Police probe report shot fired at parked car

Police are investigating if a car found damaged in a street in Leicester had been shot at.

Reports of damage to a parked Audi in Ingle Street, close to Inglehurst Junior and Infant schools, were made at about 22:10 BST on Tuesday.

Leicestershire Police said the vehicle had its windows smashed, tyres slashed and damage caused to the bodywork.

The force added it was reported a handgun had been seen and heard being fired.

No injuries were reported, and police said investigations were ongoing.

A cordon remained in place in the area into Wednesday.

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