Sixth arrest following Kettering serious assault
A man remains in hospital in a critical condition
Detectives investigating a serious assault in Highfield Road, Kettering, have made a sixth arrest in connection with the incident.
A 24-year-old Kettering man was arrested yesterday evening (Wednesday, January 15th) on suspicion of Section 18 – wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and remains in police custody.
Five men – three from Kettering aged 38, 24 and 22, a 20-year-old man from Desborough and a 24-year-old man from Rothwell – arrested in connection with the serious assault have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.
Police officers first attended Highfield Road following reports a man had been seriously assaulted at the nearby Spring Rise Park at about 7pm on Friday, January 10th.
The man, aged in his 30s, continues to receive hospital treatment for injuries to his arms and face, which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Detective Chief Inspector Liz Basham, who is leading the investigation, said:
“We are aware of the rumours which are circulating on social media and within the wider community that the victim has died.
“This is categorically not true. The victim remains in a critical condition in hospital following a serious assault which has resulted in him sustaining life-changing injuries and facing what is probably going to be a long road to recovery.
“We understand that incidents of this nature can cause concern within the local community, which is why our neighbourhood policing team will continue to be in the area to provide both reassurance and support.
“Anyone with concerns, whether connected to the incident or not, are encouraged to please approach one of our neighbourhood officers who will be more than happy to help or signpost them to another agency for further support.
“I would also like to offer our reassurance that we have a team of dedicated officers working at pace to establish what has happened, which has resulted in the prompt arrest of a number of people.
“However, I would still appeal for any witnesses or anyone with information who has not yet come forward, to please do so as a matter of urgency. Any little detail may assist our investigation and we would rather have small pieces of information that are well-meaning and then not use them, then not have them at all.”