Derbyshire police launch murder investigation after man dies following a serious assault

Phil Bramley
By Phil Bramley
Published 12th Jun 2023, 07:22 BST
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Derbyshire police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following a serious assault yesterday.

Police were called to Bass Street, in Derby, just after 3.45pm on Sunday 11 June along with ambulance crews, and despite attempts to save him the man sadly died at the scene. At this time detectives are treating his death as suspicious, and a murder investigation is underway.

Windmill Hill Lane was closed between Cross Street and Bass Street, and Bass Street was closed between Windmill Hill Lane and Peel Street.

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People will see a significant police presence in the area, and anyone with any concerns are encouraged to speak to officers in the area.

Detectives are treating his death as suspicious, and a murder investigation is underway.Detectives are treating his death as suspicious, and a murder investigation is underway.
Detectives are treating his death as suspicious, and a murder investigation is underway.

Anyone who was in the area and may have witnessed an assault, or with any information, CCTV or dashcam footage, should contact police on the details below, quoting reference 754 of 11 June: website – use the online contact form; facebook – send private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page; Twitter – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact or call 101

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