Police in the United Kingdom have arrested three men following the death of 26-year-old non-league footballer, Ezekiel Williams, who allegedly died after being attacked in Milton Keynes.\n<\/p>\n
Williams, a midfielder with eighth-tier English club Hendon FC, died from his injuries after the incident, which occurred in the early hours of Sunday.\n<\/p>\n
According to talkSPORT on Wednesday, Thames Valley Police confirmed that a murder investigation had been launched, with two men aged 21 and 28 arrested on suspicion of murder, while a third man, aged 30, was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.\n<\/p>\n
All three suspects are from Luton and remain in police custody.<\/p>\n
In a statement, the police said, \u201cTwo men, aged 21 and 28, both from Luton, have been arrested on suspicion of murder.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cA third man, aged 30 and also from Luton, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All remain in custody.\u201d<\/p>\n
The force added that officers would maintain an increased presence around The Hub and the city centre as investigations continued.<\/p>\n
\u201cOfficers remain in the area and there will continue to be an increased police presence around The Hub and city centre while enquiries continue.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cA dedicated Major Crime Unit investigation is underway,\u201d the statement added.\n<\/p>\n
Williams joined Hendon FC in September and had recently scored his first goal for the club. <\/p>\n
The club expressed shock and sadness over his death, describing him as a humble and generous individual who quickly became a popular member of the team.\n<\/p>\n
In a tribute posted on social media, Hendon FC said, \u201cWe are stunned and heartbroken to announce the sudden and tragic passing of midfielder Ezekiel Williams aged 26.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cA humble, unassuming and generous individual with a razor-sharp wit.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cEze joined the club in September and quickly established himself as a highly popular member of the dressing room.\u201d<\/p>\n
The club extended its condolences to his family, friends and everyone who knew him.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cOur thoughts and prayers are with Ezekiel\u2019s family, friends, and everyone who knew him at this devastating time.\n<\/p>\n
\u201cHe will be very sadly missed by all of us at Hendon Football Club,\u201d the statement added.\n<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, Hendon\u2019s London Senior Cup fixture against Woodford Town, scheduled for Wednesday, has been postponed following the tragedy.\n<\/p>\n
A GoFundMe appeal has also been launched in memory of Williams to support his family following his death.\n<\/p>\n
Police said investigations were ongoing, while the three arrested men remained in custody.\n<\/p>\n
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