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Indian student stabbed to death in UK
The victim, Vijay Kumar Sheoran, was an Indian student from Charkhi Dadri in Haryana.
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Jeffin T. Kaleekal - Mon, 01, Dec 2025
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Vijay Kumar Sheoran / Sunil Satpal Sangwan via X
A 30-year-old Indian man, identified as Vijay Kumar Sheoran from Haryana, was killed in Worcester, England, on Nov. 25. The individual was found by police officials on Barbourne Road with critical stab wounds and was rushed to the hospital. However, he succumbed to his injuries later that day.
While the U.K. police are yet to confirm the victim's identity, Charkhi Dadri MLA Sunil Satpal Sangwan confirmed the victim's identity on X as "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."
Sangwan appealed for a "transparent, fair, and time-bound investigation".
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.
— Sunil Satpal Sangwan (@sunilsangwanckd) November 29, 2025
I earnestly urge @PMOIndia @MEAIndia… pic.twitter.com/AwYbpq4lWa
The Consulate General of India in Birmingham also expressed its condolences and noted that it is in touch with the family and UK authorities to provide all possible assistance in the repatriation of his mortal remains to India.
"Five men were arrested on suspicion of murder and are now on bail as the investigation continues," the West Mercia Police said in a statement.
Detective Chief Inspector Lee Holehouse said that the force's "thoughts remain with the family and friends of the man who has died."
He added, "Over the course of the last few days my team have been conducting extensive lines of enquiries to ascertain what happened on Tuesday morning and what led to a man losing his life."
The police have also appealed for people with any information of the attack to come forward and aid with the ongoing investigation.
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