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BBC News
16-07-2025
- BBC News
Derby city centre safe despite shop attack, say police
A senior police officer has insisted Derby city centre is safe despite an attack on a shop in broad people in masks and black clothing targeted Ramsdens Pawnbrokers in St Peter's Street at about 13:45 BST on Monday.A large window was damaged as a number of shoppers looked on and while no-one was injured, staff were left shaken, police to BBC Radio Derby, Supt Rebecca Webster, who oversees city centre policing, said: "I do believe the city is safe. There is a lot of good work going on." Adam Marsh, who works at Quad in the city centre, said: "We've seen an increase in rough sleepers, particularly violent rough sleepers who we have had an issue with."We have certainly seen more anti-social behaviour in the city centre but that has gone hand-in-hand with the Market Hall opening and bringing in lots of new people."Perhaps consideration needs to be made into bringing some sort of reassuring presence into the city."Responding to criticism of policing in the city, Supt Webster, said: "I do believe it is safe. "There is a lot of good work going on and a lot of good work that takes place that doesn't get publicised as much unfortunately."We carry out numerous stop searches, there are significant arrests for highlighted crimes, I believe it is getting better." 'Unprecedented demand' However she admitted the brazenness of the attack was unusual."Yes I am surprised by it but throughout all my years in policing I am glad I am surprised because I wouldn't want it normalised," she said."My family live and work in Derby so I want it to be a safe place for them as well."She said there were "approximately 15" police officers and PCSOs assigned to patrol the city centre but shifts meant there would be about five at any one time, depending on other pressures. But she pointed to "unprecedented demand" with nearly 1,500 emergency calls last weekend - more than on New Year's said: "In relation to visible patrols, I absolutely accept and understand why the community and public feel that is what is needed."We are working hard to achieve that but we cannot be everywhere 24 hours a day."We have finite resource but we are working hard to achieve the best results we can with the resources available."Police have renewed their appeals for information on the attack and said they were working with the city council to review CCTV.
ITV News
16-07-2025
- ITV News
Police patrols increase in Derby after attack on pawnbroker's window
Police patrols will be increasing in Derby city centre after three people used weapons to smash a pawnbroker's window in the city centre. Shocking video shows the moment offenders, all wearing dark clothing, carried out the attack, before running off towards St Peter's churchyard. They are believed to have got into an awaiting vehicle. Derbyshire police said no one was injured. Over the last few weeks there has been an increased police presence following concerns about public safety, with more in-depth monitoring of CCTV and targeting known offenders. Supt Rebecca Webster, who oversees city centre policing, said: 'This is a collective issue which needs to see all our partners coming together. "Police resources are conducting high visibility patrols, but we can't be in all places all the time, which is why we are focusing on hotspot areas. We are also targeting those offenders we know are committing crime which blights our city. 'We have done a lot of work in and around the city centre, carrying out stop searches with a positive find rate of 58%, and arrests made for a multitude of offences. "We use both uniform and plain-clothes officers, so while you may think there are not officers in the area, some of our team is less overt. 'Recently we have made several arrests for possession of weapons, including machetes; we have responded to local concerns about the use of e-scooters, seizing more than 39 in one day, we have identified vulnerable victims and worked to support them, and every day we are responding to incidents." Police say their enquiries into the incident in St Peter's Street are on going. Supt Webster said: 'I understand that people are concerned about this attack at the Pawnbrokers, for it to happen in the middle of the afternoon is brazen. "Officers were in the area and attended soon after the incident happened, and our enquiries are ongoing. 'It is clear several people recorded the incident and will have taken photos or video of the crime in action, and I would ask that you send that in to us, as it could help us identify those responsible. 'If you do have concerns about public safety in the area, please engage with our officers who are patrolling, and doing the best we possibly can. "We need everyone to come together to address this issue, and to keep Derby safe to live, work and visit.' Op Shango, which sees extra patrols targeting areas where there has been reports of disruptive or nuisance behaviour, is continuing in the area. A dedicated operation has also been taking place to target persistent offenders. There is a team of neighbourhood officers for the city centre, who are working with businesses and the community to address concerns and provide a visible presence. Shopwatch is also continuing to be used to share information across businesses.
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspects being questioned after fatal bank stabbing
Police are continuing to question two suspects who were arrested after a customer was stabbed to death inside a bank in Derby. A cordon was set up in the area around the Lloyds branch in St Peter's Street after a man his 30s died at the scene following the attack shortly before 14.30 BST on Tuesday. Derbyshire Police later arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of murder and another in his 30s on suspicion of assisting an offender. Supt Rebecca Webster told the BBC on Wednesday morning that both suspects remained in custody and were being questioned by officers working on the murder investigation. She said: "We can confirm a major investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in the bank. "We are happy this was an isolated incident and we have a number of people working hard to understand why this took place." The cordon was set up after the incident in Derby on Tuesday. [BBC] Supt Webster said the police cordon, which stretches into nearby East Street, was likely to remain in place for a large part of Wednesday. The victim's family have been informed of his death. Lloyds has said it is "deeply saddened" by the incident, while Labour MPs Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker, who represent Derby North and Derby South respectively, said they had contacted emergency services "to offer our support". "This is a tragic and shocking incident," they added. "Violence has no place in our community." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. More on this story Related internet links
Yahoo
07-05-2025
- Yahoo
Suspects being questioned after fatal bank stabbing
A police cordon remains in place in St Peter's Street following the attack [BBC] Police are continuing to question two suspects who were arrested after a customer was stabbed to death inside a bank in Derby. A cordon was set up in the area around the Lloyds branch in St Peter's Street after a man his 30s died at the scene following the attack shortly before 14.30 BST on Tuesday. Derbyshire Police later arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of murder and another in his 30s on suspicion of assisting an offender. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Supt Rebecca Webster told the BBC on Wednesday morning that both suspects remained in custody and were being questioned by officers working on the murder investigation. She said: "We can confirm a major investigation has been launched after a man was stabbed to death in the bank. "We are happy this was an isolated incident and we have a number of people working hard to understand why this took place." The cordon was set up after the incident in Derby on Tuesday. [BBC] Supt Webster said the police cordon, which stretches into nearby East Street, was likely to remain in place for a large part of Wednesday. The victim's family have been informed of his death. ADVERTISEMENT Advertisement Lloyds has said it is "deeply saddened" by the incident, while Labour MPs Catherine Atkinson and Baggy Shanker, who represent Derby North and Derby South respectively, said they had contacted emergency services "to offer our support". "This is a tragic and shocking incident," they added. "Violence has no place in our community." Follow BBC Derby on Facebook, on X, or on Instagram. Send your story ideas to eastmidsnews@ or via WhatsApp on 0808 100 2210. More on this story Related internet links
BBC News
07-05-2025
- BBC News
Derby bank stabbing: Suspects being questioned after man dies
Suspects being questioned after fatal bank stabbing A police cordon remains in place in St Peter's Street following the attack Police are continuing to question two suspects who were arrested after a customer was stabbed to death inside a bank in Derby. A cordon was set up in the area around the Lloyds branch in St Peter's Street after a man his 30s died at the scene following the attack shortly before 14.30 BST on Tuesday. Derbyshire Police later arrested a man in his 40s on suspicion of murder and another in his 30s on suspicion of assisting an offender. Supt Rebecca Webster told the BBC on Wednesday morning that both suspects remained in custody and were being questioned by officers working on the murder investigation.
