Hinckley stabbing: Teenager found dead in street

Police were called to Sword Drive in Hinckley at 00:55 BST on Monday

An 18-year-old man has been stabbed to death in Leicestershire.

Police were alerted at 00:55 BST and the man was found injured in Sword Drive, Hinckley. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Principal Richard Cahill, of Hinckley Academy, said the victim was a former student and there was "sadness and anger" felt by the community.

He said: "It is tragic and it could have been prevented. There's a sadness his friends, family and the school community feel.

"There's also a sense of anger about what a senseless waste it was."

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Floral tributes were left near the scene

Students and staff from the school have left tributes near the scene, including a school tie in a bunch of flowers.

One message on a card read: "You will be missed. From all at Hinckley Academy xxx."

Mr Cahill said: "They felt it was a fitting tribute to come and bring some flowers and a school tie to honour his memory."

He added students and staff affected by the death were being supported and would be offered counselling.

A police cordon was in place at the crime scene

Det Insp Jonathan Blockley, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: "We are starting to piece together the circumstances surrounding what happened and how this man sustained his injury.

"While we have already identified a number of witnesses, it's still important we speak to anyone who may have witnessed this incident or has any information as to why it took place."

A police cordon was in place for several hours and a number of roads were closed. Those roads have reopened.