Major Police Response at De Montfort University Following Serious Incident
A significant police operation remains underway in Leicester following what authorities have described as a 'very serious incident' at De Montfort University. The event, which occurred near The Innovation Centre on Oxford Street, prompted a substantial emergency services deployment, including multiple police units and Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service.
Ongoing Scene Preservation and Road Closures
Leicestershire Police have confirmed that scene preservation measures are actively in place as investigations continue. This has necessitated the closure of several key roads in the vicinity, affecting both vehicular and pedestrian access. The following routes are currently shut:
- Infirmary Road at the junction with Aylestone Road
- Infirmary Square
- Oxford Street to the junction of Newarke Street
- Carlton Street
- York Road
- Lower Brown Street
- The Gateway
- Gosling Street
These closures have caused notable traffic disruptions in Leicester city centre, with motorists advised to seek alternative routes and avoid the area entirely.
University Response and Support Measures
De Montfort University has issued a formal statement acknowledging the incident and expressing solidarity with those affected. A spokesperson said, 'We are aware of a very serious incident on our campus this evening. We are working with Leicestershire Police as they launch an immediate investigation. Our thoughts are with everyone affected by what has happened. We are offering direct support to students and staff who witnessed the incident.'
University security officers were observed collaborating with police at the scene, underscoring the coordinated response effort.
Emergency Services Deployment and Public Advisory
The incident sparked a large-scale emergency services presence, with multiple police cordons established around the Oxford Street and Bonners Lane area. Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service personnel were also deployed to assist. While the precise nature of the incident remains undisclosed by authorities, the scale of the response indicates its severity.
Police have urged the public to respect the cordoned areas and avoid the vicinity to facilitate their investigative work. Updates are expected as the situation develops and further details emerge from the ongoing police inquiry.
