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Harper Dennis appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court.

Harper Dennis also charged with possession of offensive weapon after fatal stabbing in Leicester city centre

Khaleed Oladipo, 20, died in hospital after an attack close to the campus of De Montfort University on Tuesday.

Khaleed Oladipo, 20, died in hospital after an attack close to the campus of De Montfort University on Tuesday

Khaleed Oladipo, 20, died after being stabbed once in the chest in Leicester city centre

An ambulance took the man to Leicester Royal Infirmary but he died a short time later. An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody. Detective Inspector Lorna Granville, senior investigating officer, said: “We know a lot of people came to the aid…

The UK heritage shoemaker Russell Bromley has been bought by high-street clothing giant Next. Despite the brand’s rescue from administration, dozens of jobs will be lost in initial redundancies, and there are rumours that more than 30 shops could close. As one of the few independently owned footwear brands left…

The victim, in his 20s, died in hospital after the incident near the campus in Leicester on Tuesday evening.

Leicestershire Police said the incident happened around 5pm on Tuesday in Oxford Street, close to the city centre