Details of six further arrests made in connection to the disorder in east Leicester in recent weeks, have been released by Leicestershire Police.
The total number of arrests and voluntary interviews now stands at 61, since rising tensions involving small sections of the Hindu and Muslim communities broke out in the city.
“Our investigation team continues to work hard carrying out numerous volumes of enquiry to progress the investigations,” said a spokesman for Leicestershire Police.
“Thank you to everyone who has continued to support us during these investigations and provided information to us.”
During the past week, six arrests have been made.
They are:
Akshay Jiva, 27, of Melbourne Road, Leicester, who was arrested on suspicion of breaching his bail conditions on 3 October and charged with this offence. He appeared at Leicester Magistrates Court where he was remanded into custody.
On Monday 3 October, a 26-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm. This follows a report of a man being assaulted in the area of Gipsy Lane, Leicester, on 17 September. The victim was taken to hospital following the incident. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. The man who was arrested has since been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
On Thursday 6 October, a 21-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. This is in connection with a report of a fight in the Cottesmore Road area of Leicester on 4 September. The man has since been released under investigation.
On Friday 7 October, a 25-year-old man, of Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with the same incident. He has since been released under investigation.
On Friday 7 October, a 27-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm and violent disorder. The arrest is in connection with a report of a man being assaulted in the area of Gipsy Lane, Leicester, on 17 September. He has since been released on bail.
On Saturday 8 October, a 22-year-old man, from Leicester, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in connection with a report of a fight in the Cottesmore Road area of Leicester on 4 September. He has since been released under investigation.
