Teenager appears in court in connection with Derby robbery

A teenager has been charged and remanded in custody in connection with a robbery at a park in Derby.

The incident happened at Bass’ Recreation Ground just before 6pm on Sunday 26 February.

A group of young people approached the 17-year-old victim and demanded his bag before he was stabbed in the leg.

His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

A 15-year-old boy from Derby has been charged with robbery, GBH, and possession of an offensive weapon. He appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court this morning (28 February) and was remanded in custody.

Investigations into the incident are continuing and officers are keen to speak to anyone with any information or who may have witnessed the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force using any of the below methods, including the reference 23*121546:

• Facebook– send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary 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 website.