A cordon has been set up close to The Innovation Centre in Oxford Street
Joel Moore Senior Reporter
20:38, 03 Feb 2026
Police senior investigators pictured in Oxford Street, Leicester city centre(Image: Leicestershire Live/ Dylan Hayward)
De Montfort University (DMU) says it is working with police following a ‘very serious incident’ on its Leicester city centre campus on Tuesday evening (February 3).
A cordon was set up close to the crossing and section of the pavement outside of The Innovation Centre, which is part of DMU, in Oxford Street from before 6pm.
Leicestershire Police confirmed the road had been closed at the junction with Grange Lane while officers “deal with an incident” but are yet to reveal the nature of the events.
A spokesperson for DMU 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.”
When Leicestershire Live attended the scene earlier on Tuesday evening there were around four police cars at the scene, alongside seven Leicestershire Police officers.
Leicestershire Fire and Rescue Service were also present, with it also reported that there were DMU security officers in the area.
In a brief statement issued just before 6pm, Leicestershire Police said Oxford Street – at the junction of Grange Lane – had been closed “while we deal with a police incident”.
“Please avoid the area,” a force spokesman said.
Leicestershire Police have been contacted for further comment.