Man in his 20s dies following stabbing in Leicester

The campus of De Montfort University and roads around it were closed following a “very serious incident”.

The man killed in the incident was a student at De Montfort University, it has been confirmed.

Road closures include Oxford Street, Grange Street and surrounding roads.

Now, the police force has given an update and says a man left the scene before officers arrived; however, an 18-year-old man has since been arrested on suspicion of murder and is in custody.

A man is believed to have been stabbed and collapsed in Oxford Street, close to the junction with Bonners Lane, and he was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he died a short time later, the force said.

The force added: “From enquiries carried out so far, it is believed the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street. That man left the scene prior to police arriving.”

Man in his 20s killed in Leicester was student at De Montfort University

A man in his 20s who died was a student at De Montfort University, the vice chancellor has confirmed.

In a statement, Professor Katie Normington said: “We are devastated to confirm the tragic death of one of our students.

“Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by what has happened. We are offering direct support to students, staff and the family of the victim.

“We are working with Leicestershire Police as they investigate this major incident.

“Thank you for the messages of support we have been receiving from the community of Leicester: it is a city that knows how to stand together in moments like this.”

Detective Inspector Lorna Granville, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “We are currently piecing together exactly what has occurred on the corner of Oxford Street and Bonners Lane between, what is reported, as two men involved in a confrontation.

“One of the men is believed to have been stabbed and has then collapsed in the street. Despite the best efforts of medical staff he died in hospital.

“CCTV in the area is currently being reviewed and officers are speaking to potential witnesses to assist with our investigation.

“We know a lot of people came to the aid of the victim before emergency services arrived and we want to thank them for their help.

“If you were one of these people and you haven’t yet spoken to police, please make contact with us.

“The incident happened at 5pm so we know the area was also busy with motorists driving along Oxford Street.

“If you saw anything or captured footage on dash cam as you drove past the area we would also like to hear from you.

“I appreciate the incident has caused major disruption in the city, with a number of roads closed. We are working to reduce this impact as soon as we can.

“Local officers will be in the area over the coming days carrying out reassurance patrols. If anyone has any concerns, please speak to an officer.”

Granville added that those with any information about the incident can call 101 and quote incident number 495 of February 3.