Man, 30, found dead in park is named by police

The man who was found dead in Miller's Meadow has been named by police as Tommy Boom

A man found dead in a park in the early hours of the morning has been officially named as Thomas Boom, 30, known as Tommy.

Four people have been arrested in connection with the incident which happened shortly after midnight in Miller's Meadow in Northampton.

Northamptonshire Police said Mr Boom suffered stab wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene "despite the best efforts of paramedics".

One of Mr Boom's friends said he was "an all-round top man".

St Andrew's Road was closed in the early hours of Thursday morning

The force said emergency services were called shortly after midnight to a footpath in Miller's Meadow, known locally as Semilong Park, to reports that a man had been stabbed.

A post-mortem examination would take place in due course to determine the cause of his death, the force added.

An 18-year-old man and three women, aged 40, 38 and 29 have been detained and remain in police custody.

Mr Boom was found dead in Miller's Meadow

The senior investigating officer, Det Ch Insp Johnny Campbell, said: “Tommy’s family and loved ones are devastated at his death, and our thoughts are with them all in their grief."

Gerard Farren, a friend of Mr Boom's since they were 15 years old, said he was "an all-round top man" who was a "loving and caring" father.

He said: "He used to party, and we'd call it 'Boom time'."

Mr Farren said he was "angry" and "gutted" about his friend's death.

Insp Nicola Davis-Lyons from Northamptonshire Police gave an update at the scene

Miller's Meadow, known as Semilong Park, remains sealed off

During an earlier update at the scene, Insp Davis-Lyons said: "This is an exceptionally sad and tragic incident.

"We know that a death in such circumstances can have an enormous impact on neighbourhoods and the wider community and I'd like to offer our reassurance that we have a dedicated team of officers working at pace to establish why this has happened."

Insp Davis-Lyons added that officers would stay in the area "in the coming days to provide reassurance and be on hand if anyone has any concern."

She appealed for anyone with any information to come forward.