Witness appeal after attempted robbery in Ilkeston

Ilkeston Police Officers who are investigating an attempted robbery in the town are appealing for information and witnesses.

The incident occurred in Bath Street just before 10:15pm on Monday 14th October.

The victim, a woman in her 70s, was waiting for a bus when she was approached by two men on a motorbike. One of them tried to grab her handbag, causing the victim to fall to the floor and hit her head. The men then rode off.

Officer are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed the incident.

Anyone with any information is being asked to make contact using any of the following methods, quoting reference number: 24*616326

• 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.