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| A murder inquiry is under way after a 16-year-old boy was attacked in Leicester in the early hours, police have said. | A murder inquiry is under way after a 16-year-old boy was attacked in Leicester in the early hours, police have said. |
| Four people, including two teenagers, were arrested following the incident in Fosse Road South. | |
| Leicestershire Police said the boy was attacked in the street and was pronounced dead at the scene. | Leicestershire Police said the boy was attacked in the street and was pronounced dead at the scene. |
| A 14-year-old boy, a 15-year-old girl, a 31-year-old woman and a 34-year-old man were questioned about the death. | |
| 'Early stages' | 'Early stages' |
| The area has been cordoned off to allow for detailed forensic examination to take place. | The area has been cordoned off to allow for detailed forensic examination to take place. |
| A post-mortem examination will take place later on Tuesday. | A post-mortem examination will take place later on Tuesday. |
| A police spokeswoman said she could not confirm reports that the teenager had been stabbed. | A police spokeswoman said she could not confirm reports that the teenager had been stabbed. |
| Some local residents who said they knew the victim told BBC News that he was "a lovely lad" who was keen on sports and attended school in the area. | Some local residents who said they knew the victim told BBC News that he was "a lovely lad" who was keen on sports and attended school in the area. |
| Det Ch Insp Phil Smith, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are in the very early stages of the investigation and are trying to piece together exactly what happened. | Det Ch Insp Phil Smith, who is leading the investigation, said: "We are in the very early stages of the investigation and are trying to piece together exactly what happened. |
| "I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, was in the area at the time or has any information that could help with our investigation to get in touch urgently." | "I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident, was in the area at the time or has any information that could help with our investigation to get in touch urgently." |