Man arrested after being found with imitation gun in Derby

Officers were called to reports of a man with a weapon in Chambers Street, Alvaston, at 12.50pm yesterday (14 August).

We then received further reports that the man had attempted to rob a taxi driver and another man outside a convenience store.

Firearms officers were deployed and when they arrived they located the man in the garden of a house nearby where he was arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm, robbery, and attempted robbery.

The man, who is in his 30s and from Derby, remains in police custody.

There is no ongoing risk to the public and nobody suffered serious physical injuries as a result of the incident.

Anyone who has not already spoken with officers, in particular those with CCTV or dashcam footage that captures the incidents, is asked to contact the force using the below methods, including reference 24*484364:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.