Teen arrested as investigation continues into Derby robbery

A teenager has been arrested in connection with a robbery in Derby.

Officers are continuing to investigate the incident which happened on Abbey Street between around 11pm on Saturday 22 October and 12.10am on Sunday 23 October.

A woman reported that she was punched and kicked to the floor by two young men, who then stole her bag and mobile phone. She suffered bruising and cuts to her head and face.

It is believed the woman may have been followed as she walked from Curzon Street and along Abbey Street.

The two young men are then thought to have made off along Abbey Street and onto Abbots Barn Close.

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with the incident and released on police bail while enquiries continue.

As part of the ongoing investigation, officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in those areas around the time of the incident and would especially like to hear from anyone who may have CCTV or dashcam footage from between midnight and 12.10am that night.

Any witnesses or anyone with any information which could help with our enquiries should contact us on the details below, quoting reference 22000617980.

• 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