A man has been stabbed to death with a teenager left with life-threatening injuries after an altercation in broad daylight at a skate park as police launch murder probe
A murder probe has been launched after a man in his 20s died at a skate park with a teenager also suffering life-threatening injuries.
Police have launched the murder investigation following the stabbing in Northampton on Wednesday, February 18.
Emergency services were called to the skate park in Ringway, Briar Hill following reports that two people had been stabbed during an altercation in the park.
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A man in his 20s sadly died at the scene and a teenage boy remains in critical condition in hospital due to his injuries.
Northamptonshire Police have confirmed that four people have been arrested following the altercation and remain in police custody.
Two teenage boys, a man and a woman all from Northampton.
The incident took place in broad daylight at around 3.45pm on Wednesday and a police cordon is expected to remain in place at the park as the investigation continues.
Several roads are also affected by the incident and members of public are being urged to avoid the area, where possible.
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.
“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.”
Police have confirmed that there will be an increased police presence in the area following the alleged murder.
The force are urging anyone with more details to contact them, especially with CCTV, doorbell, or mobile phone footage.
Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Please quote incident number 26000098294 when providing any information to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.