Here, Detective Superintendent Johnny Campbell, issues a direct plea for two people the investigation team would like to speak to as well as re-appeals for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.

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A murder investigation has been launched in Northampton following the death of a man in the Briar Hill area of the town today (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.

Sadly, and despite the best efforts of members of the public and the emergency services, a man in his 20s was pronounced dead at the scene and a teenage boy was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries. He remains in a critical condition.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in police custody at this time. Two teenage boys, a man and a woman all from Northampton.

This is a fast-moving investigation, and more details will be released once we are able to do so, however witnesses or anyone who has relevant information, including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage, is asked to contact the Force as a matter of urgency.

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.

UPDATE 

Detectives have today (Wednesday, February 25), released CCTV footage of two people who they would like to speak to in connection with the murder of Mason and attempted murder of the 17-year-old boy.   They would also like to hear from anyone who was driving in Kings Heath, Duston, Upton and Briar Hill areas of Northampton, between 2pm and 4pm last Wednesday (February 18), and who has dash-cam footage of their journey.   The investigation team would also like to hear from any residents and businesses, who may have CCTV or doorbell footage from the relevant timings and date, which captures two males on electric motorcycles travelling in convoy, to please get in touch.   Detective Inspector Matt Bly of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Major Crime team, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “Mason’s death has left his family with unanswered questions, and they deserve to know what has happened to their loved one.   “We know that the key to this investigation lies within the local community, and it is possible that some people have captured those responsible for the stabbings on CCTV or dash-cam footage and may not realise that they have vital information which could help us.   “However small or insignificant you believe the information is, if you have not already done so, please get in touch as a matter of urgency. Any little detail may help us piece together what happened both before and after the incident at the skate park.”   In addition, a 17-year-old boy was arrested yesterday afternoon (February 24) on suspicion of violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon and manslaughter. He remains in custody.   A 16-year-old boy, who was arrested on Sunday (February 22) on suspicion of violent disorder and manslaughter, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

“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.

“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.”

UPDATE 

Detectives today named the victim, who was fatally stabbed in the skate park in Ringway, as Mason Miller. A second stabbing victim, aged 17, suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack and remains under treatment in hospital.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Matt Bly, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) said this remained a fast-moving investigation with a number of lines of inquiry being pursued by detectives.

He said: “This remains a murder investigation, and our thoughts first and foremost remain with Mason’s family at this difficult time.

“The family understandably are still trying to come to terms with Wednesday’s tragic events and, as such, have asked for complete privacy at this time.”

DI Bly added: “We are continuing to work across a number of fronts to piece together what happened and to determine who is responsible.

“The public’s co-operation will be key to this, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward - including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage - to contact the Force as a matter of urgency.”

As part of the wider police investigation, two 15-year-old boys and a 14-year-old youth appeared before Northampton Magistrates Court yesterday (Saturday, February 21) charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. They were granted conditional bail and placed into the care of the local authority.

UPDATE 

Four people arrested in connection with the murder of 20-year-old Mason Miller in Briar Hill, Northampton, have been released without further action as investigations continue.

Following formal police interviews, three teenagers, aged 17, 17 and 16, arrested on suspicion of murder and a 35-year-old man arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been eliminated from the enquiries.

A 56-year-old man and a 33-year-old woman, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

Three other boys – two aged 15 and one aged 14 - who were arrested on suspicion of murder, appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday (February 21), charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon. The were granted conditional bail and placed in the care of the local authority.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Matt Bly, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) said this remained a fast-moving investigation with various lines of inquiry being pursued by detectives.

He said: “This remains a murder investigation, and our thoughts first and foremost remain with Mason’s family at this difficult time.

“The family understandably are still trying to come to terms with Wednesday’s tragic events and, as such, have asked for complete privacy.

“We are continuing to work across various fronts to piece together what happened and to determine who is responsible and we would once again appeal to anyone with information, however small, to get in touch as soon as possible if they haven’t already done so.

“The public’s co-operation will be key to this, and any little detail may help us piece together what happened around the time of the attack on Mason. I would urge anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage, to please contact us.”

UPDATE

A teenager arrested as part of the murder investigation in connection with the death of 20-year-old Mason Miller, has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The 17-year-old boy was arrested on Tuesday, February 24, on suspicion of violent disorder, possession of an offensive weapon and manslaughter by unlawful act.

UPDATE 

Three people have been re-arrested by detectives investigating the murder of a Northampton man.

The teenage boys, one aged 14 and two aged 15, were previously charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in the days after the incident in which Mason Miller, 20, was killed on Wednesday, February 18.

All three were arrested on suspicion of unlawful act manslaughter yesterday, Monday, March 2 and have been released on bail pending further enquiries.

UPDATE

Two 16-year-old boys from Northampton have today (March 4) been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder.

A 40-year-old woman has also been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

The arrests have been made by officers investigating the murder of Mason Miller in Briar Hill Skate Park on Wednesday, February 18.

Detectives investigating Mr Miller’s death continue to ask for anyone with information about the incident to contact them

UPDATE 

Two teenage boys from Northampton have been charged with the murder of Mason Miller on February 18.

The two 16-year-olds who can’t been named due to their age, have been charged with murder and attempted murder, and will appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court today (March 6).

A 40-year-old woman who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender on Wednesday, March 4, has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detectives investigating Mr Miller’s death continue to ask for anyone with information about the incident to contact them.