A De Montfort University student died after being stabbed in Leicester on Feb. 3, 2026; an 18-year-old was arrested.

A man in his 20s, identified as a De Montfort University student, died after being stabbed in Leicester city centre on February 3, 2026, near Oxford Street and Bonners Lane around 5 p.m. Police confirmed an altercation with another man, who fled the scene. The victim was taken to Leicester Royal Infirmary but pronounced dead. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. Authorities are reviewing CCTV and dashcam footage, speaking to witnesses, and urging anyone with information to contact them. Road closures and disruption followed, and the university is offering support to students, staff, and the victim’s family.