Derbyshire Constabulary

A man has been arrested in connection with an assault near a bar in Chesterfield.
The incident happened at about 1.15am this morning in Stephenson Place, close to the Beach Bar.
A 62-year-old man remains in hospital with head injuries following the assault.
... Earlier this evening, our officers arrested a 47-year-old man on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. He is in custody.
Our investigation into this incident is ongoing.
Witnesses or anyone with information should call us on 101, quoting reference 19000017709.
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A man has been detained by police after the vehicle he was travelling in collided with another and ended up on its roof in Long Eaton.
A red Vauxhall Corsa failed to stop for police in the town at about 2.10pm.
It collided with a small number of vehicles during the incident, including a Mitsubishi L200 Warrior.
... That collision happened in Tamworth Road and resulted in the Corsa ending up on its roof.
A man was detained at the scene and has been taken to hospital to be checked over.
A woman and baby who were in the Corsa were also taken to hospital for checks. No one was reported as injured in the Mitsubishi.
An investigation into the incident is ongoing and there will be disruption to traffic while that continues.
Witnesses or anyone with information should call police on 101, quoting incident 674 of January 12.
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Can you help us trace the man and the woman in these images? They may be able to help officers investigating reports of damage and a confrontation on a bus as it passed through Codnor.
The incident happened at around 11.15pm on a Trent Barton bus, travelling between Ripley and Heanor on Wednesday, November 28.
There was an alleged altercation involving three men and a woman as the bus passed through Codnor, and the door to the bus was damaged as one of the men was getting off....
Do you recognise the man or the woman in the images? If so, please contact PC Yoan Cordon, quoting reference 18*629177, by using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.
• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call us on 101.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.
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Four men have been charged with a range of drugs-related offences after our officers carried out a warrant at an address in Derby.
The action took place at a house in Ashbourne Road at about 10am on Tuesday and saw a large amount of suspected drugs seized.
Cash and suspected drug production paraphernalia was also recovered from the address.
... During the warrant, four men from Derby were arrested. They have now been charged and remanded into prison custody.
Michael Miller, 38, of Abbey Street, was charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin and crack cocaine, and producing the class B controlled drug synthetic cannabinoids.
George Burgess, 20, of Ludgate Walk, was charged with the same offences.
Gary Spalding, 48, of Ashbourne Road, was charged with being concerned in the supply of heroin, and producing synthetic cannabinoids.
Bradley Wood, 22, of Leytonstone Drive, was charged with possessing heroin with intent to supply, possessing crack cocaine with intent to supply, possession of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of cannabis.
He was also charged with producing synthetic cannabinoids.
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Can you help us identify these people in relation to alleged crimes committed across Derbyshire?
To see the full details of the alleged offences, click on the picture to enlarge it.
Please note that these images may be of both potential suspects or witnesses.
... If you recognise anyone in these images please contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 and give the identity of the person shown, quoting the reference number accompanying the picture. Please do not identify anybody on Facebook.
You can also give information online: https\://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-inform ation/
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Greater Manchester Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a wanted man from Oldham.
Adrian Harewood, 49, was released from prison in March 2015 after being jailed in 2007 for grievous bodily harm and possession of an imitation firearm with the intention to cause fear.
He has since breached the conditions of his licence and is wanted on recall to prison.
... Harewood is known to have links to Oldham, but could be anywhere in the UK. Call 101 if you see him and 999 in an emergency situation.
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Our colleagues at Cleveland Police are concerned for the welfare of a 38-year-old man who has been missing for more than a week.
Michael Scully was living in Hartlepool but is known to travel to Manchester & London. He is a street performer who juggles, flame-throws & busks.

Images have been released after two mountain bikes were stolen from the garage of a house in Bamford, Hope Valley.
The burglary was reported on Tuesday, January 8, and is believed to have taken place sometime between 2pm on Sunday, January 6 and 4pm on January 8.
The mountain bikes (pictured) are a Scott 720 Mountain bike with 29” wheels and a Marin Nail Trail with 26” wheels, both with upgraded gears and disc brakes and other modified extras.
... An orange-coloured petrol chainsaw was also taken during the incident.
If you have any information which may assist with our enquiries, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.
Please quote the reference number 19*11279 and the name of the officer in the case, PC Craig Booth, in any correspondence.
• Facebook – send us a private message via this page • Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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Officers were called at around 11.20am on Thursday, January 10, to reports of a man acting suspiciously outside the Derby County training ground on Morley Road, Derby.
A man was found at the perimeter fence of Moor Farm training ground and spoken to. Officers conducted routine checks which were all above board.
Despite media reports, no damage to the fence was found, and the man was stopped outside the grounds.
... No arrests were made and the man was sent on his way.
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Officers are warning the public of an ongoing tax scam targeting Derbyshire residents.
In recent days there have been numerous reports of people being contacted by scammers posing as HMRC officials.
Recently in Derbyshire a victim paid out nearly £2,000 to fraudsters and other victims have been defrauded of similar amounts.
... The criminals tell the victim they could be arrested or prosecuted at court due to unpaid taxes. They are then told this can be avoided if they immediately pay the balance by bank transfer or by purchasing iTunes gift cards and giving the details over the phone to the scammers.
If the victim is hesitant or refuses to comply, the suspect makes a threat such as immediate arrest, bailiffs or in cases where the victim appears to be of overseas origin; deportation.
Often, but not always, the date from which the tax is owed is from such a long time ago that records may not be easily accessible.
Once the money is paid the suspects sever all contact.
Fraud Protect Officer Tammy Barnes, said: “Ahead of the self-assessment tax deadline on January 30 we have seen an increasing number of reports about this scam.
“HMRC officials will never contact you in this manner and will certainly never ask for a direct payment bank payment or by iTunes vouchers.
“Never feel pressured or rushed into making a decision and if you receive a call of this nature then hang up and report it immediately using the 101 number.
“I would also urge people to speak to anyone who they know may be filling out a self-assessment return in the coming weeks or may be particularly vulnerable due to their age or circumstances.”
If you are in doubt about a call you receive, call HMRC back from a different phone and if using a landline always listen for a dial tone before making a call. You can also contact Derbyshire Constabulary via our social media accounts or calling 101.
If you receive a call of this nature please report it to Action Fraud on Fraud 0300 123 2040 or www.actionfraud.police.uk.
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Officers are concerned for the safety of missing teenager Kyah Hammond.
17-year-old Kyah was reported missing from Long Eaton on Friday, January 4.
Kyah is around 5ft 6ins tall, of slim build with short brown hair. He was last seen wearing a grey and blue jumper, grey jogging bottoms and dark trainers, and was carrying a grey rucksack.
... He has links to Belper, Buxton and Long Eaton in Derbyshire, as well as Darwen and Blackburn in Lancashire.
Anyone who has any information about his whereabouts should contact us using one of the below methods with reference number 692-040119: • Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call us on 101.
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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Stephen Beasley who was reported missing from Chesterfield on Monday has now been found.
Thank you to all who took the time to share our appeal.

39-year-old David Patterson has been found safe and well following an appeal to find him earlier this week.
Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to trace David.

We are appealing for information after a man reported that a dog had bitten him in Tapton, Chesterfield at around 11.15pm on New Year’s Eve.
The man was walking along Brimington Road with his wife when they were approached by a long-haired border collie, which was off the lead. Two women were with the dog, walking 8-10 metres behind.
The victim told officers he put out his hand to the black-and-white dog, and was bitten, causing minor injuries.
... We are keen to speak to two women who were with the dog or anyone who may have witnessed the incident.
If you have any information which may assist with our enquiries, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.
Please quote the reference number 19*715 and the name of the officer in the case, PC Mark Webb, in any correspondence.
• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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We are attempting to trace Michael Booth, 27, who absconded from Sudbury open prison on Sunday, January 6.
Booth was convicted for burglary, theft and driving offences at Derby Crown Court in April 2018 and was sentenced to three years and nine months imprisonment.
He is described as white, 5ft 8ins and of slim build with brown hair, stubble and brown eyes. He has tattoos on both hands.
... If you have seen Booth, or know of his whereabouts, please contact us using one of the following non-emergency contact methods.
Please quote the reference number 995 of January 6 in any correspondence.
• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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Derbyshire police’s Football Unit is appealing for witnesses to come forward following disorder at the Proact Stadium, Chesterfield on Saturday, January 5.
The incidents took place towards the end of the National League match between Chesterfield FC and Ebbsfleet United F.C.
A 25-year-old man from Chesterfield has been arrested on suspicion of pitch encroachment.
... Officers are continuing to investigate the disorder, and would like to hear from anyone who was affected, or who witnessed the incidents, particularly anyone with phone footage.
Superintendent Ady Gascoyne said: “We are aware of the videos circulating on social media relating to incidents which occurred towards the end of Chesterfield’s match against Ebbsfleet on Saturday.
“A small number of officers were deployed to this match and were involved in the initial response. We are now awaiting the match official’s report, and will be speaking to key individuals over the coming days.”
If you have any information or footage which may assist with our enquiries, please contact the Derbyshire Constabulary Football Unit by calling 101, or via one of the following non-emergency contact methods.
• Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary • Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact • Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. • Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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Ian Thomas, of Patchwork Row, Shirebrook, has appeared at Northern Derbyshire Magistrates Court, Chesterfield this morning charged with various offences.
The 31-year-old was arrested and charged on Monday, January 7 for a theft from Aldi, Carter Lane, Shirebrook.
He was also charged with the possession of a controlled substance, burglary, theft of a bicycle, a Public Order offence and the assault of a police officer.
... He was remanded in custody until January 15, when a plea hearing will take place.
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Thank you to everyone who shared our appeal to trace missing man Paul Morris, who has now been found safe and well in Sheffield.