Leicester Stabbing — Police and emergency services are on the scene following reports of a stabbing on Aikman Avenue in the New Parks area of Leicester. The incident was called in earlier today and a crime scene is currently in place.
Officers from Leicestershire Police have cordoned off part of the street while investigations are underway. According to publicly available data, the New Parks ward (which includes Aikman Avenue) has seen multiple crime incidents reported in recent weeks.
Residents in the area have been urged to remain calm and to provide any information or footage they may have to the police. No further details regarding the victim’s condition or the identity of any potential suspects have yet been released.
The investigation is ongoing and officers are appealing for anyone who was in the vicinity of Aikman Avenue at the time and witnessed anything suspicious to come forward. Updates will follow as more information becomes available.