Six arrests in Leicester murder investigation after man dies in Sawley Street house
Six men have been detained in connection with a fatal stabbing in Leicester, as police launch a murder investigation. The incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday at a residence on Sawley Street, with officers called to the scene by the East Midlands Ambulance Service just after 1:30am.
What happened on Sawley Street
Emergency services arrived to find a man in his 30s suffering a stab wound. Despite the responders’ best efforts, he was pronounced dead at the scene. Leicestershire Police confirmed the man’s death and said the investigation is now treating the incident as murder.
Arrests so far
A 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the death. In addition, five other men, aged between 24 and 53, have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Detectives say the victim and the man in custody are known to each other, and officers are working to establish the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal stabbing.
What investigators are doing
Detective Chief Inspector Tim Lindley, who is leading the inquiry, explained that police believe the incident occurred inside the Sawley Street address in the early hours. He emphasized that the priority is to determine precisely what happened and to piece together the events surrounding the death.
House-to-house inquiries and scene management
As part of the investigation, officers have been conducting house-to-house inquiries to gather testimonies and identify potential witnesses. The street was cordoned off for much of the day while authorities carried out searches and collected evidence. The cordon has since been lifted as the scene assessment moved forward.
What residents and the public can do
Police have asked anyone who heard or saw anything related to the incident to come forward. Even seemingly minor details can help detectives reconstruct the events of that night. People with information are encouraged to contact Leicestershire Police with any relevant observations, including dashcam footage or descriptions of vehicles seen in the area around Sawley Street in the early hours.
Why this matters
Fatal stabbings are rare in residential areas, and authorities stress the importance of rapid, thorough investigations to establish the facts and support the community. While the investigation continues, police have urged calm and cooperation from residents in the neighbourhood.
Next steps
Detectives will review all collected evidence, interview additional witnesses, and determine whether further arrests are required as the inquiry progresses. The public can expect continued updates as the investigation unfolds and more information becomes available.
