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‘Serious’ police incident in Leicester as emergency services called to De Montfort University

Police tape near the scene of an incident
Police tape near the scene of an incident (Peter Byrne/PA)
  • Emergency services are responding to a serious incident at De Montfort University in Leicester.
  • A large police cordon has been established in Leicester city centre since Tuesday evening, leading to multiple road closures.
  • De Montfort University is cooperating with Leicestershire Police's immediate investigation and offering support to affected students and staff.
  • Road closures, including Infirmary Road and Oxford Street, are expected to remain in place for several hours, causing traffic disruption.
  • Access to Leicester Royal Infirmary is affected, with NHS staff requiring ID for car park entry and patients advised to allow extra time for appointments.
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