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News · 4 February 2026

Police Probe ‘Very Serious Incident’ at De Montfort University Campus

Police Probe ‘Very Serious Incident’ at De Montfort University Campus

A major emergency response is underway after a “very serious incident” unfolded on the De Montfort University campus in Leicester, prompting police to seal off Oxford Street and surrounding roads in the city centre as they investigate. Leicestershire Police and university officials have not released detailed information about what happened, but support services are being offered to anyone affected. Traffic disruptions and closures remain in place while enquiries continue.

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