Police renew appeal as part of murder investigation following death of non-league footballer in Milton Keynes
Police have renewed their appeal as part of a murder investigation after a non-league footballer died from his injuries following an assault in Central Milton Keynes.
Ezekiel Williams, aged 26, from London, who played for non-league football club Hendon FC, died after being attacked in Midsummer Boulevard in the early hours of Sunday November 1.
The emergency services attended the scene at around 1.50am after reports that a man had been assaulted.
A Home Office post-mortem investigation into Ezekiel’s death found the preliminary cause of death to be a head injury.
Two men, aged 21 and 28, both from Luton, have been arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.
Another man, aged 30 and also from Luton, who was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has been released on conditional court bail.
Police are renewing their appeal for information about the incident, with senior investigating officer Detective Inspector Rob Underhill saying: “We are continuing to support the family of Ezekiel, and our thoughts remain with them, and all of Ezekiel’s close circle of friends.
“It is clear from tributes that have been paid that he was a hugely respected and loved person, and we are determined to ascertain the circumstances around his death.
“We have made three arrests in connection with this investigation.
“I am today appealing again for any witnesses who may not yet have spoken to police to please get in touch with us.
“We have been reviewing CCTV and evidential material from the incident but are keen to speak to anybody who witnessed the incident, which occurred shortly before 2am on Sunday morning.
“Did you witness any altercation, particularly around the area of The Hub in Midsummer Boulevard.
"Did you capture anything on mobile phones or dashcam? If so, and you have not contacted us, I would urge you to please do so.”
Information can be reported via the 101 number by quoting the reference 43260570882, or by contacting the independent Crimestoppers charity anonymously on 0800 555 111.
In a statement following Ezekiel’s death Hendon FC said they were “stunned and heartbroken” by the news, describing him as “a humble, unassuming and generous individual with a razor-sharp wit.”
Ezekiel’s death came 10 days after he scored his first goal for the club against Jersey Bulls.
A fundraising page set up in Ezekiel’s memory has raised nearly £17,000, at the time of writing.