Crime and Courts

A 33-year-old man has been charged after a police chase saw a pedestrian struck by a BMW on November 6, 2024. The collision took place at 11:30 am when officers attempted to stop the green BMW. The car subsequently collided with the pedestrian, a man...

A 13-year-old boy was knocked out cold after a brutal sucker punch on Rowditch Avenue. The victim was walking along the road around 3pm on Friday, October 11, when he was attacked from behind. His assailant beat him until he passed out. The boy was badly...

Seven men have been sentenced following a massive brawl involving lethal weapons at a Kabaddi tournament in Derby last summer. The incident, which unfolded on August 20, saw two groups clash violently at a pre-planned meeting in Alvaston. Participants wielded a mix of large-bladed weapons...

A taxi driver in Derby was on the receiving end of a harrowing ordeal after he was held up, threatened and saw his taxi stolen. Police received a report at 12:20 am on Monday, October 28, stating that a taxi driver had arrived for a...

Local police were stunned to find a man with his victim in breach of bail conditions The man on bail has seen his freedom revoked after he was caught in the company of his victim. The man, who was out on bail, was found with his...

Police in Derby have uncovered an illegal substance delivery operation involving young children riding e-scooters to distribute contraband. The operation was discovered after officers from the Safer Neighbourhood Team (SNT) executed a court warrant on North Street in Melbourne following several community reports of illegal...