The trial of Harper Dennis has commenced following the death of Khaleed Oladipo, a student at De Montfort University. Prosecutors told the court that the fatal encounter occurred after a disagreement between the two, who were previously friends, regarding a fake Rolex watch. According to the prosecution, the dispute escalated, resulting in Dennis allegedly stabbing Oladipo in the heart.

The court proceedings are currently examining the circumstances leading up to the confrontation. While the prosecution has outlined the motive as a dispute over the counterfeit item, the defense's full counter-narrative and the specific details regarding the moments immediately preceding the stabbing are expected to be presented as the trial continues. The case has drawn attention due to the young age of the accused and the setting of the incident, which occurred in a university-affiliated context. As the trial progresses, the jury will be tasked with determining the sequence of events and the legal culpability of the defendant in the death of the student.