"Following initial testing, we can confirm that a substance found inside business premises in Baxter Gate is not believed to be hazardous. "Further tests will be undertaken in due course, but the substance is believed to be salt and the call was made with good intent. "Cordons and road closures which were put in place to keep the public safe have since been lifted. "We would like to thank everyone for their co-operation and understanding during the emergency services response to the report." "Further tests will be undertaken in due course, but the substance is believed to be salt and the call was made with good intent," Leicestershire Police said. A road closure is currently in place on Baxter Gate while police deal with the incident, which invovled a "possibly hazardous substance". Here is another photo from the scene. All the emergency services attended, but now only police and ambulance are still at the scene.
Published: February 11, 2026 4:26 pm
Source: Daily Express — Read original