The student who tragically lost his life after an alleged stabbing near De Montfort University has seen the victim’s first name shared locally after tributes were left at the campus.
Police were called just after 5pm on Tuesday (February 3) after a report that a man in his 20s had collapsed in Oxford Street, Leicester, close to the junction with Bonners Lane, near De Montfort University (DMU), having been involved in a “confrontation” with another man.
The victim, who DMU confirmed was one of its students, was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary where he died a short time later, Leicestershire Police said.
Tributes at the scene of the incident on Wednesday morning named the victim as Khaleed, according to LeicesterLive.
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A note accompanied by flowers reads: “To Khaleed and family. I am so saddened that your life has been taken too soon. My thoughts are with your family and friends.”
Another floral tribute was left by DMU’s vice chancellor Katie Normington. The university official said on Wednesday: “We are devastated by the tragic death of one of our students. Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by what has happened.
“We are offering direct support to students, staff and the family of the victim. We are working with Leicestershire Police as they investigate this tragic incident.”
A 18-year-old man who was arrested on suspicion of murder is in police custody, the force said.
Police said from inquiries carried out so far it is believed the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street, who left the scene before officers arrived.
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Leicestershire police and crime commissioner Rupert Matthews said: “My thoughts are with all those affected by this horrific, and shocking, incident.
“A young man’s life has been unnecessarily cut short, and that is a tragedy. I know that the police are working tirelessly to bring the person, or persons, responsible to justice.
“I have been kept fully briefed by the chief constable, and I am aware that an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
“In addition, local officers will be in the area over the coming days carrying out reassurance patrols.
“I urge anyone with information that may help the inquiry to come forward, and of course, they can speak to local officers about any concerns they may have.”
Anyone with information that could help the investigation can call 101 quoting incident number 495 of February 3.
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