Woman charged with murder after man dies in Ilkeston

A woman has been charged with murder after a man died in Ilkeston.

Police officers were called to reports that a man had been seriously assaulted at an address in Stamford Street, Ilkeston, at 4.45pm on Tuesday 19th December.

Wayne Sibley was found with serious injuries; however, the 45-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene.

His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

A woman in her 40s was arrested shortly after and has been in police custody since.

On Thursday 21st December, Regan Martin was charged with murder. The 47-year-old, of Stamford Street, Ilkeston, has been remanded to police custody and was due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Friday morning 22nd December.

Officers still want to hear from anyone who may be able to help them with their investigations.

You can submit information directly to the team using the online Major Incident Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)

The force can also be contacted directly, using reference 23*778444, using any of the below methods:

• 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