Leicester fatal stabbing prompts murder investigation

An 18-year-old man has died after being found with multiple stab wounds in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police said he was found injured in Melbourne Street, in the Spinney Hills area of the city, at 23:45 BST on Wednesday.

He died in hospital in the early hours of Thursday, the force added.

A murder investigation has been opened and officers have appealed for witnesses and to anyone with information on the stabbing.

Resident Ibrahim Kasuji, who witnessed the aftermath said: "All the street was rallying together to try and save his life.

"I saw the neighbours putting towels on him, on various places.

"It was a catastrophe, I'm really distraught to be honest."

"A lady was very kind, and she came out of her house with some towels to try and stop the wounds," witness Suleman Kasuji said.

"We were trying to talk to him to keep him awake, then the police and ambulance came to deal with him."

Det Ch Insp Joe Banfield, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "A scene remains in place in the area while these inquiries are ongoing.

"We understand that the incident will have caused concern and our officers do remain in the area speaking to people and offering reassurance."

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