Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Derby

A man suffered an injury to his head and was taken to hospital

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 2nd May 2023
Last updated 2nd May 2023

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after an assault in Derby.

The incident occurred at just before 4pm on 17 April when the victim, a man in his 30s, was walking near to the shops on Kedleston Street.

He suffered an injury to his head after being assaulted by another man and went to hospital for treatment. Derbyshire Police say his injuries are not serious or life-threatening.

A 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with the offence. He has been bailed as investigations continue.

Officers with Derbyshire Police would like to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or was in the area at the time.

If you can help with the investigation, you can contact police using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 23000230492:

  • Website – they have crime reporting tools on their website
  • Facebook – send them private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
  • Twitter – direct message their contact centre via @DerPolContact
  • Phone - call them on 101

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