Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th May 2026

Michael Thompson: Sister of alleged murder victim recalls defendant telling her to ‘have a good day’ before finding out

The older sister of the 43-year-old woman allegedly killed by her ex-partner has recalled that the defendant told her to “have a good day” during a call on the day of the incident, before finding out her sibling had passed away. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead at a home in Pinewood Road on August 9, 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th May 2026

Michael Thompson: Court hears defendant hysterically crying and being sick while making 999 call

The court heard the 999 call when a murder-accused defendant told the emergency services he had discovered his ex-partner’s body, when he could be heard hysterically crying and being sick. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead at a home in Pinewood Road on August 9, 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th May 2026

Michael Thompson: 55-year-old murder accused treated like ‘bereaved spouse’ after ‘fooling’ police with ‘fakery’

A 55-year-old Northampton man accused of the rape and murder of his former partner was treated like a “bereaved spouse” after fooling police with “fakery” that made it appear like a suicide or a tragic accident, say the prosecution. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson on August 9, 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 27th May 2026

Michael Thompson: 55-year-old ‘tracked’, ‘abused’ and ‘brutalised’ ex-partner for decade before alleged rape and murder

A 55-year-old Northampton man “tracked”, “abused” and “brutalised” his former partner for more than a decade before he allegedly raped and murdered her, a jury heard as the prosecution opened the trial. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, Northampton, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead on August 9, 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 21st May 2026

Michael Thompson: Jury sworn in as 55-year-old Northampton man stands trial for alleged rape and murder of former partner

A jury has been sworn in today (Thursday May 21) as the trial begins for a 55-year-old Northampton man accused of the rape and murder of his former partner. Michael Thompson, of Pinewood Road, pleaded not guilty to the rape and murder of 43-year-old Kimberley Thompson – who was found dead at a home in Pinewood Road on August 9, 2025.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 9th December 2025

Asylum seeker jailed for three years after using fire extinguisher to gain entry to service station shop and spray worker

An asylum seeker has been jailed for three years for robbery, burglary and theft offences in Northamptonshire, during which he used a fire extinguisher to gain entry to a service station shop and sprayed a worker. Ibrahim Ahmed, who is believed to be 28 years old as a result of a Home Office assessment when he entered the country, of Buckingham Road, Deanshanger, was sentenced at Northampton Crown Court on Tuesday December 9.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th October 2025

Man jailed for more than five years after causing death of 76-year-old by driving over the alcohol limit

A man has been jailed for more than five years after causing the death of a 76-year-old in a collision when he was driving over the legal alcohol limit. Derren Goddard, of Harmans Way, Weedon, was sentenced to five years and four months in prison and disqualified from driving for 92 months at Northampton Crown Court on Friday (October 10).

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 9th October 2025

Religious leader pleads guilty to allowing two 16-year-olds to marry at a Northampton mosque

A religious leader has pleaded guilty to allowing two 16-year-olds to marry at a mosque and he will be sentenced at Northampton Crown Court next month. Ashraf Osmani, aged 52, of Abington Avenue, entered guilty pleas to two counts of carrying out conduct for the purpose of causing a child to enter into marriage before their 18th birthday. There was one count for each child, one boy and one girl.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 8th October 2025

Former racing driver given six-month driving ban after going 96mph down Northants A-road

A former racing driver has been given a six-month driving ban after travelling 96 miles per hour down a Northamptonshire A-road, exceeding the limit by 26 miles per hour. Mark Blundell, aged 59, of Arrington, was not in attendance at Northampton Magistrates’ Court on October 8 but his barrister entered a guilty plea to the offence on his behalf.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th September 2025

Religious leader charged with allegedly allowing two 16-year-olds to marry at Northampton mosque appears in court

A religious leader, who has been charged with allegedly allowing two 16-year-olds to marry at a mosque, appeared at Northampton Magistrates’ Court today (September 11). Ashraf Osmani, aged 52, of Abington Avenue, Northampton, was charged last Wednesday (September 3) according to Northamptonshire Police.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 8th August 2025

Northamptonshire man, 63, jailed for six years for child sex offences

A 63-year-old man has been jailed for more than six years after admitting sexual activity with a child. Martin Steele, of High Street North, Tiffield, admitted the offences, which also included a charge of sexual communication with a child, during a hearing at Northampton Crown Court in July.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 18th June 2025

Murderer, 25, sentenced to life imprisonment of 23 years after fatally stabbing former friend twice

A 25-year-old murderer has been sentenced to life imprisonment of 23 years after he fatally stabbed his former friend twice last December. Junior Emmanuel Uwadia, of Northfield Way, Northampton, was found guilty of killing Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi just yards from the 23-year-old victim’s home.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: ‘Put emotion aside to give him the benefit of the doubt,’ defence concludes

The defence asked the jury to “put emotion aside and the sadness that somebody has died” to give the defendant “the benefit of the doubt”, after he was “deceived” into attending what he thought was a peace meeting. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 12th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Prosecution describes murder accused’s lack of evidence as ‘wall of silence’

The prosecution described the murder accused’s choice not to give evidence in this trial as a “wall of silence” during their closing speech. The trial began for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 11th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Mother encouraged children to close their eyes as they hurried past incident involving men behaving like 'animals'

The court heard that a mother encouraged her two children to close their eyes as they hurried past the fatal incident on a nearby footpath. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Mutual friend says victim’s punch to defendant’s back kickstarted fatal scuffle

A mutual friend of the victim and defendant agreed that a punch thrown by the victim to the defendant’s back was what caused the fatal scuffle to start, the court heard. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 10th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Second mutual friend was told victim and defendant were ‘going to have a fight’

A second mutual friend of the victim and defendant called to give evidence was told the pair were “going to have a fight” before arriving at the location of the fatal stabbing. The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 5th June 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: ‘I can’t describe it, I lost my best friend,’ says witness called to give evidence

A mutual friend of both the victim and the defendant was called to the witness box to begin his evidence yesterday (June 4). The trial continues for the man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in last Tuesday (May 27).

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th May 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Defence alludes to ‘metal canister’ being used as ‘weapon’ by victim

The jury was taken through CCTV evidence frame by frame, captured by a camera on a house opposite the car parking area where the fatal incident took place in Standens Barn. The prosecution opened the trial of a man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.

Northampton Chronicle & Echo • 29th May 2025

Standens Barn stabbing: Jury shown CCTV evidence frame by frame, captured by house opposite fatal incident

The jury was taken through CCTV evidence frame by frame, captured by a camera on a house opposite the car parking area where the fatal incident took place in Standens Barn. The prosecution opened the trial of a man accused of murdering 23-year-old Clinton Obeng Oppong Antwi, after a jury was sworn in on May 27.