Arrest In Jon Casey Murder Investigation

26 January 2015, 14:40 | Updated: 26 January 2015, 14:41

Police investigating the murder of Jon Casey, 35, in Barrack Road, Northampton, last Friday afternoon, have arrested a 19-year-old man.

The 19 year old man was arrested yesterday afternoon on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody this morning.

Officers are still appealing for anyone who may have witnessed an altercation in Barrack Road at about 5.20pm last Friday, January 16, to come forward.

Witnesses or anyone with information about this incident can call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

MONDAY 26th Jan UPDATE

The 19 year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of Jon Casey in Northampton has been released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detectives investigating the murder of Mr Casey in Barrack Road, Northampton, on Friday, 16 January, are continuing to appeal for anyone with information about what happened to come forward.

Detective Inspector Mark Brayfield, said: "So far we have had a good response from members of the public who were in the Barrack Road area, from about 5pm on 16 January.

Having said that, I would still like to speak to anyone who may have been in Hester Street or Barrack Road area, between about 5pm and 5.30pm, and may have seen a male being chased or any fighting in the area of the old post office, to come forward.

Please do not assume someone else will have called us or that what you have seen will be of no use to us. Anyone with information, no matter how small, can contact us on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."