This website uses browser storage to make it easier to use. Please check the box if you consent to this and enable accessibility option. You can find more detail here

Murder Investigation launched in Braunstone Frith

Leicestershire Police - Request for information re Murder Investigation launched in Braunstone Frith


Murder Investigation launched in Braunstone Frith

A 16-year-old youth has been charged with murder following an incident in Braunstone Frith.

 

The youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been remanded and he is due to appear at Leicester Magistrates’ Court tomorrow (Saturday 12 April).

 

The charge relates to the death of Louis Howard after police were called to a house in Oakdale Close just after 10.40pm on Wednesday (9 April) following a report a man had been stabbed.

 

Officers attended with the East Midlands Ambulance Service, but Louis was pronounced deceased at the scene.

 

A 32-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of murder has been released on police bail.

 

A 33-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released on police bail.

Contact Information

If you would prefer to speak to a Police Officer regarding this incident please call 101 Leicestershire Police quoting incident number 710 of 9th April 2025

 

Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org.