Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder
A semi-professional footballer from London has died after allegedly being attacked in a nightlife area of Milton Keynes. Ezekiel Williams, 26, was found seriously injured in Midsummer Boulevard shortly after 1.50am on Sunday, November 1.
He was treated at the scene by South Central Ambulance Service and taken to hospital, where he died on Monday afternoon. Thames Valley Police said the assault took place close to The Hub, a public square with bars and restaurants.
Ezekiel’s death is now at the centre of a murder investigation launched by the the force’s Major Crime Unit. Two men from Luton, aged 21 and 28, have been arrested on suspicion of this offence.
They, and a 30-year-old man from Luton who has been detained on suspicion of assisting an offender, remain in custody. Investigators are now urging witnesses to come forward.
Detective Inspector Rob Underhill said: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with the Ezekiel’s family and loved ones at this devastating time. Specially trained family liaison officers are supporting them as they come to terms with their devastating loss.
“We have made three arrests in connection with this investigation and do not believe that there is any wider risk to the local community. We are carrying out a thorough and extensive investigation to establish exactly what happened.
“We recognise this incident will cause concern within the local community. There will continue to be an increased police presence in and around The Hub and Milton Keynes city centre over the coming days, and I would encourage anybody with concerns to speak with our officers.”
Detectives need to speak to anyone who was in the area of Midsummer Boulevard and The Hub between 1am and 2am on Sunday morning. Anyone with mobile phone, dash cam, or CCTV footage should also contact police.
DI Underhill added: “Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital in helping us piece together the circumstances of this incident.”
Ezekiel was a midfielder for non-league football club Hendon at the time of his death. Paying tribute on Tuesday evening, the club said: “A humble, unassuming and generous individual with a razor-sharp wit, Eze joined the club in September and quickly established himself as a highly popular member of the dressing room and was beginning to carve 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. As a sign of respect, and to allow the players and management time to process this profoundly shocking news, tomorrow’s (Wednesday) London Senior Cup tie with Woodford Town has been postponed.”
A GoFundMe page set up in Williams’ memory has now raised £13k, with Hendon encouraging people to donate. The club added: “Our thoughts and prayers are with Ezekiel’s family, friends, and everyone who knew him at this devastating time. He will be very sadly missed by all of us at Hendon Football Club. RIP Eze.”
Manager Adam Fisher also paid tribute, saying:. “I just can’t believe this news. Has absolutely rocked me.
“Top lad, generous, kind, a great team-mate and a really good footballer. Glad you signed off with a goal Ez. As a club, management, set of players and supporters we will do all we can to help & support.”
Ezekiel also briefly represented Marlow during the 2025/26 season.
Anybody with relevant information should call 101 or make a report online, quoting reference 43260570882. Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously to Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111.
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