Appeal after man left with serious injuries following assault in Derby

Officers investigating an alleged assault that left a man with serious injuries are appealing for witnesses and information.

The assault occurred in Uttoxeter Old Road, Derby, at around 7pm on 11 November when the victim, a man in his 40s was allegedly punched by another man, causing him to fall over and bang his head.

The victim has been left with serious, life changing injuries.

Officers are now keen to speak to anyone who witnessed the assault, as well as anyone who may have driven past and has dashcam footage.

Anyone who has any information on the assault is asked to contact us, using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 23000699909:

• 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.

A man in his 30s has been charged in connection with the assault.