Desborough Man Charged With Murder

A Desborough man has been charged with murder after the death of a man in Kettering.

Keiton Underwood, 20, is accused of one count of murder and will appear in court next month.

He is one of three people to have been charged with murdering 34-year-old Ryan Burton, who died in hospital six days after being seriously assaulted in a park off Highfield Road three weeks ago.

Underwood and his co-accused are currently on remand in connection with a robbery, which occurred in Wallis Road, Kettering, also on the evening of Friday, January 10.

Police at the scene of the incident in Kettering
Pic: National World

Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Johnny Campbell of the East Midlands Special Operations Unit (EMSOU), said: “Our thoughts remain with Ryan’s family at this time, who continue to be supported and kept informed by our specially trained officers.

“Following the attack on Ryan on January 10, a dedicated team of officers and police staff from across the East Midland region have worked tirelessly on what has been a complex and fast-paced investigation.

“This has so far, resulted in 14 arrests across Kettering and Corby, and led to murder charges for three men. However, we will not stop until all those responsible for the death of Ryan are brought to justice.”

Ryan Burton

In addition to the three men charged with Ryan’s murder, four Kettering men aged 38, 29, 24 and 22, a 23-year-old Corby man and a 25-year-old Rothwell man arrested on suspicion of his death remain on police bail pending further enquiries.

A 28-year-old woman from Kettering has also been released on police bail pending further enquiries after being arrested on suspicion of attempting to pervert the course of justice.

While four people have been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, including the 14th person to be detained – a 17-year-old boy from Kettering, who remains in police custody.

The other three – a 16-year-old Kettering boy, a 33-year-old woman from Kettering and a Corby woman, aged 23 – have been released on police bail pending further enquiries.