Murder Investigation Continues in Northamptonshire

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Detectives investigating the murder of 57-year-old Robert Brown, whose body was found on a bench near the River Nene, have arrested a third man on suspicion of the crime. The 32-year-old, from Northampton, remains in custody as the investigation continues. A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman confirmed that the searches are part of the murder investigation looking into Brown's death on August 1. The spokeswoman also confirmed that a section of the footpath near the river is cordoned off while police continue their searches.

Key Takeaways:

  • A 57-year-old man, Robert Brown, was found dead on a bench near the River Nene on August 1, with a fatal arm injury.
  • A 32-year-old man, from Northampton, was arrested on suspicion of murder on August 10 and remains in custody.
  • The investigating team has been granted more time to question the 32-year-old suspect.
  • Two other men, aged 38 and 41, were arrested on suspicion of murder on August 6 and August 8, respectively, but have been released on bail pending further enquiries.
  • Northamptonshire Police are continuing to appeal for information and witnesses, particularly those who were in the area of the towpath along the River Nene between Wathen Wigg Bridge and Beckets Bridge overnight on July 31 and August 1.
  • The police are asking anyone with information to contact them on 101, quoting incident number 25000450267, or to share information anonymously with Crimestoppers.

Statistics:

  • July 31: The night before Robert Brown's body was found, suspicious activity was reported in the area.
  • August 1: Robert Brown's body was found on a bench near the River Nene at around 6:30 am.
  • August 6: A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • August 8: A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • August 10: A 32-year-old man, from Northampton, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
  • August 12: The police were still conducting searches near the River Nene as part of the murder investigation.

Sources:

  • Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman
  • https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM25D17-PO1
  • http://www.crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information