Police appeal after Derby pub assault

A 67-year-old man remains in hospital in a critical condition.

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 29th Nov 2022

A man remains in hospital following an assault in a pub on Pride Park.

Images have been released of several people that Derbyshire Police would like to speak to, who they believe may be able to help with their enquiries.

Officers were called to The Merlin on Orient Way, near to Pride Park, just after 8.35pm on Sunday 20 November.

A 67-year-old man was found injured in the car park and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a critical condition.

The men who Police would like to identify are believed to have attended an event earlier in the evening at Pride Park football stadium.

If you are one of the men in the pictures or you recognise someone, you are asked to contact Police via the methods below, quoting reference number 22*680400:

  • Facebook – send a private message to their Facebook page
  • Twitter – direct message their contact centre via @DerPolContact
  • Website – they have several crime reporting tools on their website or use the online contact form
  • Phone - call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.

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