Police name victim of Northampton murder as suspects released without charge

Police have named the victim of the murder that took place in Northampton yesterday (June 30).

Daniel James Sullivan, of Bailiff Street, Northampton, died after police and paramedics were called to St George’s Avenue at about 10.50am.Despite efforts of paramedics on the scene close to the Racecourse, the stab wound Daniel received proved to be fatal and he died a short while after.

Two men arrested in connection with the incident, aged 33 and 43, have today (July 1) been released without charge and detectives continue to appeal for information from the public.

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Inspector Pete Long, said: “We are continuing to keep an open mind with regards to the motive behind Daniel’s death and I would again urge people who may have witnessed anything suspicious to please contact us, if they haven’t already.

“I am particularly interested to hear from anyone who may have been at the Racecourse between 9.30am and 11am on Tuesday, June 30, and may have seen anything suspicious or of concern. No matter how small – we want to hear from you.

“Specially trained officers continue to support Daniel’s family at this time and our thoughts remain with them.

“Daniel’s death has also understandably shocked the local community and neighbourhood officers will continue to carry out increased patrols in the area to reassure the community.”

Police are now keen to speak to anyone in the Racecourse area between 9.30am and 11am on Tuesday June 30, or to anyone who thinks they may have some information that could assist the investigation.

You can do this by calling 101 or if you wish to remain anonymous, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

Anyone with dashcam or CCTV footage that they believe may assist the investigation is asked to send it to police via their web portal.

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