Man taken to hospital after stabbing in Leicester

Police cordon-off an area of pavement following incident this morning

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 29th Dec 2024

Detectives in Leicester are appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward after a man was stabbed in London Road.

Police were called just before 4.30am this morning and found a man in his 20s, near Saxby Street and Prebend Street.

He was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Officers from Leicestershire Police will remain in the area this morning as the investigation to establish what happened continues.

Detective Sergeant Dan Robberts said: “While we’re carrying out further enquiries, I’d ask anyone who may be able to help to get in touch today.

“Given the location where the incident occurred, there may be motorists with dashcam footage but I’d also ask anyone who saw or filmed the incident to come forward. Anything you’re able to provide or tell us could assist us.”

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