Appeal for witnesses to assault of woman in Derby city centre

Officers investigating the assault of a woman in Derby city centre are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

The force was called to reports that a woman had been assaulted in Cheapside at around 2.30am on Saturday 30 July.

The victim, a woman in her 20s, was taken to hospital and was found to have suffered life-changing injuries.

A man in his 30s was arrested at the scene on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and has since been released under investigation while enquires continue.

Officers are appealing for any witnesses to the incident, in particular anyone who may have camera phone footage of the incident, to contact the force.

Anyone with information that may be of use to the investigation is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 22*439130:

• 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.