Police declare 'major incident' in Leicester after reports of explosion

A "major incident" has been declared by police after reports of an explosion in Leicester.
The scene in Hinckley Road, Leicester, following the reported explosion. Picture: PA/Graeme HudsonThe scene in Hinckley Road, Leicester, following the reported explosion. Picture: PA/Graeme Hudson
The scene in Hinckley Road, Leicester, following the reported explosion. Picture: PA/Graeme Hudson

Shortly after 7pm Leicestershire Fire and Rescue began to receive calls from the public who said they had heard a blast on Hinckley Road.