Two men charged after an incident in Ilkeston

Two men have been charged with firearms offences following an incident in Ilkeston on Sunday 13th July.

At 2:50am on that date, two men attended a house on St Norbert Drive in Kirk Hallam where a firearm was discharged.

Two men were located a short while after by officers and arrests were made.

Dexter Atkinson, aged 29, of Hallam Fields Road, Ilkeston was charged with possession of a firearm and was remanded in custody.

Malik Stanbury, aged 25, of no fixed abode was charged with possession of a firearm and driving with no license or insurance. He was remanded in custody.

Anyone with information relating to the incident is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using the below methods quoting reference number 25000408732.

• Website – There are 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.