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Man appears in court charged with murder of student

Man appears in court charged with murder of student

Summary

An 18-year-old man has been charged with murder after a De Montfort University student, Khaleed Oladipo, was fatally stabbed in Leicester. Harper Dennis appeared in court and faces charges related to murder and possession of weapons. Oladipo was a cyber-security student and his family expressed great sadness over his death.

Key Facts

  • An 18-year-old named Harper Dennis has been charged with the murder of Khaleed Oladipo.
  • Khaleed Oladipo, aged 20, was a student at De Montfort University studying cyber-security.
  • Oladipo died in the hospital after being stabbed on Oxford Street, Leicester.
  • The incident happened near the university campus, and police responded shortly after 5 PM.
  • Dennis also faces charges of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
  • Additional charges against Dennis involve possessing offensive weapons in a private place, which are not connected to the murder.
  • Oladipo's family released a statement describing him as a loved family member and thanked bystanders who helped.
  • De Montfort University's vice-chancellor stated the university is providing support to students, staff, and Oladipo's family.
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