Police were called to the skate park in Ringway, Briar Hill at around 3.45pm on Wednesday February 18, after receiving reports that two people had been stabbed following an altercation.
A murder investigation has been launched as Northamptonshire Police has confirmed a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene and a teenage boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains in a critical condition.
Two teenage boys, a man and a woman all from Northampton have been arrested in connection to the incident and remain in police custody.
This newspaper has visited the scene this morning (Thursday February 19). A large cordon remains in place around the whole park. A large number of police vehicles and officers are also still on scene. All entrances to the park are closed. The canal walk is open.
Officers are encouraging people to avoid the area, where possible, as the investigation continues. The cordon is expected remain in place for some time.
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.
Northamptonshire Police also said more details will be released when possible, but witnesses or anyone who has relevant information, including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage, is asked to contact the force as a matter of urgency.
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).
Below are pictures from the scene at the skate park in Briar Hill, which remains cordoned off.
1. Murder investigation scene in Briar Hill
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the skate park in Ringway on Wednesday February 18. Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed following an altercation. A teenage boy remains in critical condition in hospital. Photo: Logan MacLeod
2. Murder investigation scene in Briar Hill
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the skate park in Ringway on Wednesday February 18. Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed following an altercation. A teenage boy remains in critical condition in hospital. Photo: Logan MacLeod
3. Murder investigation scene in Briar Hill
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the skate park in Ringway on Wednesday February 18. Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed following an altercation. A teenage boy remains in critical condition in hospital. Photo: Logan MacLeod
4. Murder investigation scene in Briar Hill
A man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the skate park in Ringway on Wednesday February 18. Police were called to reports that two people had been stabbed following an altercation. A teenage boy remains in critical condition in hospital. Photo: Logan MacLeod