Woman and teenager arrested on suspicion of murder

A woman and a teenager have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was found dead in a house in Leicester.

Emergency services attended Oakdale Close, Braunstone Frith, just after 22:40 BST on Wednesday following reports of a stabbing.

Leicestershire Police said a man was pronounced dead at the scene.

A woman, 32, and boy, 16, both remain in custody on suspicion of murder.

Following previous police contact, the force said it had made a mandatory referral to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC).

Detectives are carrying out further inquiries at the address, while officers carry out further patrols.

Det Insp Mike Chandler, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), said: "Our investigation into this incident is in its early stages, and two people remain under arrest. Support is being provided to the family of the deceased.

"Officers are carrying out inquiries in the area, and I'd ask anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

"We're particularly keen to speak to those who saw anyone entering or leaving the property in Oakdale Close and may have captured their movements on CCTV, a doorbell camera or dashcam."

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