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.

From enquiries carried out so far, it is believed the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street. That man left the scene prior to police arriving.

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

Detective Inspector Lorna Granville, Senior Investigating Officer, said: “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".