Police issue fresh appeal in Northampton murder investigation
Robert was found fatally injured on a bench on a towpath behind Auctioneers Court.
As the investigation into the murder of 57-year-old Robert Brown continues, detectives are again appealing for information from the public which could help them find answers for his family.
Robert was found fatally injured on a bench on a towpath behind Auctioneers Court, which runs along the River Nene between Wathen Wigg Bridge and Beckets Bridge in Northampton, at 6.30am on Friday, August 1.
A murder investigation began and for the past month, the dedicated team has been working tirelessly to find out what happened to Robert and bring those responsible to justice.
This includes the arrest and interviewing of suspects, reviewing thousands of hours of CCTV footage, extensive house-to-house inquiries and taking many witness statements, which have all helped build a picture of Robert’s movements.
Detective Inspector Torie Harrison of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Major Crime team, who is leading the murder investigation, said: “Robert’s death has left his family with unanswered questions, and they deserve to know what has happened to their loved one.
“We know that there are people in the area who have not yet come forward and we would urge anyone who used this route on Thursday, July 31 into the early hours of Friday, August 1, to come forward.
“Where Robert was found is a popular route with people walking to and from Sixfields and the town centre, and they may not realise it, but it is possible they saw or heard something which could help us with the investigation.
“However small or insignificant you believe the information is, if you have not already done so, please get in touch as a matter of urgency. Any little detail may help us piece together just what happened to Robert.”