Three released on bail following serious Ilkeston assault

Three people arrested in connection with a serious assault in Ilkeston have been bailed.

The arrests were made following an incident on the Market Place, in which a 19-year-old man suffered serious injuries that left him in hospital in a critical condition.

Five arrests have been made so far. Three of those people – two women aged 18 and 19, and a 19-year-old man – were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. They have now been bailed pending further inquiries.

Two men, aged 23 and 24, remain in police custody. Both were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent.

The assault happened during an altercation between a large group at about 2.10am on Sunday 1 June.

Detectives have since spoken to several witnesses, but we know there are more who are yet to come forward.

Inspector Dave Walker, who leads policing in Ilkeston, said: “This assault has understandably sent shockwaves through the community of Ilkeston and we know people are worried about this sort of violence.

“Two police officers who were on duty on the night were quickly at the scene and helped give first aid to the victim.

“Since then, we have a dedicated team of detectives working on the case and they need your help in fully understanding the circumstances surrounding the assault.

“Those answers lie with the community and I would urge anyone with information to come forward. Whether you witnessed it, or you have heard information since, or if you know someone who was in the town centre at the time and could have details that will help us – please, come forward.

“You can also pass information completely anonymously through the independent charity CrimeStoppers, if you do not wish to speak to police.”

You can share information with us online using this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM25A69-PO1

Alternatively, you can use one of the following methods, quoting reference 25*316183:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call us on 101 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/