Appeal after altercation in Ilkeston street

Police officers in Ilkeston are appealing for the public’s help after an incident in the town.

Officers were called to reports of an altercation between five men close to the junction of Cotmanhay Road and Stringer Close at 9:00pm on Monday 27th November).

An increased police presence is being deployed in the area as officers continue to make enquiries into the circumstances of the incident, but they are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident – in particular any drivers with dashcam or homeowners with CCTV that may have captured the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, including reference 23*733506:

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• X (Twitter)– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org