Further man arrested over murder of Northampton man David Brickwood

David Brickwood was a grandfather-of-ten.

Police investigating the 2015 murder of Northampton pensioner David Brickwood have made a further arrest.

A 32-year-old man from East London was arrested on suspicion of murder this morning (Tuesday, November 3). He is currently being held in custody for questioning, a spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said.

Police were called out to the house of scrap metal dealer, Mr Brickwood, in Lindsay Avenue, Abington, shortly after 2am on Saturday, September 26, 2015.

David Brickwood with his family. His three sons, from left, are Dale, Nathan and Gary.

"An unknown number of raiders had pushed open a downstairs window before bursting into the pensioner’s bedroom and delivering a brutal assault while he was in bed," the spokesperson said.

"David initially survived the attack and was able to call the police. Officers performed emergency first aid in an attempt to save the 74-year-old’s life, however, he died a short time later at Northampton General Hospital," the spokesperson added.

The five-year investigation has included a number of appeals by Northamptonshire Police who also worked with the BBC’s Crimewatch.

Cameron St Rose, 26, of Forest Gate, London, has already been charged with murder and burglary in connection with the death of Mr Brickwood and appeared at Northampton Magistrates' Court on Friday, August 14.

Mr Brickwood had lived in the Abington area for more than 50 years and was well known for running a scrap metal business.

More than 70 of bunches of flowers were left along the wall at the front of his property days after his death and one week later an emotional candle-lit tribute by friends and family was held.