Five people arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Kettering assault
Between midnight and 4am on Wednesday, August 27, a man in his 50s was assaulted in London Road
Last updated 29th Aug 2025
Between midnight and 4am on Wednesday, August 27, a man in his 50s was assaulted in London Road, between Market Street and St Peter’s Avenue. As a result, he sustained serious injuries and remains in hospital.
Three Kettering women, aged 45, 40 and 23 and two men aged 55 and 34, from Kettering and Corby respectively, have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody.
Detectives from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit investigating the assault are appealing for anyone with information and residents and businesses in the London road area who may have CCTV or smart doorbells to come forward.
Detective Inspector Torie Harrison, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand that any incident of this nature can raise concerns and have a significant impact on the wider community. People are quite rightly shocked and upset by what has happened.
“To help provide reassurance and support to the community, there will be an increased police presence in the area over the coming days, including high-visibility patrols. Anyone with any concerns is encouraged to speak to a member of the neighbourhood policing team.
“This investigation is moving at a fast pace, but although we have made a number of arrests, we still need the public’s help and support and would ask anyone who has information which could help us to find out how this man came to sustain his injuries to contact us.”
Witnesses or anyone with information can call Northamptonshire Police on 101 quoting incident number 25000503578 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.