Teenager charged with murder of Leicester student appears in court

A teenager accused of murdering Leicester student Khaleed Oladipo appeared in court.

Harper Dennis, 18, of North Road, West Drayton, London, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, Leicestershire Police said.

Mr Oladipo, a De Montfort University student, died after being stabbed in the chest in Leicester city center on Tuesday night.

Mr Oladipo, who lives in Leicester and studied cyber security at university, was described by his family as a “hugely loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and friend” who was passionate about football.

Dennis appeared at Leicester Magistrates’ Court on Saturday and was remanded in custody.

No defense was made and he was told he would be tried.

Dennis’ next hearing will be held at Leicester Crown Court on February 10.

Police said he was also charged with two counts of possessing an offensive weapon in a private place, unrelated to the murder investigation.