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University Stabbing: Man Dies, Teen Arrested
4 Feb
Summary
- A man in his 20s died after an alleged stabbing at De Montfort University.
- An 18-year-old has been arrested in connection with the fatal incident.
- Police are reviewing CCTV and appealing for witnesses to the event.
A man in his early 20s tragically died after an alleged stabbing incident at De Montfort University in Leicester on Tuesday evening. Leicestershire Police confirmed the death and have since arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the event.
A significant police cordon was put in place near The Innovation Centre on Wednesday morning and remained active as investigations progressed. The area affected stretches from Leicester Royal Infirmary to The Magazine, with multiple roads closed to traffic and pedestrians.
Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Lorna Granville stated that officers are reconstructing the events, which reportedly involved a confrontation between two men. One man sustained stab wounds and later passed away in hospital despite medical intervention.
Authorities are examining CCTV footage and interviewing potential witnesses, including those who provided aid before emergency services arrived. They are also appealing to motorists who may have captured dashcam footage of the area around 5 PM on Tuesday.
An East Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson confirmed their attendance and that one patient was transported to Leicester Royal Infirmary. De Montfort University acknowledged the "very serious" incident and is cooperating fully with the police investigation.
