Murder charge after student stabbed near university
#murder charge #student stabbed #De Montfort University #Leicester #Khaleed Oladipo #Harper Dennis #cyber-security #football fan
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- An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after a student was fatally stabbed near De Montfort University in Leicester.
- Khaleed Oladipo, a 20-year-old cyber-security student, died from a stab wound to the chest.
- The suspect, Harper Dennis, is set to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday.
- Oladipo's family described him as a loving family man and an avid football fan.
- Police were called to the scene just after 17:00 GMT on Tuesday, and several nearby roads were closed.
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Joe CybersecurityAh yes, nothing says 'I’m a responsible adult' like bringing an offensive weapon to a study session. Hope the cybersecurity curriculum includes 'how to dodge literal knives.' #DMU #NotCool
Professor HumorIn a shocking twist, the only thing more lethal than a parking ticket near a university are the weapon charges. Let's hope 'How Not to Get Stabbed' is on the syllabus next semester. #DMU #CampusLife
ArsenalFanGoneStabbing over football?! Really?! I thought the only thing that could hurt you about Arsenal was their defense! Let’s stick to banter, people! #Tragic #DMU
Leicester GrumblerEvery week a new scandal breaks near campus. At this rate, DMU might just change its name to 'De Montfort University of Dysfunctional Drama.' #NotThatKindOfCampus #DMU
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De Montfort University
Public university in Leicester, England
De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) is a public university in the city of Leicester, England. It was established in accordance with the Further and Higher Education Act in 1992 as a degree awarding body. The name De Montfort University was taken from Simon de Montfort, a 13th-century Earl of Leic...
Leicester
City and unitary authority in England
Leicester ( LES-tər) is a city, unitary authority area, and the county town of Leicestershire in the East Midlands of England. It is the largest city in the East Midlands with a population of 388,348 in 2024. The greater Leicester urban area had a population of 559,017 in 2021, making it the 11th m...
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Murder charge after student stabbed near university 16 minutes ago Share Save Matt Taylor East Midlands Share Save An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after a student was fatally stabbed near a university campus. De Montfort University student Khaleed Oladipo, 20, died in hospital on Tuesday evening after he was stabbed in Oxford Street, Leicester. Harper Dennis, of North Road, West Drayton in London, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, Leicestershire Police confirmed. The force said Dennis was due to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday. A tribute released by the family of Oladipo, from London, said he was in his second year at DMU and had been studying cyber-security. They described him as "a good boy who loved his family" and thanked the members of the public who stopped to try and help him after he was stabbed. Oladipo's family said one of his main passions was football and believed he was on his way home to watch Arsenal, the team he supported, when he was stabbed. According to police, a post-mortem examination showed he died as a result of a stab wound to the chest. The force said it was called to Oxford Street, close to the junction with Bonners Lane, just after 17:00 GMT on Tuesday, and several nearby roads were subsequently closed. Prof Katie Normington, vice-chancellor of DMU, said she was "devastated" over Oladipo's death, adding direct support was being offered to students, staff and his family. Police said Dennis had also been charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, which are unrelated to the murder investigation. Follow BBC Leicester on Facebook , on X , or on Instagram . Send your story ideas to [email protected] or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Related internet links Leicestershire Police Leicestershire Police Leicester