Indian Student Murdered in Worcester UK: 30-Year-Old Vijay Kumar Sheoran from Haryana Killed in Stabbing Attack

UK police are still in the process of formally identifying the victim (Representational)

London:

A 30-year-old man, locally identified as an Indian student, was fatally stabbed during an attack in central England and subsequently died in hospital from serious injuries.

West Mercia Police issued an appeal on Friday requesting information from any witnesses to the attack that occurred earlier in the week in Worcester.

Although UK police have not yet formally identified the victim, Indian news sources have named him as Vijay Kumar Sheoran from Haryana's Charkhi Dadri district.

"Officers discovered a 30-year-old man with serious injuries on Barbourne Road in Worcester around 4:15 am on Tuesday morning (25 November)," stated West Mercia Police in their release.

"He was transported to hospital but unfortunately passed away later that day. Five men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently on bail as the investigation continues," the statement further noted.

A sixth individual who was also arrested on suspicion of murder has since been released with no further action.

Detective Chief Inspector Lee Holehouse of West Mercia expressed that the force's thoughts remain with the deceased's family and friends as he appealed for information.

"My team has been conducting extensive inquiries over the past few days to determine what transpired on Tuesday morning and what led to this man's death," said Holehouse.

"As part of these inquiries, officers will maintain presence on Barbourne Road throughout the weekend. I want to reassure the community that this is to continue gathering evidence, and the public should not be concerned."

"The five men arrested on suspicion of murder are now on bail and will continue to assist with our investigation," he stated.

"I continue to urge anyone with information that could help our inquiries to come forward, regardless of how insignificant it may seem; it could provide vital information," he added.

Meanwhile, Charkhi Dadri MLA Sunil Satpal Sangwan took to social media to express condolences and offer support to the family during their "unbearable moment of grief".

"Deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic death of Vijay Kumar Sheoran, an Indian student from Village Jagrambas, District Charkhi Dadri (Haryana), who lost his life following a brutal stabbing incident in Worcester, United Kingdom," he stated.

He urged the Indian government to "intervene at the earliest and extend every possible support to the grieving family - especially by ensuring the urgent repatriation of his mortal remains to India".

"We also appeal for a transparent, fair, and time-bound investigation so that justice is served and the perpetrators are held strictly accountable," he added.