Murder investigation launched after man dies in Derby

There have been road closures in place overnight

Author: Matt MaddrenPublished 12th Jun 2023

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following reports of a serious assault in Derby.

Derbyshire Police said officers and ambulance crews were called to Bass Street just after 3.45pm on Sunday.

Despite attempts to save him, the man died at the scene.

Police said his death is being treated as suspicious and a murder investigation is underway.

Closures have been place overnight on Windmill Hill Lane between Cross Street and Bass Street, and Bass Street is closed between Windmill Hill Lane and Peel Street, with the closures expected to remain in place for some time.

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