Appeal for information after body of a man found in Whitwell

Body of a man found in Whitwell. 

We were called to Butt Hill in Whitwell at 6am this morning, Saturday 10 December, to reports of a body in an alleyway.

When officers arrived they found a man, who was later pronounced dead by East Midlands Ambulance Service.

A 28-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of murder and is currently in police custody.

Officers will remain in the area to carry out enquiries.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact us using the following methods and quoting reference number 22*721853.

• Facebook – send us a private message to our Facebook page
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Website – We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.