Police officers in Ilkeston have released an image of a man they would like to speak to in connection with an assault in the town.
On Wednesday 19th July at around 7:15pm, near to the Erewash Museum on the steps leading from Chalons Way, a man is reported to have verbally abused a 12-year-old boy. He then grabbed his rucksack and placed him in a headlock.
The man officers would like to trace is described as 5ft 8ins tall, of a skinny build, wearing a cycle helmet, cycling glasses, a cycling top and black and yellow cycling shorts.
It is thought that there may be witnesses to this incident from members of a local cycling group.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police quoting reference number 23*447269 using the below methods:
Facebook– send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary X (Twitter)– direct message the contact centre on @DerPolContact Website– complete the online contact form at derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us. Phone – call 101You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org
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