THREE teenage boys have been arrested over the murder of a man stabbed to death and another left fighting for his life.
Mason Miller, 20, suffered from a fatal stab wound in the incident at Briar Hill Skate Park, Northampton at around 3.30pm on Wednesday, February 18.
Northamptonshire Police has now confirmed three people have been re-arrest by detectives investigating the murder.
The teenage boys, one aged 14 and two aged 15, had been previously charged with violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon.
On Monday, all three were arrested on suspicion of unlawful act manslaughter and have subsequently been released on bail pending further investigation.
At the time of the incident, emergency services had received a call to reports that two people had been stabbed “during an altercation”.
A 17-year-old also sustained life-threatening injuries in the attack and was raced to hospital in critical condition.
Seven people were initially arrested in connection with the attack in a complex and fast-paced investigation.
Officers have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries and have increased police presence in the area, including high-visibility patrols to offer reassurance and support the community.
At the time, Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Matt Bly, of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) said at the time that it was a fast-moving investigation.
In a statement he said: “This remains a murder investigation, and our thoughts first and foremost remain with Mason’s family at this difficult time.
“The family understandably are still trying to come to terms with Wednesday’s tragic events and, as such, have asked for complete privacy at this time.”
DI Bly added: “We are continuing to work across a number of fronts to piece together what happened and to determine who is responsible.
“The public’s co-operation will be key to this, and I would urge anyone with information to come forward – including CCTV, doorbell or mobile phone footage – to contact the Force as a matter of urgency.”
Witnesses or anyone with information are urged to contact Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.