Appeal for witnesses after murder investigation launched in Chesterfield

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died following an incident in Chesterfield.

The victim, a man in his 50s, was involved in an altercation in the grounds of the Crooked Spire church in the early hours of Sunday 2 July.

The man was then found deceased at his home in Chesterfield on 5 July.

His family have been made aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

A man in his 20s, who is also from the Chesterfield area, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

Detectives are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area of the Crooked Spire churchyard between 12.45am and 1.20am and may have witnessed an altercation.

Anyone who has any information that may assist our investigation is asked to contact us using the methods below and quoting reference 23*419716

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

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

You can also submit information via a website which is dedicated to gathering information for major incidents; photos can also be uploaded via this link Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)