Update: Murder investigation continues in Northampton

Three men arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Northampton on Wednesday (December 11) remain in police custody.

Detectives were granted an extension at Northampton Magistrates’ Court today (Friday, December 13) to continue to interview the men aged 22, 23 and 25, for up to a further 24 hours.

A forensic postmortem examination held at Leicester Royal Infirmary yesterday (Thursday, December 12), ascertained that the preliminary cause of death was a stab wound.

Emergency services were called at about 5.40pm on December 11 to Flaxwell Court following reports that a man in his 20s had been seriously assaulted. Sadly, and despite the best efforts of police officers and paramedics at the scene, he died shortly afterwards in hospital.

A murder investigation was launched which continues to move at pace and Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell of Northamptonshire Police, would like to thank members of the public who have come forward with information.

DCI Campbell said: “This is an exceptionally sad and tragic incident, and our thoughts and sincere condolences remain with this young man’s family, who continue to be supported by specially trained officers.

“His death has understandably also had a huge impact on the neighbourhood and wider community, and we would like to thank them for their support while officers carried out searches at the scene as well as those who have helped with our investigation.

“However, we would again appeal to anyone who may have information, however small, to get in touch as soon as possible if they have not already done so. Any little detail may help us piece together what happened around the time of the incident.

“Over the coming days, our neighbourhood policing team will remain in the area and anyone with any concerns, whether connected to this incident or not, is encouraged to speak to them as they will be happy to help.”

Witnesses, anyone with information, or anyone with CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage of the area at the time, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 24000735903.

Alternatively information can be submitted via an online portal: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) or by calling Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.