Appeal for witnesses to serious assault in Derby city centre

Detectives investigating a serious assault in Derby city centre are appealing for witnesses to help with their enquiries.

The incident took place at around 1.30am on Saturday 24 September outside Celtic House in Friary Street.

The victim, a boy of 16, suffered serious injuries which are not believed to be life threatening and he remains in hospital.

The assault is believed to be linked to an earlier incident that took place in the road and saw a large group fighting in Friary Street at around 11pm on Friday 23 September.

Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed either incident – in particular any drivers with dashcam from the area that may have captured either the 11pm or 1.30am incidents.

Anyone with any information should contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 22*556100:

• 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.