Homicide investigation after man dies following assault in Northampton
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etectives have begun a homicide investigation after the demise of a person they imagine was critically assaulted earlier this month.
Officers imagine the 27-year-old sufferer was attacked by as much as 4 males in or across the Racecourse park in Northampton on July 4.
The sufferer, who has not been named, collapsed per week later and was taken to Northampton General Hospital.
He was later transferred to University Hospital Coventry with a severe head damage however died on Sunday.
A autopsy examination will happen within the coming days and his household are being supported by educated officers.
No arrests have been made and detectives are eager to listen to from anybody who might have related info.
Detective Chief Inspector Adam Pendlebury of Northamptonshire Police, main the investigation, stated: “Having spoken with the man’s relatives, we believe he was assaulted by a group of up to four men while in the vicinity of the Racecourse at some point between 6am and 8pm on Tuesday July 4.
“We are working at pace to establish the timeline and circumstances of this assault, which appears to have left this man with injuries which tragically have proved fatal.
“I know there will be concern within the local community at what has happened, and I would urge anyone who is worried to speak to one of our officers – we currently have an increased patrol presence in the Racecourse area and are very keen to speak to anyone who may have information which will help our inquiries.
“Specially trained officers are supporting the man’s family at this desperately difficult time, and our thoughts are with them all in their grief.
“We are committed to securing justice for this young man, and I would urge anyone with information, however small or trivial you may feel it to be, to get in touch with us as a matter of urgency.”
Call police on 101 quoting incident quantity 23000427923 or unbiased charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Information, pictures and video footage can be despatched to the investigation staff on-line.