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Appeal after teenager seriously assaulted in Derby


We’re appealing for witnesses following a serious assault on a teenage boy in Derby.

 

We were called to the incident in Slack Lane, Derby, at about 10.30pm on Saturday 4 May.

 

A 17-year-old boy was treated for slash wounds by paramedics and taken to hospital for further treatment. His injuries are not life-threatening.

 

Detective Inspector, Darren Rumbelow said:

 

“We understand that reports such as this are worrying for residents and would like to offer reassurance that a dedicated team of detectives are investigating the circumstances.

 

“Whilst we are treating this as an isolated attack, we would urge anyone with concerns to speak to local officers who will be patrolling the area.

 

“Anyone with CCTV installed, in and around the Slack Lane area, is asked to check their footage in case it has captured something which may assist with our enquiries.

 

“Equally if you have any other information which may assist this investigation, please do contact us quoting reference 24*261677.”

 

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