Masked Men Assault Man At Flat In Market Harborough

Three masked men forced their way into a flat in Market Harborough and assaulted a man inside.

It happened late last night at Edwin Court on Kettering Road.

Armed police officers were among those sent to the scene following reports a gunshot had been heard and surrounded the block, telling residents to stay inside their flats and to keep windows and doors closed.

Armed police officers were sent to the scene

A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police told HFM: “Police received a call at around 11.30pm last night (Tuesday 19 March) to a report of an aggravated burglary at an address in Market Harborough.

“It was reported that three masked men forced entry to a flat in Edwin Court, Kettering Road.

“The caller also reported what they believed to hear was a gunshot.

“In the interest of public and officer safety, armed officers were deployed to respond.

“On attendance, the suspects had left the scene.

“There is no evidence that a firearm had been discharged and enquiries are continuing into the incident.”

Armed police officers were sent to the scene