Man arrested after family attacked by gang wielding large wooden poles by Grand Union Canal in Northampton

Kevin Nicholls
By Kevin Nicholls
Published 16th Aug 2022, 10:09 BST
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Police plea to identify male who may have key information over incident in June

Police in Northampton have revealed a family were attacked by a gang of males armed with large wooden poles at a local beauty spot.

The incident happened sometime in June – according to police – on the arm of the Grand Union Canal, near Cotton End.

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No injuries were reported but detectives confirmed on Monday (August 16) that a 44-year-old man had been arrested in connection with the attack and later released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Police have revealed a family was attacked by a gang armed with wooden poles near the Grand Union Canal in NorthamptonPolice have revealed a family was attacked by a gang armed with wooden poles near the Grand Union Canal in Northampton
Police have revealed a family was attacked by a gang armed with wooden poles near the Grand Union Canal in Northampton

They also published a photo showing a bearded male who they want to identify with the belief he may hold key information.

A Northamptonshire Police spokesman added: “Our officers would like to speak to this man and we ask him, or anyone who recognises him, to call our non-emergency line on 101 using incident number 22000345800 or to contact CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”