Brick Attacks Hit Market Harborough Shops

Leicester News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

Brick-throwing smash-and-grab attacks hit three Market Harborough businesses early Thursday, June 4th — a beauty salon, clothing store, and tattoo shop — with police now arresting a 47-year-old man linked to the crimes. The suspect is tied to earlier break-ins on May 29th and the June 4th spree across Church Square, Manor Walk, and St Mary’s Road. One shop owner, Bebooted, described the shock and trauma of seeing her store’s window shattered on CCTV — it wasn’t just the financial loss, but the violation of her safe space. The man remains in custody as investigators continue to piece together…