Five arrested after firearm discharged in cemetery in Northampton

The incident happened at Towcester Road Cemetery at just before 12.45pm on Friday August 22.

Police say they received reports that a firearm had been discharged.

Eyewitnesses reported seeing a large emergency service presence in the area.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesperson said: “Today (Tuesday August 26), the force executed warrants at two addresses in Northampton. As a result, five people have been arrested on suspicion of firearm offences.”

Those arrested were a 46-year-old man, a 28-year-old man and a 19-year-old man who are all still in police custody. A 19-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy from Northampton, have both been released with no further action.