Fifth person charged in connection with the death of Reece Ottaway in Northampton

Detectives have charged a fifth person in connection with the death of a 23-year-old in St James.

Reece Ottaway, from Daventry, was fatally wounded during an incident at Cordwainer House, Byfield Road, at 1.20am on Friday. He sadly died at the scene.

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Reece Ottaway

On Tuesday (Feb 5) four people were charged with his murder, as well as GBH with intent and conspiracy to commit burglary.

And today (Thursday) a fifth person - Cameron Higgs, aged 19, of Chestnut Close, Milton Malsor - has been charged with murder, GBH with intent and conspiracy to commit robbery.

He appeared at Northampton Magistrates Court this morning and will appear in crown court at a later date.

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