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Leicester street 'murder' victim died from stab wound | |
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A man who was found injured outside a railway station died from a stab wound, a post-mortem examination has revealed. | A man who was found injured outside a railway station died from a stab wound, a post-mortem examination has revealed. |
The 30-year-old local man, who has not been formally identified, was discovered in London Road, Leicester, just before 00:40 GMT on Wednesday. | The 30-year-old local man, who has not been formally identified, was discovered in London Road, Leicester, just before 00:40 GMT on Wednesday. |
It was initially believed the victim, who died later in hospital, had been struck by a vehicle. | It was initially believed the victim, who died later in hospital, had been struck by a vehicle. |
A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. | A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody. |
Live updates and more from Leicestershire | Live updates and more from Leicestershire |
Det Ch Insp Martin Smalley said: "We have found CCTV images that show him walking along London Road and then collapsing in the street. | Det Ch Insp Martin Smalley said: "We have found CCTV images that show him walking along London Road and then collapsing in the street. |
"He appears to be staggering, and some people may have assumed that he was suffering from the effects of alcohol. | "He appears to be staggering, and some people may have assumed that he was suffering from the effects of alcohol. |
"In fact, he had been fatally injured. I need to hear from anyone who may have seen him." | "In fact, he had been fatally injured. I need to hear from anyone who may have seen him." |
Part of London Road outside the city's railway station was closed for forensic examination for much of the day on Wednesday. | Part of London Road outside the city's railway station was closed for forensic examination for much of the day on Wednesday. |
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