Teenager appears in court in connection with Derby robbery

It follows an incident at Bass’ Recreation Ground

Author: Trevor ThomasPublished 1st Mar 2023

A teenager has been charged and remanded in custody in connection with a robbery at a park in Derby.

The incident happened at Bass’ Recreation Ground just before 6pm on Sunday 26 February.

A group of young people approached the 17-year-old victim and demanded his bag before he was stabbed in the leg.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 15-year-old boy from Derby has been charged with robbery, GBH, and possession of an offensive weapon. He's appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court and remanded in custody.

Investigations into the incident are continuing and officers are keen to speak to anyone with any information or who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force.

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