Police have closed a number of roads in Leicester as a “very serious incident” has been declared at De Montfort University.
According to police, a number of roads in the city remain closed, following Tuesday night’s incident on Oxford Street.
Police have released no further details so far.
Support was being offered to students and staff who witnessed the incident, De Montfort University said.
“'We are aware of a very serious incident on our campus”, a spokesperson for the university told the BBC.
“We are working with Leicestershire Police as they launch an immediate investigation. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by what has happened”, the spokesperson added.
More to follow.
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4th February 2026
10:20am GMT
