Man dies and teen in critical condition after ‘stabbing’ | UK | News
The incident happened at Briar Hill Skatepark in Northampton (Image: GOOGLE STREET VIEW)
A murder investigation has been launched following the death of a man in Northampton on Wednesday, February 18. Emergency services were called to a skate park in Ringway, Briar Hill, after receiving reports that two people had been stabbed during an “altercation in the park”, Northamptonshire Police said.
A man in his 20s was sadly pronounced dead at the scene, despite the best efforts of members of the public and the emergency services, while a teenage boy was rushed to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He remains in a critical condition, police said. The force set up a cordon at the park following the incident and it is expected to remain in place as the probe continues.
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Members of the public have been urged to avoid the area, and told several roads are affected by the incident.
Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody at this time, police said, adding they were two teenage boys, a man and a woman – all from Northampton.
The force explained locals will see an increased police presence in the area, including high-visibility patrols to offer reassurance and support the community, and said house-to-house enquiries are ongoing.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Torie Harrison, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life, and a teenage boy is in a critical condition. Our thoughts are firmly with both their families at this difficult time.
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Members of the public have been urged to avoid the area (Image: Google Street view)
“We know incidents of this nature can be a cause of concern within the neighbourhood and wider community, and I would like to offer our reassurance that we have a team of dedicated officers working at pace to establish what has happened.
“High-visibility police patrols will be taking place in the area to reassure the local community, and I would encourage anyone with concerns in the area to approach one of our officers who will be happy to help.
“Arrests were promptly made, and enquiries are continuing to move at a fast pace however I would still appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information who has not yet come forward, to please do so.”
Witnesses or anyone who has relevant information, including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage, are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
