Murder arrest as man, 72, dies after altercation between dog walkers
Written by News on 09/04/2020
A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an altercation between two dog walkers in Northampton.
Police said they received reports of a 72-year-old being assaulted at about 4.20pm on Wednesday.
Despite the efforts of paramedics and members of the public, the pensioner was pronounced dead at the scene.
A 27-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in connection with the incident between Hyde Road and Blisworth Road, and remains in police custody.
Detective Inspector Pete Long said: “At the present time and in order to preserve best evidence, we are treating this incident as a murder investigation.
“As the public can well imagine, this is an exceptionally fast-moving investigation and a team of detectives from the Major Crime Team are working around the clock to gather all the evidence and ascertain exactly what happened here.”
“Specialist officers are supporting the family of the 72-year-old man at what is an extremely distressing time,” Detective Long added.
The force has asked any witnesses or anyone with information to call them on 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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