Man arrested over murder of young mum Levi Davis released without charge

A 27-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murdering a mother-of-two has been released with no further action, police said.

Levi Davis, 25, died following an incident in Wellingborough Road, Rushden, at around 8.30pm on Saturday.

Northamptonshire Police said they released the man after a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service (CPS).

Detective Inspector Pete Long, senior investigating officer, said: “This has been an exceptionally fast-paced investigation involving the collection of numerous pieces of evidence, crucially one of which is high-quality CCTV footage which shows the entire incident from start to finish.

“Following a consultation with the Crown Prosecution Service this evening in respect of all the evidence gathered, a decision has been made to release the 27-year-old man arrested on suspicion of murder with no further action.

“I know there is an extensive amount of interest and speculation surrounding this case and I know this decision may leave many people confused, however I want to reassure the community in Rushden that this has been an exceptionally thorough investigation involving very experienced detectives from across the region.

“It will be a source of frustration to many people that we are unable to go into more detail, but this is because of an impending court process relating to a second 27-year-old man charged with attempted murder in connection with this case.

“Specialist officers will continue to work closely with Levi’s family at this extremely difficult time.”

The father of Ms Davis' two daughters, Matt Lewinton, has since paid tribute to his ex-partner, telling The Times: "She was one of the most amazing women in the world.

"I couldn’t have asked for a better woman than her to be the mother to my children. She was one in a million. She loved everything.

"She liked motorbikes — she went to Moto GP with me. I can’t tell you how much she meant to me.”

Jake Dean Swords, aged 27, of Rushden, has been charged with the attempted murder of a 27-year-old man.

He is next due to appear at Northampton Crown Court on January 8.

Northamptonshire Police is not seeking anyone else in connection with this case.