Teenager from London appears in court charged with murder in Leicester
Harper Dennis is accused of killing Khaleed Oladipo
Last updated 7th Feb 2026
A teenager from London has appeared in court charged with the murder of 20-year-old student Khaleed Oladipo in Leicester.
Harper Dennis, 18, of North Road, West Drayton, has been charged with murder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place, Leicestershire Police said.
Mr Oladipo died on Tuesday 3rd February 2026 after he was stabbed in the chest near De Monfort University.
Mr Oladipo, who was living in Leicester and studying cybersecurity at the university, was described by his family as an "extremely loved son, brother, uncle, boyfriend and friend" with a passion for football.
Dennis appeared at Leicester Magistrates' Court on Saturday and was remanded into custody.
No pleas were given and he was told he will face trial.
Dennis is to next appear for a preliminary hearing at Leicester Crown Court on February 10.
The force said he has also been charged with two counts of possession of an offensive weapon in a private place, which are unrelated to the murder investigation.