One man has died in an alleged stabbing at De Montfort University’s (DMU) campus in Leicester city centre. Leicestershire Police confirmed last night (February 3) that officers were dealing with an incident in Oxford Street at 5:55 pm and have remained at the scene ever since.
A murder investigation is now underway after a man is believed to have been stabbed close to Leicester city centre. Leicestershire Police confirmed the man, who is in his 20s, had reportedly been stabbed before collapsing in the street. He was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary but sadly passed away a short time later. Police have now issued an appeal for anyone with information, mobile phone, or dash cam footage to come forward.
From enquiries carried out so far, the police believe the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street. That man had left the scene prior to the police arriving.
A spokesperson for Leicestershire Police said: While officers were en route to the scene, it was reported the man, who is in his 20s, had been stabbed. “The ambulance service also attended, and the man was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary. He died a short time later. “Overnight, detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime Team have been working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident.
“An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.” 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 the 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 the 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 a dash cam as you drove past the area, we would also like to hear from you. “I appreciate that the incident has caused major disruption in the city, with several 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. If you can help in any way, call 101 and quote incident number 495 of 3 February.”
Leicestershire Police were forced to speak out on X after false rumours were made that multiple people had been stabbed. The force answered several accounts to say this speculation is “unhelpful”.
East Midlands Ambulance Service said it was called to an address in Leicester at 5.03pm.
A spokesman said: “The caller reported a medical emergency. We sent a paramedic in an ambulance car, three crewed ambulances, and a responder from the air ambulance was also in attendance.
“We transported one patient to Leicester Royal Infirmary.”
De Montfort University (DMU) also issued a statement and said it was supporting both students and staff who witnessed the tragedy. A spokesperson for DMU said: “We are aware of a very serious incident on our campus this evening. We are working with Leicestershire Police as they launch an immediate investigation.
“Our thoughts are with everyone affected by what has happened. We are offering direct support to students and staff who witnessed the incident.”
