Leicester: Police assertion as man stabbed to demise | UK | News | EUROtoday

The assertion reads: “A murder investigation is underway after a man is believed to have been stabbed close to Leicester city centre. Police were called just after 5pm yesterday (Tuesday 3 February) 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 died a short time later. Overnight, detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit Major Crime Team have been working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

“As the investigation continues, police might be finishing up a quantity enquiries – together with reviewing CCTV and talking to individuals who have been within the space on the time.

“An appeal is also being made for anyone with information or mobile phone or dash cam footage to come forward.

“From enquiries carried out thus far, it’s believed the sufferer was concerned in an altercation with one other man on the street. That man left the scene previous 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, mentioned: “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 lads is believed to have been stabbed and has then collapsed on the street. Despite the very best efforts of medical employees he died in hospital.”

“CCTV within the space is at present being reviewed and officers are talking to potential witnesses to help with our investigation. We know lots of people got here to assistance from the sufferer earlier than emergency providers arrived and we wish to thank them for his or her assist.

“If you were one of these people and you haven’t yet spoken to police, please make contact with us.

“The incident occurred at 5pm so we all know the world was additionally busy with motorists driving alongside Oxford Street. If you noticed something or captured footage on sprint cam as you drove previous the world we might additionally like to listen to from you.

“I appreciate the incident has caused major disruption in the city, with a number of roads closed. We are working to reduce this impact as soon as we can.

“Local officers might be within the space over the approaching days finishing up reassurance patrols. If anybody has any issues, please converse to an officer.

“If you can help in any way, call 101 and quote incident number 495 of 3 February.”

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