A man in his 20s has died following a stabbing near De Montfort University...
Published: 11:00 am February 4, 2026
Updated: 3:07 am February 23, 2026

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A man in his 20s has died following a stabbing near De Montfort University in Leicester. Police have launched a murder investigation and arrested an 18-year-old suspect.

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Major Incident Shuts Down Roads Around Campus

Officers sealed off Oxford Street and the surrounding areas on Tuesday evening after reports of a stabbing. A large police cordon remains in place while the investigation continues.
Several roads remain closed, causing heavy traffic, including:

  • Infirmary Road
  • Oxford Street
  • Infirmary Square
  • Carlton Street
  • York Road
  • Lower Brown Street
  • The Gateway
  • Gosling Street

Tailbacks are particularly severe near Leicester Royal Infirmary, with NHS staff required to show ID before entry.

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