Man quickly arrested after woman approached at Elvaston Castle

Police officers are appealing for information following a report of concerning behaviour at Elvaston Castle Country Park.

The incident occurred at around midday on Friday 6th February 2026, when a woman reported that she was approached by a man wearing a high‑visibility jacket who was acting in a suspicious and intimidating manner.

The behaviour caused her to feel frightened and change her route to get away safely. She was not physically hurt.

Police attended the area shortly afterwards and a man matching the description was located and arrested. The man in his 30s and from the Burton area has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Police officers would like to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may have witnessed any similar or concerning behaviour, or who may have information that could assist the investigation.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, including reference 26*073467:

• 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