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Police were called to the scene just after 5pm on Tuesday following a report a man had collapsed near De Montfort University.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The university’s vice-chancellor, Professor Katie Normington, said: “We are devastated to confirm the tragic death of one of our students.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Our thoughts are with everyone who is affected by what has happened.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“We are offering direct support to students, staff and the family of the victim.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Police said it is believed the victim was involved in an altercation with another man in the street, who left the scene before officers arrived.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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