The A4500 was blocked both ways between the Thomas A’Beckett pub and Black Lion Hill in St James’ while forensic teams combed the area around the Jet garage. A statement from Northamptonshire Police at 9 a.m. reported: “At 3am, a man in his 20s was found unconscious near the Jet garage.
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Police say a man was found injured and unconscious near the Jet garage in St James’ Road, Northampton, at 3am. “He has been taken to hospital where he is being treated for his injuries. “Detectives are now appealing for anyone who may have seen how it got there to contact them.” Witnesses or anyone with information should call Northamptonshire Police on 101 using incident number 22000400050. A Northamptonshire Police Facebook post at 5am warned that roads could be closed for “several hours”, adding: “We are dealing with an incident in the St James’ Road area. Avoid St James’ Road and Black Lion Hill. “We will let you know as soon as possible.” Reports indicate that traffic was diverted from the incident with queues on surrounding roads. Bus company Stagecoach also tweeted: “All services delayed in Northampton. Sorry for any inconvenience.”
