Northampton Skate Park Stabbing: Victim Named as Mason Miller
Police have named the 20-year-old man killed in a shocking stabbing at a Northampton skate park. Mason Miller was fatally stabbed on Wednesday afternoon in the Briar Hill area.
Second Victim Hospitalised with Life-Threatening Injuries
A 17-year-old was also stabbed during the attack at the Ringway skate park. He remains in hospital with life-threatening injuries. Detectives and officers have been working non-stop since the incident at around 3.30pm.
Murder Investigation Underway as Police Hunt Suspects
Dozens of officers have launched a full-scale murder probe. There has been a strong police presence with house-to-house enquiries and high-visibility patrols to reassure the local community.
Detective Inspector Matt Bly of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit said: “This remains a murder investigation. Our thoughts are with Mason’s family at this difficult time. The family are asking for privacy as they come to terms with this tragedy.”
DI Bly added: “We are pursuing multiple lines of inquiry and need the public’s help. Anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell or phone footage, should contact us immediately.”
Police Appeal for Information and Court Update
- Witnesses urged to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
- Quote incident number 26000098294 when providing info.
- Two 15-year-old boys and a 14-year-old youth have appeared in court charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
- They were granted conditional bail and placed in local authority care.
The investigation is ongoing as police race to find those responsible for this brutal attack. The community remains shaken after the tragic events at the skate park.
