Corby man further remanded as police investigate murder

It follows an appearance at Northampton Crown Court

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 29th Jan 2025

A teenage man charged with the murder of 34-year-old Ryan Burton in Kettering, made his first appearance at Northampton Crown Court (Tuesday, January 28th).

Ace Hill, of Minden Close in Corby, was further remanded in custody until his next appearance on March 21st. The 18-year-old was charged on Friday with one count of murder and one of robbery.

Ryan sadly died at University Hospital Coventry six days after he was seriously assaulted in Kettering’s Spring Rise park, near Highfield Road, back on January 10th.

Detectives investigating the murder of Ryan, who was originally from Corby, have also arrested a 12th person in connection with the investigation.

A 28-year-old Kettering woman has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice and remains in police custody.

Ten others arrested as part of the investigation have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

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