Detective appeals to community in Northampton murder investigation

The detective in charge of an investigation into the death of 57-year-old Robert Brown in Northampton has made an appeal for the community's help to find out what happened to him.

Police were called by the East Midlands Ambulance service at about 6:30am on Friday, August 1, after Robert was found fatally injured on a bench on the towpath behind Auctioneers Court.

A post mortem examination revealed he had a wound to his arm.

One man, who was arrested in connection with the investigation has been released on bail, pending further investigation.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Inspector Torie Harrison has issued a video appeal to urge anyone who may have information and has not yet spoken to the police to get in touch.

Police are asking anyone in the area of the towpath that runs along the River Nene between Wathen Wigg Bridge and Beckets Bridge, overnight on Thursday, July 31, and Friday, August 1, to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or online at mipp.police.uk.

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