Long Eaton Police officers appeal for information after town assault

Long Eaton Police officers are appealing for witnesses after an assault was carried out in the town.

The incident took place on Wednesday 3rd July in Lower Brook Street, close to the old fountain, and officers are keen to speak to anyone who saw anything between 3:20pm and 5:30pm. 

The incident involved a woman in her 40s who was assaulted by a man, also in his 40s, who was wearing blue joggers with white stripes down the side, a black North Face hooded top, a black baseball cap and black trainers. 

A man from Long Eaton has been arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail. 

Anyone who witnessed the incident, or can help officers with their enquiries, is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, including reference 24*408072: 

• Website – There are crime 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.