Police launch investigation after incident that saw shop staff threatened with knife in Derbyshire town

By Tom Hardwick
Published 2nd Jan 2024, 10:40 BST
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Officers are investigating an incident where staff at a Derbyshire store were threatened by a man wielding a knife.

The public order offence occurred at the News Card store in Ilkeston Road, Heanor – at around 3.00pm on Thursday, November 9.

A Heanor SNT spokesperson said: “A man became aggressive to staff in the shop, before threatening employees with a knife.”

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Officers wish to speak to the pictured man in connection with the incident, as he may hold information which could aid their investigation.

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If you recognise the man, or have further information, contact the force using one of the methods below – quoting reference number 23*695803:

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.