LONDON -- A man in his 20s died after being stabbed near Leicester city center, local police said on Wednesday.

The victim was stabbed on Tuesday evening, and died shortly after being sent to hospital.

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Police said they believe the stabbing followed an altercation between two men, and a murder investigation is underway.

Earlier on Wednesday, local media said a "very serious incident" occurred at De Montfort University on Tuesday evening, citing university statement.