Police appeal for witnesses after woman hospitalised following assault in Chesterfield

By Tom Hardwick
Published 16th Jul 2023, 22:15 BST
Updated 16th Jul 2023, 22:16 BST
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Officers are calling for witnesses to come forward after a woman was assaulted in Chesterfield.

Derbyshire Police were called to reports of a woman being found in Purbeck Avenue, Chesterfield, just after 2am on Wednesday, July 5.

The woman was taken to hospital for treatment but has since been discharged.

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Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area between 1.30am and 2.30am on Wednesday morning, and wish to speak to a pair of men seen in the area around the same time.

The incident occurred on Purbeck Avenue.The incident occurred on Purbeck Avenue.
The incident occurred on Purbeck Avenue.

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If you saw anything suspicious, or have CCTV footage, you can contact the force using one of the methods below – quoting reference number 23*412440:

Facebook – send a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary

Twitter – direct message the force’s contact centre on @DerPolContact

Website – complete the online contact form

Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.