Man taken to hospital after ‘large’ fight in Derbyshire town

A man has been injured during a ‘large’ fight in a Derbyshire town which left him needing hospital treatment.
By Alana Roberts
Published 16th Apr 2022, 13:32 BST

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The incident occurred on King Street in Belper at around 12.10am this morning (Saturday, April 16).

According to Derbyshire police, emergency services were called to the area following reports of a “large number of people fighting”.

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It is understood the man suffered an injury to his head during the brawl and he was subsequently taken to hospital to be checked over.

Derbyshire police are appealing for information after a man was injured in a 'large' fight in King Street, Belper (google)Derbyshire police are appealing for information after a man was injured in a 'large' fight in King Street, Belper (google)
Derbyshire police are appealing for information after a man was injured in a 'large' fight in King Street, Belper (google)

Officers have already spoken to a number of witnesses and work is ongoing to identify the people involved.

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Witnesses, or anyone with information, should call Derbyshire police on 101 quoting reference 22*215031.

You can also message the force on Facebook, Twitter, or fill out an online contact form.

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To report information anonymously, contact the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit the Crimestoppers website.

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