An investigation has been launched after a teenager died in Ilkeston.
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Officers were called to Heanor Road in Ilkeston at 8.20pm on Saturday 28th December, after receiving reports that a man had been stabbed.
On arrival an 18-year-old was found in the road with a stab wound.
East Midlands Ambulance Service attended, and the teenager was pronounced dead at the scene.
The teenager’s family have been made aware and a team of specially trained officers are supporting them at this difficult time.
A homicide investigation has been launched and is being led by the East Midlands Special Operations Unit.
Detective Chief Inspector Claudia Musson who is leading the investigation said: “The investigation is very much in its early stages, and we are urging anyone with information, that may assist with our enquiries, to contact us as a matter of urgency.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Derbyshire Police using the following methods and quoting incident number 940 of 28th December.
- Website – There are reporting tools at www.derbyshire.police.uk/
- Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
- X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Phone – call the non-emergency number 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
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