Leicestershire Police issued a statement a short while ago regarding the serious incident that occurred on the campus of De Montfort University in Leicester.
Leicestershire Police statement
“A murder investigation is underway after a man is believed to have been stabbed close to Leicester city centre.
Police were called just after 5pm yesterday (Tuesday 3 February) following a report that a man had collapsed in Oxford Street, close to the junction with Bonners Lane.
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.
A 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
As the investigation continues, police will be carrying out a number enquiries – including reviewing CCTV and speaking to people who were in the area at the time.
An appeal is also being made for anyone with information or mobile phone or dash cam footage to come forward.
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.
A scene preservation also remains in place while the scene is examined by forensic and search specialists.
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.
“If you can help in any way, call 101 and quote incident number 495 of 3 February.”
A murder investigation is underway after a man is believed to have been stabbed close to Leicester city centre.
— Leicestershire Police (@leicspolice) February 4, 2026
The incident happened around 5pm in Oxford Street.
An 18-year-old man has been arrested.https://t.co/w9Y9UeHbf0 pic.twitter.com/EQ8rpveqWX
Source: leics.police.uk
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