A man is in a serious condition after being found with a head injury in Linton near Swadlincote

Police are asking anyone with information to come forward

Author: Charlotte LinnecarPublished 21st Oct 2025

Police are appealing for information after a man was found with serious injuries near Linton, near Swadlincote.

He was found with a serious head injury at 12.50am on 18 October in Hillside Road, at the junction of The Scotts.

He was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. His family are aware.

It is unknown at this time how the man came by his injuries and officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area the time – particularly any drivers with dashcam.

The man, who is in his 50s, was wearing grey/blue long sleeved Fred Perry style shirt with distinctive burgundy pinstripe collar. He was walking away from Linton and towards High Cross Bank.

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