Man assaulted with sharp object in Derbyshire

An 18-year-old man told officers he was walking along the road when he was approached by a man who threatened him before asssaulting him with a sharp object, believed to be a knife.

The victim suffered injuries to his face and back, but these are described as not life-changing or life-threatening.

Detective Inspector Toby Fawcett-Greaves, said: “We understand that incidents of this kind may cause concern in the local community and would like to reassure the public that we have a dedicated team of detectives working on this case.

“Local residents will see officers in the area on patrol carrying out enquiries, anyone with information or specific concerns about this incident is encourage to chat with these officers or contact us via one of the methods below.”