The 17-year-old suffered serious neck injuries during the assault in Northampton and died in hospital.

Kris Holland
BBC Radio Northampton

That's it for our live updates for today.

But before we leave you, a quick run down of the big stories in Northamptonshire on Wednesday.

• A 17-year-old boy who died after an attack on St George's Street in Northampton yesterday has been named by police as Liam Hunt from the town.
• Organisers confirm the Women's Tour cycling event will once again feature a stage through Northamptonshire.
• Companies which take on empty properties in south Northamptonshire could be offered a cut in their business rates.

Have a good evening and we hope to have you back with us at 08:00 tomorrow.

Kris Holland
BBC Radio Northampton

The Saints Show returns tonight with BBC Radio Northampton's rugby summariser Lennie Newman presenting from 18:00.

Last week's guest Luther Burrell has been tasked with drawing tonight's guest, but can you guess who it is?

And just to confirm, no, it isn't The Hood from Thunderbirds.

Reply to Caroline with your guesses on Twitter.

A former soldier who was accused of raping a woman while he was asleep is cleared by a jury.

Adam Jinkerson
BBC Local Live

Every police force in the East of England saw a rise in hate crime reports following the Brexit vote, a study by the Press Association found.

The figures, recorded between July and September 2016, show a rise on the three month period before the EU referendum on 23 June.

Image source, Getty Images

Here's how the reports break down by counties in the region, ranked by the size of their change...

• Essex - 376 (up 41%)
• Suffolk - 123 (up 37%)
• Hertfordshire - 266 (up 30%)
• Norfolk - 130 (up 25%)
• Thames Valley - 286 (up 20%)    
• Cambridgeshire - 179 (up 9%)
• Bedfordshire - 133 (up 6%)
• Northamptonshire - 79 (up 4%)

Every force in the region, bar Northamptonshire Police, recorded their highest quarterly figures since comparable records began in April 2012.

In total, 14,295 incidents of hate crime were recorded by police forces across the country between July and September - up 27%.

In Dorset, the number of incidents jumped 100% and Nottinghamshire 75%.

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A 17-year-old boy who died after an attack on St George's Street in Northampton yesterday has been named by police as Liam Hunt from the town.  

A murder investigation has been launched, with officers from the East Midlands Major Crime team leading the investigation.

A boy, 17, arrested on suspicion of murder this morning, remains in custody, while a 15-year-old boy has also been arrested in connection with the death.

Image source, South Beds News Agency

Det Insp Phil Mills said: "This happened in a residential area at 17:00 when people may have been coming home from work. 

"Officers are appealing for anyone who may have witnessed this incident or seen people acting suspiciously in the area to come forward. 

"Cases like this are very rare and I would like to reassure the communities of Northamptonshire that investigators are working tirelessly on this case."

Aldbury Court on St George's Street remains cordoned off, but the McDonald's on The Drapery, which was shut as part of the inquiry, has been reopened.

A 17-year-old boy who died after an attack on St George's Street in Northampton yesterday has been named by police as Liam Hunt from the town.

More to follow.

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

There are calls for a hotel in Daventry that's been empty for years to be brought back into use. 

The five-storey Landmark Hotel is on one of the main routes into the town, but isn't thought to have had a paying guest for well over a decade.

Daventry councillor Wendy Randall (pictured below) wants the disused building to open up as homeless shelter.

The owner of the property says he has plans for the building and will be releasing details soon.

It follows news that companies which take on empty properties in south Northamptonshire could be offered a cut in their business rates. 

The measure has being proposed as a way of encouraging national chains to take on vacant shops, with their rates reduced by 50% for two years.

Northampton Town manager Justin Edinburgh doesn't believe his side are "the finished article", despite earning a third consecutive home win last night.

A thrilling 2-1 victory over Swindon Town saw the Cobblers move eight points clear of the League One relegation zone and followed recent home wins against Coventry City and Chesterfield.

"I feel we're getting stronger," Edinburgh said. "The crowd played their part and didn't get nervous, didn't get tetchy. I think that's a big credit to the football club."

Image source, Getty Images

Next up for Northampton is Saturday's trip to play-off chasing Southend United, as Edinburgh's side look to end a run of four straight away league defeats.

Martin Heath
BBC Radio Northampton

Last year thousands of people saw some of the world's top cyclists race through the Daventry district, but this year it will be the venue for the prestigious Grand Depart.

It will take place on 7 June and will finish in Kettering following a 148km (92-mile) tour of the county.

Politicians in Daventry were keen to host a section of the tour in 2017 because last year's event generated £1.6m for Northamptonshire's economy, as people paid out for accommodation, food and drink.

Kris Holland
BBC Radio Northampton

Organisers have confirmed the fourth edition of the Women's Tour will once again feature a stage through Northamptonshire.

The five-day cycling event, first held in 2013, will begin with a 148km (92-mile) stage between Daventry and Kettering on 7 June.

Among the riders will be sisters Hannah and Alice Barnes from Towcester.

Image source, Women's Tour

Last year the county hosted the final stage of the race, with thousands of people lining the route to see the world's top female cyclists.

The 2017 edition will finish in London on 11 June.

Kate Bradbrook
BBC Look East reporter at St. George's Street in Northampton

As we've been mentioning, police have arrested a teenager after the death of a 17-year-old boy in Northampton yesterday.

At the scene of the attack on St George's Street I can see a white police tent outside a block of flats, which is close to an industrial estate.

An eyewitness said she saw the teenager being treated by paramedics before he was taken to hospital, where he later died.

Image source, South Beds News Agency

The area remains cordoned off and McDonald's on The Drapery also remains shut as part of the investigation. 

Police have arrested a 17-year-old boy on suspicion of murder after another teenager, also aged 17, died in Northampton following an attack.

It took place in Aldbury Court, St George's Street, at shortly after 17:00 yesterday.

The victim suffered injuries to his neck and was taken to hospital, but later died.

Image source, South Beds News Agency

Image source, South Beds News Agency

Aldbury Court remains cordoned off and a McDonald's restaurant on The Drapery in the town centre remains shut as part of the police investigation. 

The victim's next-of-kin have been informed and officers are preparing a report for the coroner, a Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said.

Image source, South Beds News Agency

Witnesses or anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously.

A 17-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murdering another teenager on St George's Street in Northampton yesterday.

More to follow soon.

The take-up of a flagship housing scheme in London is lower than that of the rest of the country.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

We're just hearing that McDonald's in The Drapery in Northampton has been taped off this morning by police.

An eyewitness said there were "police officers inside as well as a couple outside".

We have asked Northamptonshire Police for more details and will let you know its response.

Image source, Northampton Weather

BBC Weather

A murky morning, with extensive mist and low cloud only very gradually lifting, and light patchy rain. 

Longer spells of rain will spread from the west during the afternoon, perhaps heavy at times. Winds will be light throughout the day, and it'll feel mild.  

Stuart Bailey
BBC News

Meanwhile, the Gold Street area of Northampton is returning to normal after a small underground explosion saw flames burst through the pavement yesterday afternoon.

Image source, Mirela Pandele

The explosion was caused by a build-up of heat from the electrical supply, fire officers said.

One person was treated for injuries and taken to hospital.

Western Power, external said engineers worked overnight to repair the supply.

Katy Lewis
BBC Local Live

A murder investigation has begun after the death of a teenager in Northampton.

The 17-year-old boy suffered serious neck injuries on St George's Street, in the town centre, at about 17:00 yesterday.

He later died in hospital, police said.

Northamptonshire Police said there were likely to have been a number of witnesses and has appealed for them to come forward.

Det Insp Phil Mills said: "This occurred in a residential area, a number of people would have been in the area at the time.

"We want these witnesses to come forward and contact us with any information they have."