Man found with life-threatening injuries in Ilkeston

Officers are appealing for the public’s help after a man was found with life-threatening injuries in Ilkeston.

The injured man, who is in his 60s, had been to watch the Nottingham Forest vs Leeds match on Sunday (5 February)  before catching a bus home to Ilkeston, leaving Nottingham at around 6.30pm. He is believed to have got off the bus near the Tesco in Nottingham Road, Ilkeston just after 7pm.

He was later found unconscious on Heathfield Avenue and was taken to the Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham with life-threatening injuries.

It is currently unclear how the man came by his injuries and his family have been made aware.

At this stage, officers are treating it as an isolated incident.

Residents in the area will see an increased police presence throughout the day as investigations continue.

Officers are particularly keen to speak to a dog walker who found the man on the street as well as anyone who saw him either on the bus or walking through Ilkeston.

He was wearing a black jumper, blue and red body warmer, a Nottingham Forest hat and t-shirt, blue jeans and blue shoes.

Anyone who was in the area at the time of the incident and has any information is asked to contact us, using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 23*75725:

• Facebook– send us a private message to our Facebook page
• Twitter– direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Website– We have several crime reporting tools on our website or use our online contact form
• Phone – call us on 101

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