FOUR people have been arrested after a man was stabbed to death outside a university campus.
Police charged to the scene near the University of Northampton following reports of a stabbing at around 8.40pm on Sunday.
They discovered a 19-year-old man with serious injuries and despite best efforts by paramedics, he tragically died at the scene.
Two men aged 19, one man aged 18, and an 18-year-old woman have all been arrested in connection with the New South Bridge Road incident.
They remain in police custody and will be questioned today as cops launch a murder investigation.
Detective Inspector Simon Barnes of Northamptonshire Police said he believes the incident was a "targeted attack".
He added: "I want to express my sincere condolences to the family of this young man.
"A lot of work has taken place overnight to effect these four arrests and detectives will begin questioning them today."
Witnesses or anyone with information about the incident should call Northamptonshire Police on 101.
Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
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