The victim was found in the early hours of the morning and died later that day
Barbourne Road, Worcester.(Image: Google Maps)
A student at a university in Bristol suffered stab wounds, police have said, as his death is subject to a murder investigation.
30-year-old Vijay Kumar, a student at the University of the West of England (UWE), was found at around 4.15am on Barbourne Road, Worcester, on Tuesday, November 25.
He was found with injuries which were described as serious and was taken to hospital but died later that day, West Mercia Police have said.
Five men were arrested on suspicious of murder and have been released on bail, the force added. A sixth man was also arrested on suspicion of murder but was released with no further action.
West Mercia Police told BristolLive that Vijay had suffered stab wounds when he was found by police.
The investigation into his death, which is being treated as a murder investigation, is ongoing and police are urging anyone with any information to contact the force.
Indian media said that the student was from the North Indian state of Haryana and that his family have appealed in help repatriating his body back to India.
The family of the student issued a heartfelt tribute which said that his death “has left us devastated and has created a void in our lives”.
A spokesperson for UWE said: “The university is deeply shocked and saddened by the news of Vijay’s death and would like to express our condolences to his family at this incredibly distressing time.
“We are in touch with Vijay’s family and have offered them our full support.
“The university is also working with the police to support their ongoing investigation.”
In a statement from Detective Chief Inspector Lee Holehouse, released on Friday, November 28, he said: “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.
“As part of these enquiries, officers will remain on Barbourne Road over the weekend, and I would like to reassure the community that this is to continue gathering evidence and the public should not be alarmed.
“The five men who were arrested on suspicion of murder are now on bail and will continue to help us with our investigation.
“I continue to appeal to anyone who has any information that would help with our enquiries to please come forward, however insignificant you feel it may be; it could be a vital piece of information.
“Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of the man who has died.”