Man dies and boy in critical condition after stabbing at skate park in Northampton

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by PA MediaFebruary 19, 2026 at 01:13 AM

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A man in his 20s died and a teenage boy is in critical condition after a stabbing at a skate park in the Briar Hill area of Northampton on Wednesday. Northamptonshire police have launched a murder investigation following reports of an altercation. Four people from Northampton, including two teenage boys, a man, and a woman, have been arrested in connection with the incident and are in police custody. Police are conducting house-to-house inquiries and maintaining a high-visibility presence in the area to reassure the community. A police cordon remains in place at the park, and officials are urging witnesses or anyone with information, including CCTV or mobile footage, to contact the police.

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Northampton

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