Student stabbed to death on university campus named locally

Tributes have been paid to the student who was stabbed to death on a university campus in Leicester.

The man in his 20s, named locally in tributes as Khaleed, was found collapsed in Oxford Street, on the De Montfort University campus, with stab wounds just after 5pm on Tuesday evening.

Khaleed was taken to the Leicester Royal Infirmary where he later died from his injuries.

A 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. A cordon remains in place at the scene.

Flowers have now been left at the scene on the campus. One note, accompanied by flowers, read: ‘To Khaleed and family. I am so saddened that your life has been taken too soon.’

‘My thoughts are with your family and friends.’

The University’s Chancellor has also left a tribute at the scene, which reads: ‘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.’

Leicestershire Police said the incident is not believed to be terrorism related and are urging anyone with any information to come forward.

From enquiries carried out so far, they believe the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street. That man left the scene before the police arrived.

Detective Inspector Lorna Granville, Senior Investigating Officer, said: ‘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 men is believed to have been stabbed and has then collapsed in the street. Despite the best efforts of medical staff he died in hospital.

‘CCTV in the area is currently being reviewed and officers are speaking to potential witnesses to assist with our investigation. We know a lot of people came to the aid of the victim before emergency services arrived and we want to thank them for their help.

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

‘The incident happened at 5pm so we know the area was also busy with motorists driving along Oxford Street. If you saw anything or captured footage on dash cam as you drove past the area we would also like to hear 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 will be in the area over the coming days carrying out reassurance patrols. If anyone has any concerns, please speak to an officer.’

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