Teenager arrested for 'wounding with intent' after man found injured in Northampton street with wider area cordoned off
By Alice Dyer
Published 8th Apr 2026, 12:28 BST
Updated 8th Apr 2026, 13:57 BST
A man in his 40s was found injured in a Northampton street with police now confirming that a teenager has been arrested.
Police were called at about 5.30pm on Tuesday April 7 following a report of an assault on Shakespeare Road, Northampton.
A spokesperson for Northamptonshire Police said: “A man in his 40s was injured and sustained head injuries. He was treated by emergency services at the scene.
“Officers have detained an 18-year-old man on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent. He remains in police custody at this time.”
Nearby residents that there was a heavy police presence following the incident with several cordons remaining on surrounding streets into the evening.