A 25-year-old man has been charged with murder after a man died following a fight in Northampton.

A group of men were seen fighting outside an address in Cowper Street on Saturday at around 12pm when Jack Birney, 32, was knocked unconscious.

He was taken to hospital but died as a result of his injuries on Monday.

Police launched an investigation into the incident and Marc Peter Dowling, 25, of Wellington Street, Northampton has been charged with murder.

He will appear at Northampton Magistrates’ Court later today.

Two other men, aged 34 and 26, have been arrested and released on bail pending further enquiries.

Detective Chief Inspector Adam Pendlebury said: “This is a terribly sad incident in which a young man with his whole life ahead of him has died.

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“We have specialist officers supporting Jack’s family during this exceptionally difficult time and our thoughts remain with them.

“We have spoken to a number of witnesses in relation to Jack’s death but I would still like to appeal to anyone who witnessed this incident who we have not yet spoken to, to please contact us.

“Witnesses or anyone with information, CCTV, doorbell or dash cam footage, should call Northamptonshire Police on 101. Alternatively, if you would prefer to remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.”

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