The student victim of a fatal stabbing that sent shockwaves through Leicester on Tuesday has been named in tributes left at the scene. People have been paying their respects and leaving touching tributes since the incident earlier this week, in which a De Montfort University (DMU) student in his 20s was killed.
The victim has been named as Khaleed in tributes at the scene on Wednesday. One 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.” Flowers have also be laid on Oxford Street, outside the university’s Innovation Centre.
DMU’s vice chancellor, Katie Normington 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.”
The force said an 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.
Investigators believe that the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street, who fled before 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.
“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.”