Northampton murder: Arrest after man dies following serious assault

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Hester Street, Northampton
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The serious assault took place in Hester Street, Northampton in the early hours in the morning

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man died following a serious assault.

Northamptonshire Police said the incident took place in Hester Street, Northampton just after midnight on Wednesday.

A 44-year-old man suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital, but died at 21:30 BST on Wednesday.

A 28-year-old man, arrested following the assault, remains in police custody on suspicion of murder.

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