Police hunt woman after child assaulted in Derby

Officers have released CCTV images of the woman they want to speak to

Author: Katy WhitePublished 24th Jan 2024

Officers want to speak to this woman after a child was assaulted in Derby city centre.

The incident happened in St Peter’s Street, Derby, at around 8pm on 6 January. The incident saw a woman punch a child in the stomach. The child was not seriously physically injured.

The woman pictured was in the area at the time of the incident and officers are keen to speak to her in relation to the crime.

They say while the CCTV is not of the highest quality it is someone may recognise her clothing or the item she is holding.