Murder investigations continue in Northampton

Three men remain in custody after a man in his 20s died following an assault in Little Billing.

Superintendent Rachael Handford
Author: Andrea FoxPublished 13th Dec 2024
Last updated 13th Dec 2024

Murder investigations continue in Northampton after a man in his 20s died following a serious assault.

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

Northamptonshire Police have called it "an exceptionally sad and tragic incident", and offered sincere condolences to the victims family, who we are supporting by specially trained officers, and friends.

Police want to reassure the wider community that they have a dedicated team of officers working at pace to establish why this has happened.

West Local Policing Area Commander, Superintendent Rachael Handford has issued a statement following the man's death:

"We know people are very shocked and upset by what has taken place, and our officers will remain in the area over the coming days to provide reassurance and to be on hand if anybody has any concerns. "

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Three people have been arrested, arrested in connection with this investigation and they remain in police custody at this time. Officers still want to hear from anyone who has any information which could assist them in their investigations.

Northamptonshire Police are encouraging people with information, however small, to get in touch as soon as they can, and are also asking for anyone with doorbell or dash-cam footage to get in touch.

Superintendent Rachael Handford said

"Family and friends should be coming together at this time of year, in the festive period. However, today one family from our Northampton community are suffering unimaginable loss.

From one mother to another mother, my thoughts are with you, your husband, and your children. I am very sorry for your loss."

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