Briar Hill murder investigation: Total of seven people arrested including four teenage boys
A total of seven people have now been arrested in connection with a murder investigation in Northampton, police have confirmed.
According to Northamptonshire Police, four teenage boys have been arrested on suspicion of murder, after a man in his 20s died at the scene of a stabbing at the skate park in Ringway, Briar Hill on Wednesday February 18.
Police have also confirmed that three adults – two men and one woman – have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
All seven arrested are from Northampton and remain in police custody this afternoon (Thursday February 19).
A spokeswoman for Northamptonshire Police said: “Seven people have now been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody this afternoon.
"They are four teenage boys aged 17, 16, 15 and 14, who have been arrested on suspicion of murder.
"Two men aged 35 and 56, and a woman aged 33 have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.”
Police were initially called to the skate park at around 3.45pm on Wednesday, after reports two people had been stabbed, following an altercation. One man was pronounced dead at the scene and a teenage boy is in hospital. Two teenage boys, a man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the incident.
A large police cordon remains in the place around the skate park on today. House-to-house enquiries and an increased police presence will also remain in the area, including high-visibility patrols to offer reassurance and support the community. Anyone who has any concerns is encouraged to speak to an officer.
Police would like to urgently hear from anyone who has relevant information, including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage.
The force has said more details will be released when possible.
A councillor for the area and Mike Reader MP have also released statements about the incident.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, quoting incident number: 26000098294.
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).