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BBC News
11 hours ago
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Family pays tribute to man who died after attack in Ilkeston
A 19-year-old man who died after he was assaulted on a night out has been described as a "ray of sunshine" by his Derrett was out with friends in Market Place, Ilkeston, when he was attacked in the early hours of Sunday, Derbyshire Police was taken to Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham in a critical condition and died later on Donachie, 23, of Bilborough Road, Nottingham, and 24-year-old Joshua Harris of Little Hallam Lane, Ilkeston, have been charged with murder and appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court on Thursday, police said. Two women aged 18 and 19, and a 19-year-old man, who were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, remain on bail pending further inquiries, officers added. In a statement released by police, Mr Derrett's family said: "Liam brings amazing energy wherever he goes and makes everyone's day brighter. He is our little ray of sunshine."He found his love for snowboarding for the first time this year and was looking forward to going with his friends and family in 2026."To have him taken from us is truly heartbreaking and we are completely devastated, but the love and support from friends, family and the people of Ilkeston over the last few days has truly humbled us."Detectives continue to appeal for anyone with information to get in touch.
BBC News
a day ago
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Liam Derrett: Two charged with murder after Ilkeston street fight death
Two men have been charged with murder after a 19-year-old died after a street Derrett was injured in Market Place in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, in the early hours of Sunday 1 suffered serious head injuries and died in hospital on Donachie, 23, of Bilborough Road, Nottingham, and Joshua Harris, 24, of Little Hallam Lane, Ilkeston, have been charged with his murder and are due to appear at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates' Court later. Three other people – two women aged 18 and 19, and a 19-year-old man – were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. All three remain on bail pending further have reissued an appeal and urged anyone with any information to get in touch.
BBC News
2 days ago
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Man injured in street fight in Ilkeston dies in hospital
A man who was seriously injured during a street fight in a town has died, police say 19-year-old Liam Derret was out with friends in Market Place, Ilkeston, when an altercation broke out between other was taken to Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham in a critical condition where he died later on men, aged 23 and 24, initially arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, have now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody. The force said three others - two women aged 18 and 19, and a 19-year-old man - were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and bailed pending further inquiries. Specialist officers are supporting Mr Derrett's family, police added. Ch Supt Emma Aldred, who is in charge of policing the area where the altercation took place on Sunday, said: "I know how heartbreaking this news is going to be for our local communities in Ilkeston and surrounding areas."I cannot even begin to imagine the devastation felt by Liam's family, friends, and all who knew and loved him."I want to reassure people that we have a team of detectives dedicated to bringing Liam's attackers to justice and are working around the clock to do so."The force has urged anyone with information about the fight to come forward.
BBC News
4 days ago
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Multiple arrests after man seriously injured in Ilkeston assault
Five people have been arrested after a 19-year-old man suffered serious injuries during an incident in man was "injured during an altercation between a large group of people" in Market Place at about 02:10 BST on Sunday.A spokesperson for Derbyshire Police said he remains in a critical condition in hospital and appealed for witnesses to come men aged 24, 23 and 19, and two women aged 19 and 18 have been arrested and remain in custody.
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5 days ago
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Man seriously injured in town centre assault
A police cordon is in place following a serious assault in a Derbyshire town centre. Officers were called to the Market Place in Ilkeston at 02:10 BST on Sunday, and man was taken to hospital with serious injuries. Police said the area is likely to be cordoned off for "some time" and may cause disruption to pedestrians. People are being advised to take alternative routes whilst officers remain in the area. Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. Derbyshire Police
