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Wales Online
07-05-2025
- Wales Online
Major police update after Lloyds customer stabbed to death in Midlands bank
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Wales Online breaking news on WhatsApp Two people have been arrested after a Lloyds Bank customer was stabbed to death in a Midlands branch. The customer, who was in his 30s, was hurt while he was inside the bank on Tuesday, May 6. He was stabbed at Lloyds Bank in St Peter's Street, Derby, at about 2.35pm, police said. The man could not be saved and was pronounced dead at the scene. Derbyshire Constabulary has insisted it is dealing with an 'isolated incident' and no others were hurt. A man in his 40s has since been arrested on suspicion of murder. READ MORE: MSC Virtuosa murder probe update after 'man killed on stag do' Don't miss the biggest and breaking stories by signing up to the BirminghamLive newsletter here. He was arrested at a property in Western Road, Normanton, at around 6pm yesterday (Tuesday, May 6). A man in his 30s also detained at the same property was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in police custody. A significant police presence remains in the city centre and will do for some time to come, the force said. Detective Inspector Tony Owen, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, is leading the investigation. He said: "We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding. "No-one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident. "Officers will be in the area for some time so we'd encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to us. "We'd also encourage anyone with any information on this incident to please contact us as a matter of urgency." Anyone with information can contact the force on its online contact form, on Facebook or on 101 quoting the reference 25000260624. Alternatively, contact independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously on the CrimeStoppers website or on 0800 555 111.
Daily Mirror
07-05-2025
- Daily Mirror
Derby stabbing: Witnesses heard 'screaming' as 'family man' knifed to death in Lloyds bank
A man, aged in his 30s, has tragically died after he was attacked inside Lloyds Bank in St Peter's Street, Derby, in the middle of the afternoon with two people arrested Two men have been arrested after a bank customer was stabbed to death in a city centre branch with witnesses hearing "screaming" and a shout of "it's a bank robbery". A man in his 30s was attacked inside Lloyds Bank in St Peter's Street, Derby, at around 2.35pm on Tuesday and died at the scene, Derbyshire Police said. Formal identification has not taken place, but police said his family have been made aware. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder at a property in Western Road, in the Normanton of the city, at around 6pm, the force said. Did you see the incident at Lloyds Bank in Derby? Let us know at webnews@ A second man, in his 30s, was arrested at the same property on suspicion of assisting an offender and both men remain in custody. Police officers will remain in the city centre for some time. The victim in believed to be a dad of three. One nearby shopkeeper, who did not wish to be named, told DerbyshireLive this morning: " We know who the guy is, it's really sad, really sad. Yesterday we heard screaming and then heard someone shouting 'it's a bank robbery' because at that stage no-one knew it was a murder. Then the police arrived, there were lots of them who arrived really quickly. It's just so sad." Another passer-by said: "I saw it on Facebook last night and I couldn't believe it. A bloke in the bank being stabbed at 3pm in the afternoon? It's unheard of. Derby city centre is becoming a no go zone these days." While a woman said: "It's just so shocking. Inside a bank in broad daylight. Really awful. " Detective Inspector Tony Owen said: 'We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding. No-one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident.' Councillor Ajit Atwal, leader of the Lib Dems on Derby City Council, said that it is a "sad day for Derby". Mr Atwal, who knew the victim, said: "None of this makes any sense. Why a young hard working man should be killed like this -a family man. He was a business man and had worked hard to make his business a success. He had come to the city to do this." A Lloyds spokesperson: 'We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Derby branch and our thoughts are with those affected. We are supporting our colleagues during this difficult time and will co-operate closely with the police.' Anyone with information should contact the police quoting the reference 25000260624, or contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
The Independent
06-05-2025
- The Independent
Two men arrested after customer stabbed to death in city centre bank
Two men have been arrested after a bank customer was stabbed to death in a city centre branch. A man in his 30s was attacked inside Lloyds Bank in St Peter's Street, Derby, at around 2.35pm on Tuesday and died at the scene, Derbyshire Police said. Formal identification has not taken place, but police said his family have been made aware. A man in his 40s was arrested on suspicion of murder at a property in Western Road, in the Normanton of the city, at around 6pm, the force said. A second man, in his 30s, was arrested at the same property on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both men remain in custody. Police officers will remain in the city centre for some time. Detective Inspector Tony Owen said: 'We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding. 'No-one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident.' A Lloyds spokesperson: 'We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Derby branch and our thoughts are with those affected. 'We are supporting our colleagues during this difficult time and will co-operate closely with the police.' Anyone with information should contact the police quoting the reference 25000260624, or contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Telegraph
06-05-2025
- Telegraph
Man stabbed to death inside Lloyds bank in Derby
Det Insp Tony Owen, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, who is leading the investigation, said: 'We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding. 'No one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident. 'Officers will be in the area for some time so we'd encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to us. 'We'd also encourage anyone with any information on this incident to please contact us as a matter of urgency.' Managers at the Lloyds branch told DerbyshireLive that they are 'deeply saddened by the incident and our thoughts are with those affected'. 'We are supporting our colleagues during this difficult time and will co-operate closely with the police,' they said. The bank added that the attack was not related to an armed robbery. Baggy Shanker and Catherine Atkinson, Derby's two MPs, said in a joint statement: 'Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the victim's family, friends and all those affected. Violence has no place in our community.'
The Guardian
06-05-2025
- The Guardian
Bank customer stabbed to death inside Lloyds Bank branch in Derby
A bank customer has been stabbed to death in a city centre branch, Derbyshire police said. The man, in his 30s, was attacked inside Lloyds Bank in St Peter's Street, Derby, at about 2.35pm on Tuesday. The force said he died at the scene. Derbyshire police has launched a murder investigation and said a 'significant' police presence remains in the city centre and 'will do for some time to come'. The victim has not been formally identified but police said his family has been told. Two men were arrested in connection with the death – one aged in his 40s on suspicion of murder, and another in his 30s on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both are in police custody. A Lloyds spokesperson said: 'We are deeply saddened by the incident at our Derby branch and our thoughts are with those affected. 'We are supporting our colleagues during this difficult time and will cooperate closely with the police.' Det Insp Tony Owen, from the East Midlands Special Operations Unit, who is leading the investigation, said: 'We appreciate that this incident will have caused significant concern to the local community and we'd like to thank them for their patience and understanding. 'No one else was hurt and while the investigation is at an early stage, at this time we are treating it as an isolated incident. 'Officers will be in the area for some time so we'd encourage anyone with any concerns to please speak to us. 'We'd also encourage anyone with any information on this incident to please contact us as a matter of urgency.'
