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BBC News
4 days 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
5 days 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.
