Appeal for information after assault at Bass Rec, Derby

Officers investigating an assault on Bass Recreation Ground are appealing for the public’s help.

Police were called to the skate park area of the recreation ground at 4.10pm on Sunday, 8 March, after the 18-year-old victim received a small stab wound to his stomach after an assault by four teenage boys.

He was taken to hospital and is recovering from his injuries.

The four young men, who left the rec in the direction of the River Gardens, are described as:

1. White British, around 16-17-years-old, around 5ft 9ins tall, skinny build, blonde and brown hair. Wearing a black jacket, black trousers and carrying a black man bag.
2. White British, around 16-17-years-old, 6ft tall and with a skinny build. He had dark brown to black hair and was wearing a black beanie and a black jacket with the hood up. He was also carrying a man bag and was wearing black trousers and black sports trainers.
3. White male, 16/17-years-old, had a blue mountain bike with the seat missing.
4. White male carrying a man bag and around 5ft 9ins tall.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 20*132131 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 www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.