The latest news, sport, travel and weather for the East Midlands.

Worcestershire make it three wins from three T20 Blast matches, while Sussex and Kent also maintain 100% starts.

Bus stops and cars were damaged and Ikea was targeted after England's win over Sweden.

Derbyshire Falcons host Worcestershire Rapids in the T20 Blast – listen to BBC local radio commentary.

Notts Outlaws captain Dan Christian smashes the second-fastest century in T20 Blast history in their victory over Northants.

That's it for today's live coverage. We'll be back with more news, sport, travel and weather from 08:00 on Monday.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Here's a happy image as today's live coverage draws to a close - bright blue skies, the flag of St George flying proudly and work getting under way on Nottingham's summer beach. Thanks to BBC Weather Watcher Helen for the photo.

Image source, Helen

Leicestershire Foxes host Durham Jets in the T20 Blast – listen to BBC local radio commentary.

BBC Weather

The odd patch of cloud (what's that again?) through tonight but it will remain dry and there will be some long clear periods as well. Rather warm and humid.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Ten hens, six ducks and a cockerel have been killed in a ‘senseless attack’ at an allotment in Leicestershire.

The RSPCA and police were called to Earl Shilton after a pensioner, who kept the birds as pets near his home, came across the horrifying scene when he went to feed them.

The 72-year-old said it appeared someone may have taken a cockerel to fight with the birds while others were stamped on.

Image source, RSPCA

“I was so shocked and still feel very emotional about it all because I can’t believe anyone would do anything so cruel and pointless," he said.

The RSPCA has appealed for information on the attack, which happened on 25 June.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Five boys have been arrested on suspicion of assault after a video showing a 14-year-old boy being punched in the face and kicked was widely shared on social media, external.

The attack took place in an alleyway near The Tappers Harker pub in Long Eaton at about 15:40 on Sunday.

The boys, aged from 12 to 17, were arrested earlier today and remain in police custody.

Image source, Google

Insp Jim Thompson said: “Since the video was shared, there has been an air of tension in the community and I would ask that members of the public leave it to us to investigate the matter.

“Out of respect to the privacy of the victim, I would also ask that people stop sharing the video online and remove any posts they’ve already made on social media.”

Derbyshire Falcons host Lancashire Lightning in the T20 Blast – listen to BBC local radio commentary.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

A bill to provide increased protection for police dogs and other animals in public service in England and Wales has been backed by the Commons - without debate.

MPs gave the Animal Welfare (Service Animals ) Bill - nicknamed Finn's Law - an unopposed Second Reading, which means it now goes for detailed scrutiny.

It comes after a Derbyshire police dog was stabbed several times on Wednesday night.

Image source, Derbyshire Police

Nottingham Forest sign Bournemouth striker Lewis Grabban for an undisclosed fee, thought to be £6m.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

Nottingham Forest midfielder Jorge Grant has joined League One side Luton Town on a season-long loan, external.

The 23-year-old has spent the past 18 months on loan at Notts County.

Image source, Luton Town

Sandish Shoker
BBC News

Children have made these 'get well' cards for police dog Axle who was stabbed four times while assisting officers.

Ch Insp Wendy Smedley from Derbyshire Police's dog section tweeted the photo this afternoon and said she would ensure he gets them.

Image source, Wendy Smedley

A 27-year-old man has appeared before magistrates this afternoon accused of threatening to kill police officers and two counts of criminal damage, one of which relates to PD Axle.

Matthew Stretch, of Plantation Road, Keyworth, was arrested on High Street in Riddings, Derbyshire, on Wednesday.

He is due to appear at Derby Crown Court on 2 August.

Gavin Bevis
BBC News

This is the moment Sofiya Kaczan's coffin was taken from Derby's Maksymilian Kolbe Church following her funeral this afternoon.

The service saw members of the community pay their respects to the 100-year-old, who died after being attacked in Normanton in May.

Tim Parker
BBC Radio Leicester reporter

It's been a big agenda for the Leicestershire County cabinet meeting this afternoon.

Councillors have (finally) approved the route for the Melton bypass.

Image source, Google

Plans for a bypass began in 1577.

Actually they didn't but it seems that long ago.

Councillor Byron Rhodes said he almost struggled to believe they've finally got here.

East Midlands Today

Businesses around Pride Park in Derby say they've been left frustrated by what appears to be a pause in work to upgrade the A52.

In May, the council revealed the project to widen the road had doubled to £30m. In the past couple of weeks heavy machinery has been removed from the site to save on costs.

Chris Hobson, director of policy at the East Midlands Chamber, said: "Businesses are very frustrated. People are coming on and off the site during rush hour and having to add a lot of time on to their journeys.

"We need really clear communication about when work is going to start again, when it's going to be finished and when we can actually start to feel the benefits."

The city council said in a statement: "Plant and equipment has been removed from site to minimise costs."

It denied work had been stopped, adding the project was focusing on "survey and design work" which was being carried out on and off-site.

Loughborough Lightning head coach Anna Carter says her side are intent on enjoying the experience of playing in a second successive Grand Final on Saturday.