Man charged and remanded following stabbing in Derby

Officers have charged a man in connection with a stabbing in Derby last month.

The incident, which saw an 18-year-old suffer serious injuries, took place at a house in Campbell Street, Allenton, at 2.25pm on Tuesday 29 March.

Yesterday (6 April) Malika Watts was charged with an alleged section 18 wounding with intent and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

The 21-year-old, of no fixed abode, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court today (7 April) where he was remanded to prison. He will next appear at court on 5 May.

Another man, an 18-year-old from Derby, who was arrested in connection with the incident has been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Anyone with any information that can assist detectives in their enquiries is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, including reference 22000178848:

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

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.