Appeal for witnesses after boy seriously assaulted in Derby

We’re appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to come forward after a teenage boy was seriously assaulted in Derby.

The incident is reported to have happened at around 3pm on Friday 11 October, when the 13-year-old victim was walking down Rowditch Avenue.

He is understood to have been approached from behind and assaulted, which caused him to lose consciousness. The boy was taken to hospital in a serious condition but discharged several days later.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries.

We’re aware that various people were in the area that afternoon and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have captured footage via dash cam, installed in their car, to contact us.

If you can help, please get in touch with reference 24*608143.

• 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.