Part of Northampton town centre closed after police called to reports of 'unexplained death'

St Giles Square was closed this morning (August 23) due to a police investigation. Northamptonshire Police posted on X at around 8am confirming the area will remain closed “until further notice”.

The police force is asking members of the public to avoid the area, as there is no access to St Giles Square from St Giles Street/Derngate or Wood Hill junctions, as officers work to determine the circumstances around the death.

A Northamptonshire Police spokeswoman said: "We are currently dealing with the unexplained death of a man in St Giles Square, Northampton, which was reported to us just before 5am this morning (August 23).

“The road is closed whilst we work to establish the circumstances surrounding his death and we will issue an update as and when we are able. Motorists and pedestrians are advised to avoid the area for the time being."

The post on X from Northamptonshire Police reads: “Please avoid St Giles Square in Northampton due to a police investigation. St Giles Square will remain closed until further notice and there is no access to the area from St Giles/Derngate or Wood Hill junctions. Thank you for your patience.”