Appeal for witnesses after man is assaulted in Belper

A man was allegedly assaulted in Belper after a night out with friends.

On Sunday, January 29 between 12.45am and 1.30am a man was in the Memorial Gardens off of King Street in the town centre when he was approached by two men.

One of the men struck him to the back of his head which resulted in him requiring hospital treatment.

The man was described as white, around 20 years old, between 5ft 8ins and 5ft 10ins tall and had a local accent.

The second man was described as white, between 22-24 years-old, 5ft 10ins to 5ft 11ins tall, of a medium to large build and a local accent.

Anyone with information is asked to contact DC Ross O’Brian on 101 quoting reference number 17000040445.

Alternatively, send him a message online by visiting the Contact Us section of our website www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.

You can also call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.