Two people have been rearrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 50s who was found at the bottom of the Old Bank stairs has sadly died.

Northamptonshire Police confirmed to the Chron that the man who was found seriously injured in the early hours of Sunday morning sadly died in hospital on the morning of Monday July 6.

A spokesperson said: “Sadly, the man in his 50s who was injured in the incident died in hospital this morning (July 6).

“Two men both in their 20s, who were arrested in connection with the assault have been further arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.”

Emergency services were called to the scene by door staff at the busy town centre venue.

The Northampton Guardians were first on the scene in St Giles Square and were able to successfully administer CPR to man who had become ’unresponsive’.

The volunteer-led charity that patrols the town centre on Friday and Saturday nights to help keep people safe sent ‘thoughts and prayers’ to the injured man.

Following the news of his death, detectives investigating the ‘assault’ continue to appeal for witnesses which took place 1.45am and 2.30am.

A spokesperson said: “Detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit are continuing to appeal for anyone who may have been in The Old Bank in the early hours of Sunday morning and witnessed the incident to contact them.”

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information, is asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO.

Please quote incident number 26000393780 when providing any information.