Ilkeston Market Place closed after serious assault

Police officers placed a cordon across Ilkeston Market Place during the early hours of Sunday morning following a serious assault.

The area was divided by blue and white Police tape between the Town Hall and St. Mary's Church after officers received reports of an incident at 2:10am on 1st June.

A man was taken to hospital with injuries described as "serious".  Businesses inside of the cordon covering the Bath Street end of the Market Place were unable to trade.

The cordon was expected to remain in place for some considerable time leading to pedestrians being told to expect disruption and a need to take alternative routes where possible.  A heavy Police presence was maintained at the scene.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact Police using any of the following contact points, quoting incident reference 120 of 1st June 2025:

• Website – There are 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
• Phone – call the non-emergency number 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.