Detectives in Leicester are urgently hunting for the family of a Nigerian student left fighting for his life after a brutal attack last September.
Shocking Street Attack in Thurmaston
On the night of Friday, 12 September, police rushed to Melton Road, Thurmaston, expecting to deal with a car vandalism report. Instead, they found 21-year-old Uchechukwu Haniel Kanu lying seriously injured in the street.
The Nigerian national, studying in Leicester’s Riverside area, was rushed to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.
Police Plea to Trace Missing Family
Despite exhaustive investigations both in the UK and Nigeria, officers have hit a dead end trying to find Kanu’s family. Now, they are pleading for public help.
“Since the incident in September we have carried out a number of enquiries, both here and in Nigeria, to locate Mr Kanu’s family. Those enquiries have proved negative and we now ask for the public’s help to trace his family or anyone who may know him,” said Detective Constable Kevin Sharkey.
“If you know Mr Kanu through previous contact and can help us find his family then please get in touch. If you are his family and have been trying to contact him, please contact us so we can put you in touch with his medical team. It is crucial we find his family.”
Five Suspects Arrested and Released
Five men aged 24 to 53 were arrested over the savage assault but have been released while inquiries continue.
Anyone with information is urged to contact DC Kevin Sharkey on 101 or via the Leicestershire Police website, quoting crime number 25*539400.
