Eight men have been arrested in Leicestershire this morning for committing a series of violent crimes in Essex.
Police attended a site in Enderby at 5am this morning. Armed Police were also in attendance, along with a drone and helicopter to support the operation.
The eight men were arrested for conspiracy to commit violent disorder, conspiracy to commit burglary and conspiracy to commit arson, relating to offences committed in Essex.
The men, who are all from Leicester, are aged between 23 to 53 years old.
Superintendent Adam Slonecki said: “The enforcement action this morning was a success, with a number of arrests.”
“The suspects remain in custody where they are being questioned by officers, in connection with a number of serious offences committed in a number of police force areas.”
“There were a significant number of officers at the location this morning, and I know the helicopter will have caused some noise disturbance very early on.”
“I want to take this opportunity to thank the local residents for their continued cooperation and to our colleagues.”
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