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Leicester Fight Leaves Man Critical, Two Arrested
13 Apr
Summary
- A fight in Leicester left one man in serious condition.
- Two men arrested in connection with the incident were bailed.
- Police responded to a confrontation in St James Road early Saturday.
A serious incident unfolded in Leicester in the early hours of Saturday, April 12, 2026. Police were dispatched to St James Road following reports of a fight involving five individuals. The confrontation occurred shortly before 03:00 BST, leaving one man in a critical state.
The victim, identified as a man in his 30s, is currently in hospital receiving treatment for his injuries. His condition is described as serious but stable. Another man involved in the altercation, also in his 30s, sustained minor injuries and has since been discharged from medical care.
Two men, aged 38 and 36, were apprehended by authorities on suspicion of affray. Leicestershire Police confirmed that both individuals have been released on bail as their investigation into the incident proceeds. A police cordon was established and remained in place on St James Road.
