Emergency services were called shortly after midnight on Thursday (July 18) to a footpath in Millers Meadow – known locally as Semilong Park – close to the junction with Spencer Bridge Road following reports that a man in his 30s had been stabbed.
Despite the best efforts of paramedics, he was pronounced dead at the scene. An 18-year-old man and three women aged 40, 38, and 29 remain in police custody at this time. A forensic post-mortem examination will now take place at Leicester Royal Infirmary to determine the cause of death.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell, said: “This is a tragic incident in which a man has sadly lost his life, and our thoughts are firmly with his family at this time.
“We know incidents of this nature can be a cause of concern within the neighbourhood and wider community, and I would like to offer our reassurance that we have a team of dedicated officers working at pace to establish what has happened
“High-visibility police patrols will be taking place in the Semilong area to reassure the local community and I would encourage anyone with concerns in the area to approach one of our officers who will be happy to help.
“Arrests were promptly made, and enquiries are continuing to move at a fast pace however I would still appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information who has not yet come forward, to please do so.”
According to the police, while the event is being investigated, a cordon is anticipated to be in place in Semilong Park for the duration of the day. Additionally closed is St. Andrew’s Road, which runs between Hampton Street and Spencer Bridge Road.
Apart from conducting door-to-door inquiries, there will be heightened law enforcement presence in the vicinity, incorporating conspicuous patrols to provide comfort and assistance to the neighbourhood. In addition, police have issued a call for anyone with knowledge to come forward.
Witnesses, anyone with information, or anyone with dash-cam, doorbell, or CCTV footage of the area at the time, should phone Northamptonshire Police on 101 and quote incident number 24000425259, according to the police.
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“Alternatively, information can be reported anonymously by calling Crimestoppers at 0800 555111 or by utilising the Public Portal, an online portal.”
