29-year old charged following a serious assault in Cotmanhay

A 29-year old man has been charged following an attack in Ilkeston on Friday 26th June.

Erewash Police Officers issued an appeal for information after reports were received regarding an assault on Cotmanhay Road at around 12noon.

On arrival, a man was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

A 29-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were subsequently arrested and detained. The 29 year old, Luke Hurdowar who is of no fixed address, has since been charged with a Section 18 offence of wounding, and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 26-year old woman, who has not been publicly named, has been bailed pending further inquiries, whilst Mr. Hurdowar was remanded into custody and is set to appear before magistrates on Monday 29th June.

Meanwhile, an update has been provided on the condition of the victim.  A statement from Derbyshire Police said that he remains in hospital but in a critical condition.

Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using the following methods and quoting reference number 26*374054.

• Call the non-emergency number 101.
• Website – There are crime reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact