Adnitt Road Murder Inquiry: Detectives carry out warrants in Northampton as investigation continues

Northamptonshire Police gave an update on Saturday afternoon following the death of the teenager on Tuesday night.

Senior Investigating Officer Detective Chief Inspector Ryan Catling said: “At approximately 7.30pm yesterday, Friday, July 10, police officers executed warrants on three properties in the Weedon Road area of Northampton.

“These were carried out as part of the wider investigation into the murder of a 16-year-old boy in Adnitt Road, Abington, Northampton on Tuesday, July 7.

“No arrests were made following the warrants, however, a 21-year-old man arrested on Thursday, July 9, on suspicion of murder, remains in police custody.

“Our investigation is continuing at pace and we are following a number of lines of inquiry. However, we would still like to speak to anyone who may have information that could assist the investigation.

“Any small piece of information or camera footage is useful and could be the vital detail we need as part of our enquiry. If you have anything you think could assist us, please get in touch as soon as possible.

“The public will continue to see police activity in the town over the weekend and our neighbourhood policing team will be carrying out patrols across the area. Please do speak with them if you have any concerns.”

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO and Giving information | Crimestoppers. Or alternatively information can be submitted via an online portal: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk).

Please quote incident number 26000400106 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

A 19-year-old man, a 56-year-old man and a 51-year-old woman arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender have been released on bail, pending further inquiries.