Skip to content 
Search

Latest Stories

Nurse appeals for information about son’s death

Matthew Schofield, 34, was found dead in Leicester on June 11 after being assaulted

Nurse appeals for information about son’s death

THE mother of a man found dead in Leicester more than two months ago has renewed her appeal to the public to share with the police any information related to his mysterious death.

Matthew Schofield, 34, was found close to the junction with Belgrave Circle around 4.20 am on June 11 and Leicestershire Police believe he had been assaulted more than an hour earlier. Eight people were arrested during the murder investigation but none has been charged so far.

His mother Emma Daniels, who is desperately seeking justice and trying to know what led to his death, organised a vigil in Leicester on Saturday (19).

“We know somebody knows something (about his death),” she said in a video message, asking them to come forward to share the information.

“My son not only had his life taken away from him, he was lying on his own for 27 minutes… He did not have someone to hold his hand when died…” the nurse said.


Daniels, 53, cut short her holiday in Turkey after receiving the news of her son’s death and returned to the UK.

Her family has been sharing appeals for information online and posting paper appeals through the letter boxes of people who live near the scene in Belgrave.

She told Leicester Mercury that Schofield, a labourer who grew up in Rushey Mead, “was always a very passionate young man” who “had a shy, quiet manner to him, but he did love to party as well.”

“He adored his son and had a lovely relationship with his brother and sister. Growing up, Matthew hated school and everyone always said he was very shy, but he was so kind and the best thing that happened to him was having his son."

"It was just awful, because for the first 24 hours, it (his death) was treated as unexplained, and then it came out that it was an assault. I was just in a state of shock," she said.

"Every hour of the day that I'm not at work, I'm just thinking about Matthew. I just want to get him justice.

"To anyone who knows anything about what happened, I want to say that I know how difficult it is to come forward but I hope they can do the right thing.”

She said her son “made a few mistakes throughout his life, as we all do”.

“But he's always taken responsibility and that's what whoever did this to him needs to do," she said.

Police said in the most recent update that the investigation continued, trying to “piece together the events”.

Detective Inspector Jen Heggs who is investigating the case said the force was supporting the family who “continue to grieve the loss of a loved one.”

“They deserve to know the truth of what led to his death and see that anyone who was responsible is brought to justice.”

The force said anyone can share information by visiting https://mipp.police.uk or by calling 101, quoting incident 132 of 11 June. Information can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

More For You

uk weather

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across several regions of England

iStock

England faces widespread heat alerts and hosepipe bans amid rising temperatures

Highlights:

  • Amber heat health alerts in place for large parts of England
  • Hosepipe bans announced in Yorkshire, Kent and Sussex
  • Temperatures could reach 33°C over the weekend
  • Health risks rise, especially for elderly and vulnerable groups

Heat warnings in effect as UK braces for another hot weekend

Amber heat health alerts have been issued across several regions of England, with temperatures expected to climb to 33°C in some areas over the weekend. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) activated the warning at 12 pm on Friday, with it set to remain in place until 9 am on Monday.

The alerts cover the East Midlands, West Midlands, south-east, south-west, East of England, and London. Additional yellow alerts were issued for the north-east, north-west, and Yorkshire and the Humber, starting from midday Friday.

Keep ReadingShow less
Essex ladybird invasion

One of the largest gatherings was filmed on a beach at Point Clear

Dee-anne Markiewicz / SWNS

Swarms of ladybirds invade Essex coastline amid soaring temperatures

Highlights:

  • Ladybird swarms reported across Essex and Suffolk coastal towns
  • Hot weather likely driving the sudden surge in population
  • Sightings include Point Clear, Shoebury, Clacton and Felixstowe
  • Similar outbreaks occurred in 1976 during another hot UK summer

Sudden surge in ladybird numbers across the southeast

Millions of ladybirds have been spotted swarming towns and villages along the Essex coast, with similar sightings stretching into Suffolk. Residents have reported unusually high numbers of the red and black-spotted insects, particularly near coastal areas, with the recent hot weather believed to be a major contributing factor.

One of the largest gatherings was filmed on a beach at Point Clear, a village near St Osyth in Essex, where the insects could be seen piling on top of each other on driftwood and plants.

Keep ReadingShow less
Kapil Sharma

Kapil Sharma’s Canada cafe shot at days after opening

Instagram/ginnichatrath

Kapil Sharma’s Canadian café targeted in shooting, Khalistani terrorist cites mockery of Nihang Sikhs as motive

Highlights:

  • Shots were fired at Kap’s Café in Surrey, Canada, owned by comedian Kapil Sharma, just days after its opening.
  • Khalistani extremist Harjit Singh Laddi, linked to banned group BKI, claimed responsibility.
  • The motive cited was an old comedy segment from The Kapil Sharma Show that allegedly mocked Nihang Sikhs.
  • No injuries were reported; Canadian authorities are investigating the incident.

Comedian Kapil Sharma’s recently launched Kap’s Café in Surrey, British Columbia, was the target of a shooting in the early hours of 10 July. Though no one was harmed, the property sustained significant damage. A known Khalistani extremist, Harjit Singh Laddi, has claimed responsibility for the attack, citing perceived religious disrespect on The Kapil Sharma Show.

 Kap\u2019s Cafe in Surrey  Kap’s Cafe in Surrey was struck by gunfire late at night with staff still insideInstagram/thekapscafe_

Keep ReadingShow less
Police probe hate crime over migrant effigies bonfire in Northern Ireland

Models depicting migrants wearing life jackets in a small boat alongside two banners reading 'Stop the boats' and 'Veterans before refugees' are displayed on top a bonfire in Moygashel, Northern Ireland, on July 9, 2025. (Photo by PETER MURPHY/AFP via Getty Images)

Police probe hate crime over migrant effigies bonfire in Northern Ireland

POLICE in Northern Ireland have launched a hate crime investigation after a bonfire topped with effigies of migrants in a boat was set alight in the village of Moygashel, County Tyrone.

The incident, which took place on Thursday (10) night, has drawn widespread condemnation from political leaders, church officials, and human rights groups.

Keep ReadingShow less
Navratri festival in Wembley

A similar event held at the same site last year resulted in a planning enforcement notice being issued due to complaints of noise and disturbance.

Getty Images

Navratri festival in Wembley faces objections

A PROPOSED 10-day Hindu festival in Wembley, north London, has drawn objections over concerns about noise and disruption in the area.

Asian Events Media (AEM) has applied to Brent Council to host the Navratri celebration at Alperton Studios from September 22 to October 1, according to The London Standard.

Keep ReadingShow less