Appeal to public after assault at bus stop in Chaddesden

Officers investigating an assault at a bus stop in Nottingham Road, Chaddesden, are appealing for members of the public who stepped in and helped the victim to come forward.

The incident happened at around 8.15pm on Saturday, May 11, close to the junction of Reginald Road South.

The victim reported that a man approached him from the cemetery and verbally abused him. The attacker then physically assaulted him, causing him to lose his glasses.

The attacker is described as being white, around 50-years-old, balding and of slim to medium build.

We are keen to speak to the witnesses who stepped in to help the victim, as they may have information that will help our enquiries.

If you were in the area at the time and witnessed the incident, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.

Please quote the reference number 19000241664 and the name of the officer in the case, PC Paul Bower, in any correspondence.

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.