CCTV footage released after ‘racial abuse’ in Derbyshire town

By Michael Broomhead
Published 19th Oct 2021, 15:14 BST
Updated 19th Oct 2021, 15:21 BST
Officers investigating a report of racial abuse in Shirebrook have released CCTV footage of several youths they would like to speak to.Officers investigating a report of racial abuse in Shirebrook have released CCTV footage of several youths they would like to speak to.
Officers investigating a report of racial abuse in Shirebrook have released CCTV footage of several youths they would like to speak to.
Police probing a report of racial abuse in a Derbyshire town have released the below CCTV footage of several youths they want to speak to.

The incident happened on Patchwork Row, Shirebrook, around 9pm on August 19.

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A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “Two men approached a man and a short time later assaulted him.

“He was knocked unconscious and had a medical episode.

“A group of youths is said to have approached the victim and verbally abused him.

“One can be seen carrying what looks to be a baseball bat or pole.”

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Anyone who was in the area between 8.40pm and 9.10pm and has information is asked to get in contact with police, using any of the below methods, including reference 21*467965.

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

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

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.