Man arrested following disturbance in Cotmanhay

A man has been arrested following reports of a disturbance in an Ilkeston street last night.

Officers were called to Norman Street, Cotmanhay, at 2.50pm yesterday (17 July).

Three men suffered injuries in the incident – two being minor and one being serious. The man with the serious injuries is currently in hospital being treated for a wound to his neck.

A 56-year-old man from Cotmanhay was arrested nearby on suspicion of assault causing grievous bodily harm.

Officers want to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may be able to help with our enquiries.

In particular, officers would like to speak to anyone who saw four men in a gold Nissan X Trail four-by-four in the Cotmanhay area at around 2.45pm.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact us on one of the below methods – including in any correspondence reference 19*374186:

• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
• Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
• Phone – call us on 101.

You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.