Detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit are investigating a murder in Kettering town centre from the early hours of Wednesday, August 27, and are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

Between midnight and 4am, a man in his 50s was assaulted in London Road, between Market Street and St Peter’s Avenue. As a result, he sustained serious injuries and has sadly died.

Three Kettering women, aged 45, 40 and 23, three men aged 60, 55 and 31, from Kettering and one man aged 34 from Corby, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and have been conditionally bailed. One man from Kettering aged 34 has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody at this time.

London Road is one of the main routes through Kettering town centre, and the investigation team would like to hear from anyone who may have been in the area at the relevant times and have dash-cam footage of their journey. Any residents and businesses in this area of Kettering, who may have CCTV or smart doorbells, are also asked to please make contact, if they haven’t already done so.

Detective Inspector Torie Harrison, who is leading the investigation, has stated: “We understand that any incident of this nature can raise concerns and have a significant impact on the wider community. People are quite rightly shocked and upset by what has happened.

“To help provide reassurance and support to the community, there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days, including high-visibility patrols. Anyone who has any concerns is encouraged to speak to a member of the neighbourhood policing team."

“This investigation is moving at a fast pace, but although we have made a number of arrests, we still need the public’s help and support and would ask anyone who has information to get in touch.”

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