Murder investigation launched after Chesterfield man dies

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was reportedly assaulted in Chesterfield earlier this week.

The incident occurred shortly before 1pm on Tuesday 20 January at a house in Southgate Way, Barrow Hill, after reports of a man having been assaulted.

Jason Smith, of Southgate Way, was found at the address and was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries and died on Thursday evening (22 January).

The 53-year-old’s family are aware and are being supported by specialist officers.

A 20-year-old man from Sheffield has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in police custody.

People in the area will have seen an increased police presence in the area in recent days as enquiries have been carried out and that presence will remain over the weekend.

We are keen to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone leaving the Southgate Way area at around 1pm on Tuesday 20 January.

Of particular interest is anyone with CCTV footage from the surrounding streets – as well as any drivers who may have been in the area at the time with dashcam footage.

Anyone who is able to help is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, including reference 26*037726: 

• Major Incident Portal – Report information direct to the incident room: Public Portal
• 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.