Road re-opens in Hinckley following police incident

Monday, 7 October 2019 09:46

Sword Drive in Hinckley was closed from the early hours following a police incident.

Following a police incident in the early hours of this morning, Sword Drive in Hinckley was closed to traffic and pedestrians.

No access was allowed to the Milestone Pub or Wickes & Halfords stores.

Leicestershire Police said at 3.40am due to a police incident Sword Drive, Hinckley is closed until further notice causing traffic disruption. Please find alternative routes.

The road re-opened shortly after 9.20am.

We are covering this story and will have more updates shortly.

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