13-year-old boy seriously assaulted in broad daylight attack near city school Derby

Derbyshire police have launched an appeal for witnesses and dashcam footage after a 13-year-old boy was left unconscious following a serious assault in Derby. The incident is understood to have taken place at around 3pm on Friday, October 11, while the victim was walking down Rowditch Avenue - near The Bemrose Primary School.

Police believe the boy was approached from behind and assaulted, causing him to lose consciousness. He was taken to hospital in a serious condition but was discharged several days later.

A 17-year-old boy was arrested in connection with the incident and has been released on police bail pending further enquiries. A spokesperson for Derbyshire police said: "We’re appealing for witnesses and anyone with dash cam footage to come forward after a teenage boy was seriously assaulted in Derby.

"We’re aware that various people were in the area that afternoon and are appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or may have captured footage via dashcam installed in their car to contact us. If you can help, please get in touch with reference 24*608143."

You can get in touch with the force using the below methods:

• Website – They have crime reporting tools on their website: use the online contact form
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message the contact centre via @DerPolContact
• Phone – call on 101

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.