Four teenagers arrested in connection with Ilkeston assault

Four teenagers have been arrested in connection with an assault in Ilkeston.

Officers were called to reports of a fight in Critchley Street at around 8.20pm on Thursday 4 April. A teenager suffered a swollen lip, cut to the head and grazes and was taken to hospital.

A 14-year-old girl and three 15-year-old girls have been arrested on suspicion of assault. The 14-year-old has also been arrested on suspicion of assaulting an emergency worker. One of the 15-year-olds has also been arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed article.

All were held in police custody.

Police officers have commented having been made aware of a video showing the incident reportedly being shared on social media and encouraged anyone who sees the video not to share it but to contact officers if they have any information on the incident, using any of the methods below, quoting the reference 24*196652:

• 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