The Latest Breaking News from Derbyshire Police

Real-life ‘Water Mitty’ who posed as doctor and lord in £200k fraud scam jailed

The fraudster claimed to have traded as everything from travel agencies to estate agents and hairdressers

The Independent UK · Sep 25

England cricketer Brydon Carse to face no charges over alleged nightclub assault

Brydon Carse was arrested at a nightclub last month before being ‘de-arrested’ when he agreed to leave

The Independent UK · Sep 18

Derbyshire Police probe ‘allegations of assault’ after Brydon Carse incident

It is not yet clear what role Carse played in events.

The Independent UK · Aug 26

Man, 36, to appear in court after pedestrians hit by car in Derby

The victims were four men and three women aged between 36 and 52.

Evening Standard · Apr 1

Man, 36, charged after pedestrians hit by car in Derby

The victims were four men and three women aged between 36 and 52.

Evening Standard · Mar 31

Man, 36, remains in custody after pedestrians hit by car in Derby

The Derby man, who is originally from India but has lived in the UK for a number of years, was arrested, police said.

Evening Standard · Mar 29

Seven injured and man arrested after car hits pedestrians in Derby

Seven pedestrians sustained serious but not life-threatening injuries after being struck by a car in Derby city centre on Saturday night. The incident, involving a black Suzuki Swift, took place on Friar Gate at approximately 9:30 pm on Saturday, March 28. All seven injured individuals were treated at the scene…

The Independent UK · Mar 29

Police investigating threats over council’s flag removal plans

Derby City Council councillor Sarah Chambers said she had received a rape threat after announcing the plans last week.

Evening Standard · Sep 29, 2025

Teenager who fatally stabbed man with rambo-style knife after drug deal found guilty of murder

Charles Hartle, who was 17 at the time, fatally stabbed Noah Smedley, 18, in the heart

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

Teenager with ‘unhealthy interest’ in knives guilty of 18-year-old’s murder

Charles Hartle, who was 17 at the time, grinned before fatally stabbing Noah Smedley, 18, in the heart before going to a party.

Evening Standard · Jul 25, 2025