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Dr Daniel Hay, a former University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust obstetrician and gynaecologist. Image from Daniel Hay.

Death of Derby Doctor Daniel Hay leads to investigations being dropped leaving victims feeling “failed and disheartened”

The police have dropped all investigations into former Derby doctor Daniel Hay following his death, leaving his victims “failed and disheartened”. Former Derby doctor Daniel Hay, aged 61, from near Alfreton, died in April in the midst of criminal and NHS investigations into harm caused to hundreds of women over nearly 20 years. In January, the police had dropped six out of 36 cases involving Mr Hay, citing a lack of evidence sufficient for prosecution. It has now been confirmed […]

30 July 2026 7

Borough Wide

New Police Inspector for Erewash provides his first quarterly update

The new Police Inspector for Erewash has provided his first quarterly update for the area. Inspector Fowkes detailed that a busy start to the year had continued into the second quarter with work to tackle the problems raised by members of the public through neighbourhood meetings, online reporting and local engagement events. In the fight to tackle drug related crime, a policing operation was carried out in the Ilkeston area; utilising stop search powers. 16 person searches led to positive […]

29 July 2026

Derbyshire

Police officer sacked for sexual assault

A Derbyshire police officer has been sacked after kissing a colleague twice without consent and sending inappropriate sexual texts to another. The acting sergeant, who has not been named for medical reasons, kissed a member of staff – named only as PC B – inside a station locker room while off duty and again, on duty, in a police vehicle when parked in a layby on the A38. It was found the officer also sent an unwanted WhatsApp text to […]

27 July 2026 35

Little Eaton

Body found during search for missing man

A body believed to be that of a missing Little Eaton man publicly named only as 'David' has been found. Officers made the discovery on the evening of Saturday 25th July. The 80-year-old’s family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers. A statement from Derbyshire Constabulary said: "Our thoughts are with them at this difficult time." There are not believed to be any suspicious circumstances. A file is being prepared for the coroner.

26 July 2026 30

The knife recovered from a stop-search in Wiltshorpe Road, Long Eaton (Credit: Derbyshire Police)

Borough Wide

Arrest made for drug and knife offences in Long Eaton

Police officers from the Long Eaton Safer Neighbourhood Team have taken action after spotting a young male on a bike who was loitering and acting suspiciously on Wilsthorpe Road. On Monday 13th July, offices went to speak to the male who then tried to make off, but after a brief tussle, he was detained for a stop-search under Section 23 of the Misuse of Drugs Act. During the search, officers found scales, a burner phone, cannabis and a knife. The […]

16 July 2026 21

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Constabulary recognised as a Tier Two force

Derbyshire Constabulary has been recognised as a Tier Two force, as part of a new Policing Performance system, introduced today (Thursday 16th July) by His Majesty’s Inspectorate of Constabulary and Fire & Rescue Services (HMICFRS). The system replaces the ‘scan’ and ‘engage’ monitoring process, with forces assigned a level, according to severity and impact of performance concerns. It aims to strengthen the process for assessing force performance and facilitate improvements through earlier support and intervention where performance is declining or […]

16 July 2026 5

Derbyshire

Derbyshire Constabulary’s plan to tackle problem behaviour

Officials at Derbyshire Constabulary have outlined a plan to tackle anti-social behaviour in Derbyshire, setting out how the force will work to reduce problem behaviour and protect victims. Anti‑social behaviour (ASB) covers a range of issues - from noise nuisance and vandalism to intimidation, fly‑tipping and drug‑related behaviour - and can have a lasting impact on people and communities. The plan, which is now available on the Derbyshire Constabulary website, highlights key parts of the approach, which includes: Targeted patrols […]

5 July 2026 4

Borough Wide

More than 850 e-scooters seized since new approach

Derbyshire Police officers are continuing to stop e-scooter riders and seize their vehicles after they have been seen being used illegally, as highlighted in a video featuring two recent stops made by the force's bikes team. In the video, both e-scooter riders were using the vehicles illegally and riders attempted to evade police but were eventually stopped with both e-scooters being seized and destroyed. More than 850 e-scooters have been seized since a new approach began in November 2024. Alongside […]

2 July 2026 32

Borough Wide

Joint investigation launched after Ilkeston property fire

A joint police and fire investigation into a derelict building fire on Heanor Road in Ilkeston has concluded the most probable cause to be deliberate. Investigators believe the fire most likely started when a naked flame came into contact with combustible materials. Derbyshire firefighters were mobilised to the incident shortly before 5:00am on Wednesday 10th June, following a 999 call to the Derbyshire Fire & Rescue Service control room. Crews attended from Ilkeston, Ascot Drive, Long Eaton and Chapel-en-le-Frith, with […]

11 June 2026 49

Derbyshire Constabulary

Death of Derby Doctor Daniel Hay leads to investigations being dropped leaving victims feeling “failed and disheartened”

New Police Inspector for Erewash provides his first quarterly update

Police officer sacked for sexual assault

Body found during search for missing man

Arrest made for drug and knife offences in Long Eaton

Derbyshire Constabulary recognised as a Tier Two force

More than 850 e-scooters seized since new approach

Joint investigation launched after Ilkeston property fire

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