Murder trial set over fatal stabbing of student

A murder trial has been set over a fatal stabbing near a university campus in Leicester.

Harper Dennis, 18, appeared at Leicester Crown Court charged with the murder of De Montfort University (DMU) student Khaleed Oladipo on 3 February.

Dennis, of Bath Lane in Leicester, only spoke to confirm his name on Tuesday before being remanded into custody.

A trial set for 10 August is expected to last three weeks.

A tribute released by the family of Oladipo, from London, said he was in his second year at DMU and had been studying cyber-security.

They described him as "a good boy who loved his family" and thanked the members of the public who stopped to try and help him after he was stabbed.

"We cannot begin to put into words how sad we are to have lost Khaleed. He was an extremely loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and friend," the family added.

The force said it was called to Oxford Street, close to the junction with Bonners Lane, just after 17:00 GMT, and several nearby roads were subsequently closed.

Prof Katie Normington, vice-chancellor of DMU, said she was "devastated" over Oladipo's death, adding direct support was being offered to students, staff and his family.

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