Appeal for witnesses after fire in Ilkeston

We are appealing for anyone with information about a fire in Ilkeston to come forward as part of our investigation into the incident.

We were called to a report of a fire in Ash Street, Ilkeston just before 4am on Friday 30 June.

An investigation has been launched into the cause of the fire and a cordon remains in place.

We believe this is an isolated incident, nobody has been injured and there is no threat to the wider community.

Anyone who saw anything suspicious in the area between 3.30am and 4.30am on Friday morning, especially if you have CCTV or dashcam footage, is being urged to contact us, quoting reference number 23*401559, on any of the methods below:

• 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
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call us on 101

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