Discharge of noxious substance in Northampton town centre

Witnesses are being sought after a noxious substance was discharged towards a group of people outside a nightclub in Horseshoe Street, Northampton.

Between 6am and 6.45am on Saturday, July 2, an altercation took place at the corner of Horseshoe Street, between the occupants of a white Vauxhall Astra had another male.

One of the vehicle’s occupants discharged a noxious substance from a bottle, believed to be petrol, towards a small group of people before the car drove off.

Witnesses or anyone with information which could assist the investigation are asked to call Northamptonshire Police on 101 or alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Incident number: 22000379166

*Three men aged 29, 26 and 19 and all from Milton Keynes, have been arrested in connection with this incident and have been released on police bail pending further investigation.