Police are appealing for information after a fire at the derelict Hazelwood Nursing Home site on Skeavingtons Lane, Ilkeston in the early hours of Friday 6th December - the second incident of a fire at this location in two weeks.
Inspector Ladd from Derbyshire Police said: "We have opened an investigation around these fires, working closely with partner agencies including Derbyshire Fire and Rescue Service and the council. We are actively following a number of enquiries but are keen to hear from people with CCTV that have captured any suspicious activity close to Skeavingtons Lane.
"The fire was discovered by police at 02:30 hours in the morning of 6th December 2024. A patrol strategy is in place and I encourage any concerned residents to speak to any officers in the local area over the coming days."
Anyone with information is urged to contact Derbyshire Constabulary via any of the following routes quoting reference number 24*724381:
- 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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