18-Year-Old Arrested for Murder of Ryan Burton in Kettering
Young Man Charged After Brutal Attack
An 18-year-old man has been charged with the murder of Ryan Burton, 34, after a savage assault in Kettering. Burton, from Corby, died on January 16 at University Hospital Coventry, six days after being attacked in Spring Rise Park on the evening of January 10.
Ace Hill Held Over Murder and Robbery
Ace Hill, also 18, from Minden Close, Corby, faces charges of murder and robbery linked to the attack. He is due in Northampton Magistrates’ Court on Saturday, January 25, for a formal hearing.
Others Arrested but Released on Bail
In a wide-ranging investigation, nine more people—seven men and two women—were arrested but have since been released on police bail as inquiries continue.
Police Plea for Witnesses and Footage
The East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU) Major Crime Team urges anyone with information about the incident between 6:30 pm and 7:30 pm on January 10 to come forward. Detectives are particularly interested in CCTV, doorbell, or dash-cam footage from the area around Spring Rise Park.
If you have any info, contact Northamptonshire Police on 101, quoting incident number 25000018864. You can also submit tips online at https://mipp.police.uk/ or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
The investigation into Ryan Burton’s tragic death is ongoing, and officers are hopeful that public leads will help crack the case.
