23-year old charged following a serious assault in Cotmanhay

A 23-year old man has appeared before Southern Derbyshire Magistrates following an attack in Ilkeston on Friday 26th June.

Erewash Police Officers issued an appeal for information after reports were received regarding an assault on Cotmanhay Road at around 12noon.

On arrival, a man was found with serious injuries and was taken to hospital.

Derbyshire Police originally said that a 29-year-old man and a 26-year-old woman were subsequently arrested and detained. The man reported to be 29 years old was later named as Luke Hurdowar who is of no fixed address, and who was subsequently charged with a Section 18 offence of wounding, and possession of an offensive weapon.

The 26-year old woman, who has not been publicly named, has been bailed pending further inquiries.

Mr. Hurdowar was remanded into custody and appeared before magistrates on Monday 29th June to face the allegations. Dressed in casual attire, he was not asked to enter any pleas to charged being faced, and only spoke to confirm his name and date of birth, the latter reported to be different from what was previously held and which revised his age to 23 rather than 29.

He was remanded back into custody ahead of an appearance before Derby Crown Court on July 27th, at which point, he is expected to enter pleas.

Meanwhile, an update has been provided on the condition of the victim.  A statement from Derbyshire Police said that he remains in hospital but in a critical condition.

Anyone with information, dashcam or CCTV footage is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using the following methods and quoting reference number 26*374054.

• Call the non-emergency number 101.
• 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