Leicestershire Police this morning informed the public that a “very serious incident” had been declared at the city’s De Montfort University.
Now they have issued a major update.
Police say a murder investigation is now underway after a man is believed to have been stabbed close to Leicester city centre.
They were called just after 5pm yesterday (3) 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 sadly died a short time later.
A 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
The incident is not believed to be terrorist related.
An appeal is 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.
“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.
“If you can help in any way, call 101 and quote incident number 495 of 3 February.”
According to police, a number of roads in the city remain closed, following the incident on Oxford Street.
