Northants Police arrest man on suspicion of attempted murder
Officers have launched an appeal over a serious assault and vehicle fire
Last updated 3rd May 2024
A 47-year-old Rushden man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following incidents on Sunday April 29.
Detectives investigating a serious assault on a woman in Irthlingborough are linking it with a car fire in Rushden and are appealing for information and witnesses.
The assault took place inside a black Toyota RAV4 car in Diamond Way, Irthlingborough, during the evening.
The vehicle had travelled to the location from Mill Road, Wellingborough, at around 7.50pm that night, and returned there shortly after 11pm the same evening, where the woman was able to leave the vehicle and seek medical treatment.
It then travelled to a layby on the A6 at Rushden, on the stretch between the roundabouts with Bedford Road and Newton Road, before reports that it was on fire were made to emergency services at around 4am.
Officers are appealing for anyone who saw the vehicle and any of its occupants at any of the above locations during the stated times to get in touch.
They would especially like to hear from anyone with dash-cam footage which could help their investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555111.