Two more men charged with murder after death of man in Kettering last month
Two more men have been charged with the murder of a man who was killed in Kettering last month.
Ryan Burton, 34, who was originally from Corby, was seriously assaulted in he town’s Spring Rise park, near Highfield Road, shortly before 7pm on Friday, January 10. He died at University Hospital Coventry six days later.
Connor White, 25, of Spencer Street, Rothwell and Kyle Derek McSkimming, 23, of Pen Green Lane, Corby, were re-arrested following new evidence.
Both men have since been charged with one count of murder and one count of robbery, which occurred in Wallis Road, Kettering, also on the evening of Friday, 10 January, and are due to appear before Northampton Magistrates’ Court today (Friday, February 21).
Three other men are currently on remand after being charged with murder and robbery.
Cameron Williams-Ferguson, aged 25, from Kettering, Keiton Underwood, 20, from Desborough, and Ace Hill, 18, from Corby, are next due before Northampton Crown Court on 21 March.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), said: “Our thoughts remain with Ryan’s family at this time, who continue to be supported and kept informed by our specially trained officers.
“Following the attack on Ryan on January 10, a dedicated team of officers and police staff from across the East Midland region have continued to work on this complex and fast-paced investigation.
“This has so far, resulted in 15 arrests across Kettering and Corby, and has now led to murder charges for five men. However, we will not stop until all those responsible for the death of Ryan are brought to justice.
“We would still like to hear from anyone who has yet to come forward with information, no matter how small or insignificant they believe the information is, as any little detail may help piece together what happened around the time of the attack.”
In addition to the five men charged in connection with Ryan’s death, four Kettering men aged 38, 29, 24 and 22, arrested on suspicion of murder remain on police bail pending further enquiries.
A 28-year-old woman from Kettering remains on police bail pending further enquiries after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice.
A further five people arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender are also on police bail. These are a 17-year-old boy, a 16-year-old boy, a 33-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man, all from Kettering, and a Corby woman, aged 23.
Witnesses or anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage of the area between 6.30pm and 7.30pm on Friday 10 January, are asked to contact Northamptonshire Police.
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