"The victim was a student at De Montfort, vice-chancellor Katie Normington said. In a statement, she said: We are devastated to confirm 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. Police at the scene at the campus of De Montfort University (PA) We are working with Leicestershire Police as they investigate this major incident."
"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."
A male student in his 20s collapsed on Oxford Street near Bonners Lane and was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary, where he died shortly after. Leicestershire Police launched a murder investigation and arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of murder; he remains in custody. Investigators believe the victim was involved in an altercation with another man who left before police arrived. A large cordon closed streets around the De Montfort University campus while CCTV footage was reviewed and officers interviewed potential witnesses. The university confirmed the victim was a student and offered direct support to students, staff and the family.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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