An 18-year-old man has since been arrested over the incident
A student who was fatally stabbed in broad daylight in an horrific attack outside of a university building earlier this week has been named in tributes following his death.
Flowers and handwritten messages have been laid at the scene, where residents have been paying their respects since the attack on Tuesday (February 3), reports Leicestershire Live.
Police said the victim, a man in his twenties, was stabbed on Oxford Street, directly outside De Montfort University’s Innovation Centre. An 18‑year‑old has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody as detectives continue their inquiries.
Tributes at the scene of the incident on Wednesday morning named the victim as Khaleed. A note attached to flowers laid at the site read: “To Khaleed and family. I am so saddened that your life has been taken too soon. My thoughts are with your family and friends.”
Another floral tribute, left by DMU’s vice chancellor, Katie Normington, who said on Wednesday: “We are devastated by 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 tragic incident.”
All cordons in the area have now been removed, after a large one was set up by Leicestershire Police. Multiple roads were closed while their investigations took place, with police searching bushes and bins.