climbed up to rescue their pet parrot, which was stuck in the tree and needed help to get down," a fire service spokesperson said. Crews used an aerial ladder to reach the man and Uppingham Road was closed until 11:00 as the rescue was carried out. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
22-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Man gets stuck up tree as he tries to rescue parrot
Firefighters were called to rescue a man who got stuck up a tree he had climbed in an attempt to rescue his pet parrot. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service said it was called to Manor Field Play Park, off Uppingham Road in Thurnby, at about 09:20 BST on Thursday after the bird flew up into high branches. "The owner climbed up to rescue their pet parrot, which was stuck in the tree and needed help to get down," a fire service spokesperson said. Crews used an aerial ladder to reach the man and Uppingham Road was closed until 11:00 as the rescue was carried out. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
Yahoo
11-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Smoke alarm warning after candle sparks house blaze
Firefighters have issued a warning about smoke alarms after attending a blaze sparked by an unattended diva candle. Crews were called to a house in Canon Street, Leicester, on Tuesday night and put out a fire on the ground floor. In a social media post, Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service's Eastern Station said there were no smoke alarms in the property, but both occupiers managed to escape before crews arrived. "It is really important to have working smoke detection in your property," the statement says, adding it will "tell you [if] you have a potential fire before it reaches a point where it could be too dangerous to escape". Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service
