Murder investigation launched after man fatally stabbed in Leicester
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- Leicestershire Police have launched a murder investigation after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in Leicester on Wednesday night.
- An officer was flagged down on London Road, and the victim later died in hospital.
- Police believe the stabbing occurred in De Montfort Place, and no arrests have been made.
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A murder investigation was launched after a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in Leicester on Wednesday night. Police believe the incident occurred in De Montfort Place.
A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally stabbed in Leicester.
Leicestershire Police said an officer in a police car was flagged down in London Road, close to Saxby Street, by a man who had "significant injuries" to his chest and stomach at about 22:45 BST on Wednesday.
Paramedics were called and the man, who was in his 20s, was taken to hospital, where he died in the early hours of Thursday morning, the force added.
Following initial inquiries, police believe the man may have been stabbed in De Montfort Place - at the rear of a number of properties in London Road.
No arrests have been made so far and detectives are appealing for any potential witnesses, including anyone with dashcam footage, to come forward.
A scene preservation is in place at the location while a forensic examination is carried out.
Open Questions
- Who is the victim?
- What was the motive for the stabbing?
- Who is responsible for the stabbing?
