Police investigate after ‘David Jason super fan’ leaves ‘very unusual’ items at historic building near Chesterfield

Derbyshire police are investigating after a ‘David Jason super fan’ broke into the grounds of a Georgian manor house near Chesterfield – then left ‘very unusual’ items relating to the Only Fools and Horses’ star.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 3rd Oct 2020, 15:50 BST
Updated 3rd Oct 2020, 16:15 BST
Watch more of our videos on Shots! 
and live on Freeview channel 276
Visit Shots! now

Officers attended Grade I-listed Sutton Scarsdale Hall on Monday after receiving reports about the bizarre crime.

MORE: Can you help Derbyshire police find stolen bike?

While there, they found a number of flowers next to a copy of Mr Jason’s autobiography, which had been propped up on a stone.

Derbyshire Constabulary's rural crime team described the call-out as 'strange'.Derbyshire Constabulary's rural crime team described the call-out as 'strange'.
Derbyshire Constabulary's rural crime team described the call-out as 'strange'.
Hide Ad
Hide Ad

A spokesperson for Derbyshire Constabulary’s rural crime team said: “Unknown individuals pulled the fence down around the hall, gained access and left the very unusual items behind.

“We can all appreciate David Jason’s work but can we ask people not to break into listed sites to show this admiration.

“If you have any information about the David Jason super fan, please get in touch on 101.”

Mr Jason, 80, is perhaps best known for playing lovable rogue trader Derek ‘Del Boy’ Trotter in the long-running sitcom Only Fools and Horses.

MORE: New hotel and apartments planned for vacant Chesterfield site

Editor’s message

Thank you to all who support local journalism with a print subscription. The events of 2020 mean trusted, local journalism is more reliant than ever on your support. We couldn't do it without you. Please subscribe at www.localsubsplus.co.uk so we can keep campaigning on your behalf. Stay safe.