Leicester street stabbing death treated as murder

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Police at Green Lane Road, North Evington
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Officers have appealed for anyone with information to come forward

A murder investigation has begun after a man was found with fatal stab injuries in Leicester.

The victim was found in Green Lane Road, North Evington, Leicester by ambulance crews at about 02:30 BST.

Despite treatment, the casualty, who has not yet been named, was declared dead at 03:00 BST.

Police said they were treating the death as murder but "keeping an open mind as the investigation is in the early stages".

No arrests have so far been made and witnesses have been urged to come forward.

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