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Stabbing at Leicester University Leaves Young Man Dead

2/4/2026

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A man in his 20s died after a stabbing at De Montfort University's campus in Leicester on February 3.
Police said the incident occurred around 5:55 PM on Oxford Street after an altercation with another man who fled.
The victim collapsed and died shortly after arriving at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and local officers will conduct reassurance patrols.

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A man in his 20s died after a stabbing at De Montfort University's campus in Leicester on February 3.
Police said the incident occurred around 5:55 PM on Oxford Street after an altercation with another man who fled.
The victim collapsed and died shortly after arriving at Leicester Royal Infirmary.
An 18-year-old suspect has been arrested on suspicion of murder and local officers will conduct reassurance patrols.