Leicester news update

Here's a summary of the latest news from Leicester:

Local News

• A major road closure is in place on the A6 in Leicester city centre due to a burst water main. The closure is expected to last for several days. [BBC News]
• Leicester City Council has announced plans to introduce a new parking scheme in the city centre, which will see the introduction of pay-and-display parking bays and increased parking charges. [Leicester Mercury]
• A new community centre is set to be built in the Highfields area of Leicester, following a £1.5 million grant from the government. [Leicester Mercury]

Sport

• Leicester City FC has announced the signing of midfielder Boubakary Soumaré from Lille for a reported £17 million. [BBC Sport]
• The Foxes have also signed striker Patson Daka from Red Bull Salzburg for a reported £13 million. [Leicester Mercury]
• Leicester Tigers, the city's rugby union team, have announced the signing of prop Ellis Genge from Bristol Bears. [BBC Sport]

Crime

• A man has been arrested and charged with the murder of a 22-year-old man who was found stabbed in a Leicester street. [Leicester Mercury]
• Police are investigating a burglary at a shop in the Belgrave area of Leicester, in which thousands of pounds worth of stock was stolen. [Leicester Mercury]

Weather

• Leicester is set to experience a warm and sunny weekend, with temperatures expected to reach up to 24°C (75°F) on Saturday. [BBC Weather]
• The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms and heavy rain on Sunday, with some areas expected to see up to 30mm of rain. [BBC Weather]