Police appeal after two people attacked by gang of men in Derbyshire town

Derbyshire Police are appealing for witnesses to come forward after two men were attacked in Matlock town centre earlier this month.
The two victims were attacked on this bridge near Crown Square, Matlock.The two victims were attacked on this bridge near Crown Square, Matlock.
The two victims were attacked on this bridge near Crown Square, Matlock.

The pair of men, one aged 45 and the other 27, were walking on the bridge close to Crown Square in Matlock town centre when they were attacked from behind by a group of men at around 12.30am on Sunday, December 5. The victims were left with serious facial injuries after the incident, but were not able to give the police any description of the men who attacked them.People who witnessed the incident, especially any drivers who may have dashcam footage of the attack, are asked to contact Derbyshire Police using any of the below methods, including reference: 21000706708:

Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.

Phone – call us on 101.