Appeal after man found with stab wounds near Derby medical centre

Officers investigating the stabbing of a man in Derby are appealing for the public’s help.

The force was called to reports that a man in his 40s, who was wearing a backpack, was found with serious injuries close to the Oakwood Medical Centre at around 2.50pm on Sunday 13 February.

The man was taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition – his injuries are not believed to be life threatening at this time.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may be able to help with their enquiries.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, in confidence, including reference 22*088707:

• 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/ContactUs.
• 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.