The Latest Breaking News from Derbyshire Constabulary

Man arrested after car hits pedestrians in UK's Derby, several injured —what we know so far

A man has been arrested after a car hit multiple pedestrians in Derby city centre, leaving several people injured, some seriously. Derbyshire Constabulary said the incident involved a black Suzuki Swift and took place on Friar Gate. Police have ruled out any ongoing risk but continue to investigate, while local…

The Times of India · Mar 29

Man suffers life-changing burns in explosion at suspected cannabis farm

Police said residents may have heard a ‘loud bang’ from the explosion

The Independent UK · Jan 31

Police officers scarred for life following riot training drill

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The Independent UK · Jan 20

Man charged with murder after fatal stabbing inside city centre bank

Haybe Nur Cabdiraxmaan, 47, from Mickleover in Derby, has been charged with the murder of Gurvinder Singh Johal in Derby.

Evening Standard · May 8, 2025

Former senior police officer appears in court charged over fatal crash

Ex-Derbyshire Constabulary detective chief inspector Michael Cooper was granted unconditional bail accused of killing a 50-year-old pedestrian.

The Independent UK · Apr 10, 2025

Police force scales back X use due to ‘quality and quantity of interactions’

Derbyshire Constabulary said it will only use the social media site, owned by Elon Musk and formerly known as Twitter, to provide ‘critical updates’.

Evening Standard · Jan 6, 2025

Police release CCTV as they hunt young mother’s killer after e-bike hit-and-run

Alana Armstrong died at the scene after being hit by a suspected Land Rover in Derbyshire

The Independent UK · Nov 30, 2024

Mother, 25, who died after being knocked off e-bike in hit-and-run named

Derbyshire Constabulary said it was called to reports of a collision in Batley Lane, Pleasley, at around 8pm on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Murder manhunt for Land Rover driver who rammed young mother off e-bike

Alana Armstrong died after she was knocked off an e-bike by a Land Rover Discovery in the village of Pleasley, on the border of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire

Evening Standard · Nov 29, 2024

Teenager who shook partner’s baby to death given indefinite sentence

Carl Alesbrook, now aged 19, will serve a minimum of 14 years in detention after he caused fatal injuries to Elijah Shemwell.

Evening Standard · Nov 15, 2024