Murder investigation launched after assault report

Police were called to the Flaxwell Court in Little Billing at around 17.40 GMT on Wednesday

Police have launched a murder investigation and made three arrests following the death of a man in Northampton.

Northamptonshire Police were called to Flaxwell Court in the Little Billing area of the town at around 17.40 GMT on Wednesday, following reports that a man in his 20s had been seriously assaulted.

He died shortly afterwards in hospital and police have arrested three men aged 22, 23 and 25 on suspicion of murder in connection with their investigation.

Det Ch Insp Johnny Campbell said: "I would like to offer our reassurance that we have a team of dedicated officers working at pace to establish what has happened."

An investigation into the death of a man in his 20s in Little Billing is under way

'Tragic incident'

The man's next of kin have been informed and are being supported by specially trained officers.

A post-mortem is due to take place at Leicester Royal Infirmary later to establish the cause of death.

Det Ch Insp Campbell added: "This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life, and our thoughts are firmly with his family at this time.

"Although arrests were promptly made, we would still like to appeal for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or anyone with information who has not yet come forward, to please do so."

The three men arrested remain in police custody.

A police presence will remain at Flaxwell Court as the investigation continues