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Three men have been arrested following the death of a “talented” and “inspirational” non-league footballer.
Ezekiel Williams, 26, from London, was allegedly attacked in Milton Keynes town center in the early hours of Sunday morning, Thames Valley Police said
Detectives launched a homicide investigation after Mr Williams died of his injuries in hospital on Monday.
Two men aged 21 and 28, both from Lutonhave since been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.
Another 30-year-old man from Luton was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and all three remain in police custody.
Mr Williams last played as a midfielder for Hendon FC in the North West Londonjoining in September.
It describes him as a “modest, unassuming and generous individual with a razor-sharp wit”.
The club added: “He quickly established himself as a very popular member of the dressing room and began to carve out a place for himself in midfield with a series of hard-working and selfless displays that summed him up as a person.
“Only 10 days ago he scored his first goal for the club against Jersey Bulls.”
Mr Williams also played for Kettering Town FC – who he described as a “talented, kind, and truly inspirational individual” – FC Romania, Northwood, and Harrow Borough during his football career.
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A GoFundMe page has since been set up in his memory, which had raised over £14,000 by Wednesday evening.
Detective Inspector Rob Underhill said: “We are carrying out a thorough and extensive investigation to establish exactly what happened.
“We recognize that this incident is causing concern in the local community. There will continue to be an increased police presence in and around The Hub and Milton Keynes town center over the coming days and I would encourage anyone with concerns to speak to our officers.”
