Ezekiel Williams, 26, briefly represented the Blues during the 2025/26 .

Numerous clubs took to social media in the late hours of November 3 and early hours of November 4 to pay tribute to the ex-box-to-box midfielder.

However, it has now been confirmed by Thames Valley Police a murder investigation has been launched.

EZEKIEL WILLIAMS 🕊️ Everyone at Marlow Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of our former player, Ezekiel 'Eze' Williams, at just 26 years of age. Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Eze's parents, family, friends and everyone who knew him at this incredibly difficult time. Rest in peace, Eze.

— Marlow Football Club (@MarlowFC) November 4, 2026

According to the force, Ezekiel was involved in an incident in the early hours of Sunday, November 1 in Midsummer Boulevard, Milton Keynes.

He died sadly died on Monday, November 2 ‘despite the best efforts of medical staff’.

Two men, aged 21 and 28 from Luton have been arrested on suspicion of murder and another man, aged 30, also from Luton, on suspicion of assisting an offender, and they remain in custody at this time.

Detective Inspector Rob Underhill, of the Major Crime Unit, said: “Our thoughts are first and foremost with the Ezekiel’s family and loved ones at this devastating time.

We are stunned and heartbroken to announce the sudden and tragic passing of midfielder Ezekiel Williams yesterday afternoon aged 26. 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 London Senior Cup tie with Woodford Town has been postponed. There has been a gofundme page set up in Ezekiel’s memory for anyone who would like to support and donate. https://t.co/KdV4GQUPYS 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 💚🤍

— Hendon Football Club (@HendonFC) November 3, 2026

“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.

“I am appealing to anyone who was in the area of Midsummer Boulevard and The Hub between 1am and 2am on Sunday morning to come forward if they witnessed anything that could assist our investigation.

“We are particularly keen to hear from anybody who may have mobile phone footage, dash-cam footage or CCTV recordings from the area at the time.

“Even the smallest piece of information could prove vital in helping us piece together the circumstances of this incident.

“Anybody with information should call 101 or make a report online , quoting reference 43260570882.

“Alternatively, information can be provided anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or through its website.”

Following his death, the Blues have since released a statement.

They said: “Everyone at Marlow Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the sudden and tragic passing of our former player, Ezekiel 'Eze' Williams, at just 26 years of age.

“Our thoughts and heartfelt condolences are with Eze's parents, family, friends and everyone who knew him at this incredibly difficult time.

“Rest in peace, Eze.”

Happy to get my first goal, not are day have to put it right Tuesday

— Ezekiel williams (@ezekiel10k) October 24, 2026

A GoFundMe page has been set up to support Ezekiel’s family, with a goal of £18,000 being set.

At the time of writing, £12,904 has been raised.

Many other football clubs and Non League footballers have taken to social media to send their condolences.

Chalfont St Peter said: Very sad news, condolences from everyone at Chalfont.”

Ezekiel 'Eze' Williams died aged 26. He spent some time at Marlow during the 2025/26 season (Image: NQ)

Slough Town added: “We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Ezekiel.

“Our thoughts and condolences are with his family, friends and everyone connected with the club at this difficult time.”

Jersey Bulls, who Williams had scored against just one-and-a-week earlier while playing for Hendon, said: “Condolences to Eze’s friends and family at this awful time. Our thoughts are with you all.

“May Eze rest in peace.”