One person taken to hospital after 'very serious incident' at De Montfort University

 A number of road closures are in place following a "serious incident" on a university campus in Leicester on Tuesday night.

Leicestershire Police said the incident took place in Oxford Street but has not shared any further information about what happened.

The force said Oxford Street, Infirmary Road and a number of surrounding streets would remain closed "for a number of hours" due to a police cordon in place.

De Montfort University (DMU) said it was aware of a "very serious incident on our campus".

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A DMU spokesperson said: "We are working with Leicestershire Police as they launch an immediate investigation.

"Our thoughts are with everyone affected by what has happened.

"We are offering direct support to students and staff who witnessed the incident."

Road closures remain in Infirmary Road, Oxford Street, Infirmary Square, Carlton Street, York Road, Lower Brown Street, The Gateway and Gosling Street.

The Infirmary Road junction with Aylestone Road and the Newarke Street junction with Oxford Street is also shut.

The force said there was no access to Infirmary Road by turning right from Welford Road.

"NHS staff will be given access to the hospital car park but will need to provide their ID to officers at the scene," police said.

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