Man, 63, found unconscious and with injuries in Chesterfield house – after Christmas Eve assault

Officers received a call in relation to a concern for the safety of a man at a house in Didcot Close, Chesterfield at At 1.50 pm on Christmas Eve, (Tuesday, December 24).

Officers arrived at the address to find a 63-year-old man unconscious within the property. He had suffered several injuries.

The man was taken to hospital, a scene was put in place and an investigation began into the circumstances surrounding his injuries.

Robert Dixon, 30, has been charged with grievous bodily harm with intent and he remains in custody. He appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court on Friday 27 December and was remanded in custody. He will next appear at court on Friday 24 January 2025.

The 63-year-old remains in hospital, he is stable with serious injuries.

Anyone with information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Derbyshire police quoting reference number 24*762310 using the methods below.

Website – use the online contact form; Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page; X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact or phone – call 101.

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website