Investigation continues as Ilkeston man remains in hospital

Police officers in Ilkeston are continuing to appeal for any information from the public after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in the town.

A member of the public found the man unconscious on Heathfield Avenue at around 7.15pm on Sunday 5th February.

He was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham with life-threatening injuries, where he remains. It is currently unclear how the man, who is in his 60s, came by his injuries.

He had been to watch the Nottingham Forest vs Leeds match on Sunday before catching a bus home to Ilkeston, leaving Nottingham at around 6.30pm. He is believed to have got off the bus near the Tesco in Nottingham Road, Ilkeston, just after 7pm.

He was wearing a black jumper, blue and red body warmer, Nottingham Forest hat and t-shirt, blue jeans and blue shoes.

Officers would now like to speak to anyone who has CCTV, doorbell or dashcam footage from the area at the time of the incident. Of particular interest is the area around Park Road and Heathfield Avenue between 7pm and 8pm on 5th February.

Detective Sergeant David Oldfield said: “Investigations into this incident are continuing as we work to piece together the injured man’s movements and discover how he came by these injuries.

“We understand that incidents such as this will cause concern to the community but I’d like to reassure residents that at this stage, we are treating this very much as an isolated incident.

“I’d also urge anyone who has any information about this incident, no matter how small, to please come forward and speak to police.”

Residents in the area will see an increased police presence in the coming days.  Officers can be approached by anyone with any information.

Anyone who has any footage, or any information on the incident, can also contact Derbyshire Police using any of the methods shown below, quoting the reference 23*75725:

• Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• 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