Appeal after assault in Derby street

Officers are appealing for information following an assault in a Derby street.

The victim of the incident was walking along Harrogate Crescent, Breadsall Hilltop, just before 5pm on 3 March when he was attacked by two men.

The 20-year-old man was left with injuries to his face and mouth after being hit with a brick by one of the men.

The pair are described as:

Man A – White, around 5ft 9ins tall, of proportionate build and believed to be in his teens. He was wearing all black clothing and a green/blue balaclava.

Man B – White, around 5ft 11ins tall, skinny with bulbous eyes. He was also wearing all black and was wearing a green balaclava.

Anyone who may have been in the area at the time of the incident, or recognises the description of the two men, is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 21*123508 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 anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.