Man arrested after knife attack in Kettering

Police are appealing for witnesses following the incident in Northfield Avenue.

Author: Ellie RobsonPublished 19th Nov 2025

A man has been arrested after attacking another man with a knife in Kettering.

The incident occurred on Northfield Avenue on Tuesday 18 November, between 7:05pm and 7:50pm. Members of the public restrained the suspect before police arrived at the scene.

No one was seriously injured during the attack.

Officers from Northamptonshire Police are asking witnesses or anyone with information, video, or dash cam footage of the incident to come forward.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the knife attack and remains in police custody at this time.

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