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Detectives investigating the serious assault of a man in Kettering have now launched a murder inquiry following his death.
Police officers attended Highfield Road in the town following reports that a man in his 30s had been seriously assaulted at the nearby Spring Rise Park shortly before 7pm on Friday, January 10.
The victim was taken to hospital where he received treatment for significant arm, hands and facial injuries and remained in a critical condition.
However, he sadly died at about 5pm on Thursday, January 16.
A preliminary forensic postmortem examination took place at Leicester Royal Infirmary yesterday (Friday, January 17).
The man’s next of kin have been supported by Northamptonshire Police following the assault and are now being assisted by specially trained officers from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Major Crime team.
Six men – four from Kettering aged 38, 24, 24 and 22, a 20-year-old man from Desborough and a 24-year-old man from Rothwell – arrested in connection with the assault have now all been further arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
An increased police presence will remain in the Highfield Road area with additional high-visibility patrols by the Kettering Neighbourhood Policing Team to offer reassurance and support.
Anyone who has any concerns is encouraged to speak to them.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell, said: “Firstly we wish to extend our sincerest condolences to the victim’s family and to reassure them, and the wider public, that we are doing everything we can to bring those responsible to justice.
“Dozens of dedicated officers and staff are now working on this case across a number of fronts, including interviewing potential witnesses, carrying out house-to-house inquiries, seeking forensic opportunities and checking CCTV footage.
“While we do have six male suspects in custody, we are still continuing to appeal for information on what has now become a murder inquiry. Any small detail may help us - we would rather have that well-meaning information, than not have it at all.”
Anyone who was in the area or has any information including relevant CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage, should call 101, quoting incident number 25000018864.
Alternatively information can be submitted via an online portal: Public Portal (https://mipp.police.uk/) or by calling Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555111.