Two more men arrested as Derby murder investigation continues

Two more men have been arrested by detectives investigating a murder in Derby.

We were called to reports that a man had been found with serious injuries at an address in Witney Close, Allenton, Derby, at 1.45pm on Thursday 9 January.

Anthony Tipper, known as Tony, was pronounced dead at the scene, The 47-year-old’s family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

Two men, both in their 50s and from Derby, were initially arrested on suspicion of Mr Tipper’s last week – with one remaining in police custody and another released on police bail.

During this weekend two more men, one aged in his 30s and another in his 40s, both of whom are from Derby, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

Detectives continue to appeal for anyone who has any information that can assist them in their enquiries to come forward.

Of particular interest is anyone with information, especially any CCTV footage that covers Witney Close – as well as Glossop Street, Crowshaw Street, and Abingdon Street – between 11pm on Wednesday 8 January and 1.45pm on Thursday 9 January.

Anyone with information that can assist our investigation is asked to contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 25*016328: 

To contact the incident room directly click here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM24A65-PO1

• 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
• Phone – call us on 101 

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