The Latest Breaking News from Northamptonshire Police

Man released without charge after girl, 4, and two adults die in Rushton fire

Three police officers also injured in blaze that ripped through historic former station house in Northamptonshire village

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after young girl and two adults die in fire

Emergency services were called on Friday to reports of a large blaze at a property in Beswick Close in Rushton, near Kettering.

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2025

Man arrested on suspicion of murder after young girl and two adults die in Northamptonshire fire

Emergency services were called on Friday to reports of a large blaze at a property in Beswick Close in Rushton, near Kettering.

Evening Standard · Mar 30, 2025

Girl, 13, charged with murder and arson after body of woman found in house

The body was discovered at the property in Newcomen Road, Wellingborough, shortly after 3am on Monday, Northamptonshire Police said.

The Independent UK · Mar 11, 2025

Suki the cat miraculously survives boobytrapped bird table - then a parish councillor resigns

A parish councillor reportedly accused of involvement in the booby trap has resigned with immediate effect

The Independent UK · Feb 11, 2025

Former football club chairman charged after fraud inquiry into £10m stadium loan

Former Northampton Town chairman David Cardoza and his 80-year-old father Anthony are among five men charged with conspiracy to commit fraud.

Evening Standard · Jan 15, 2025

Police officer sacked for sending sexual messages to 14-year-old girl

Nottinghamshire Police constable Matthew Hunt would have ‘sought face-to-face contact’ with the girl if he had not been caught

The Independent UK · Dec 28, 2024

Prison officer arrested after reports she was filmed having sex with inmate

Footage of the guard and male prisoner was reportedly shared with prisoners at HMP Five Wells in Northamptonshire

The Independent UK · Dec 27, 2024

Harshita Brella said her husband 'will kill me', mother tells BBC Newsnight

Harshita Brella, 24, was found in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Brisbane Road, Ilford, east London, on November 14

Evening Standard · Dec 13, 2024

Harshita Brella ‘told mother her husband was going to kill her’ before she was found dead in car boot

Harshita Brella, 24, was found in the boot of a silver Vauxhall Corsa in Ilford, east London, in November

The Independent UK · Dec 13, 2024