Northampton police release man on bail pending murder investigation
It follows Robert Brown being found dead on a park bench
Northampton police have released an update in the murder investigation of Robert Brown, as one man who was arrested in connection with the investigation has been released on bail.
Robert Brown was found fatally injured on a park bench on Friday morning last week, with a post mortem examination revealed in has a wound in his arm.
A spokesperson for the fore said:
"A 38-year-old man arrested in connection with the murder of Robert Brown in Northampton has been released on police bail pending further investigation, as detectives continue their inquiries to establish the events that led to Robert’s death.
"Police were called by the East Midlands Ambulance Service at about 6.30am on Friday, August 1, when Robert, aged 57, was found fatally injured on a bench on the towpath behind Auctioneers Court, and a murder investigation was launched. "
Detective Inspector Torie Harrison, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “Our investigation is very much ongoing and we continue to follow a number of lines of enquiry.
“I would like to thank all those who have come forward so far with information. However, we are still very keen to hear from anyone else who may have information about Robert’s death who we have not yet spoken to.
“Specially trained officers continue to support Robert’s family at this devastating time and anyone who can help us piece together what happened to Robert is encouraged to come forward.
“While we have completed our searches of the area where Robert was sadly found, we still have officers on patrol in the area and are keen to speak to potential witnesses, especially those who regularly use the popular and busy route along the canal and river.
“If you think you have any information that may help the investigation, please get in touch.”