Police appeal for witnesses after an assault in Ilkeston

Police officers in Ilkeston are appealing for anyone who saw an assault in the town to come forward and help with an investigation.

A call was received shortly after 4.10pm on Friday 12th May reporting that a woman had grabbed a ten-year-old girl’s wrist.

The woman released her grip when a man, who was driving along Nottingham Road, stopped his car and intervened.

Officers are keen to hear from the man and anyone who witnessed what happened and has information which could help with enquiries.

Anyone with information about the incident can contact Derbyshire Police quoting reference number 23*288225, on any of the methods below:

• 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