Tributes left at Northampton flat block for 23-year-old victim as murder inquiry continues

Ten people have been arrested in the murder investigation so far, which was launched after a 23-year-old man was found dead at Cordwainer House in Byfield Road, St James, Northampton on Friday. The victim has not yet been officially named by Northamptonshire Police and there have been no further updates today.

Seven people have been released for no further action.

A large team of highly trained officers continue to work to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident, which happened at 1.20am on Friday, February 1.

A cordon remains in place at Cordwainer House today (Monday) and police continue to conduct high visibility patrols in the area to reassure the local community.

A post-mortem examination is being carried out by a Home Office pathologist in Leicester to establish the cause of death.

Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident can call police on 101 quoting incident number 0013 of February 1.

Anybody wishing to remain anonymous can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.