Tributes after helicopter crash at King Power Stadium
Tributes are being left outside the King Power Stadium after a helicopter crash on Saturday evening.
The helicopter, which belongs to Leicester City's owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, left the stadium shortly after Leicester City's 1-1 draw with West Ham.
It crashed into the stadium car park, just minutes after taking off. It has not yet been confirmed who was on board or their condition.
This morning, fans have been laying flowers and scarves as they await more details of the incident.
Former Leicester City goalkeeper Peter Shilton who had been at the game, gives his account of what he saw shortly after leaving the stadium.
Jose Ragoobeer lost his wife and two sons in the Leicester explosion earlier this year.
He visited the King Power Stadium this morning, saying the club have been so supportive since the explosion.
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The Air Accident Investigation Branch confirmed on Sunday morning its investigators had been deployed to the site.
Leicestershire Police said they are now working with the AAIB. In a statement, they said: "The Air Accident Investigation Branch will now be leading an investigation into the circumstances of a helicopter crash at the King Power Stadium.
"The aircraft came down in a car park near the stadium shortly after 8.30pm yesterday evening with Leicestershire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service all responding to the incident.
"A cordon is currently in place at the scene to enable the AAIB to examine the area and complete their initial enquiries. Leicestershire Police will be supporting the AAIB in its investigation, liaising closely with Leicester City Football Club as enquiries continue."
Leicestershire Police have since released a further statement. They said: "We understand there is a considerable amount of public and media interest into the helicopter crash outside the King Power Stadium last night (Saturday 27 October).News of the crash, which happened in a car park near the stadium just after 8.30pm, has had an impact on many people and we appreciate there is a clear desire for updates and clarity around the circumstances.
Leicestershire Police, East Midlands Ambulance Service and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service all responded to the incident last night and enquiries continue at the scene today (Sunday 28 October), led by the Air Accidents Investigation Branch (AAIB). These enquiries are expected to continue over the coming days.
As soon as we are able to confirm any further details around the incident, we will do so.
In the interim we ask that you are patient, understanding and resist speculating on the detail and the circumstances."
A Leicester City spokesman said: “We are assisting Leicestershire Police and the emergency services in dealing with a major incident at King Power Stadium. The Club will issue a more detailed statement once further information has been established.”
At the scene of the crash
It's reported that witnesses told Sky Sports News that the helicopter took off from the pitch but lost control within a few seconds and crashed in the club's staff car park.
A video shows the first moments after the helicopter crash at Leicester's King Power Stadium.
How have people reacted?
Jamie Vardy, Harry Maguire and James Maddison are among a number of Leicester City players who have tweeted since the crash.
Former Leicester striker and Match of the Day host Gary Lineker has passed on his thoughts.
He signed off on Match of the Day by saying it had been a "dreadful day".
Former England and Leicester manager Sven-Goran Eriksson hailed "very, very generous" Mr Srivaddhanaprabha and told BBC Radio Five live about the "incredible" impact he has had on the club.
Mr Eriksson was the first manager to be hired by the Thai billionaire after hetook charge of the club in 2010.
A number of Premier League football clubs and players have also tweeted following the incident.
Jonathan Ashworth, Labour MP for Leicester South, tweeted his support for the emergency services that responded to the incident.