A ‘very serious incident’ has been declared at De Montfort University in Leicester. 

Police said a number of roads remain closed in the city following an incident on Oxford Street on Tuesday night.

No further details have been released. 

De Montfort University said it was offering support to students and staff who witnessed what happened. 

A spokesperson for the university told the BBC: ‘We are aware of a very serious incident on our campus.

‘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.’

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A ‘very serious incident’ has been declared at De Montfort University in Leicester

Police said a number of roads remain closed in the city following an incident on Oxford Street on Tuesday night