Witness appeal after serious assault in Northampton

It happened on Sunday

Author: Jon BurkePublished 28th May 2026

Police are appealing for witnesses, after a serious assault at The County pub on Abington Avenue, Northampton.

It happened at about 9.20pm on Sunday May 24, when an altercation took place between two groups in the venue, during which a woman sustained a serious head injury after being struck by a bottle.

A 19 year-old man from Daventry has been arrested, on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent and has since been released on police bail, pending further enquiries.

Witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. Information can also be submitted online at www.northants.police.uk/RO

Please quote incident number 26000300776 when providing any information, to make sure it gets to the right person as quickly as possible.

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