Pensioner found with stab wounds in Derby as man arrested

A man in his 80s has been stabbed in Derby and police have arrested another man on suspicion of attempted murder. Derbyshire Police says officers were called to reports of a man being assaulted in Whitecross Gardens, off Kedleston Road, at 2.20pm on Saturday (September 6).

A man in his 80s was found with stab wounds and he has been taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition. A British man in his 50s from Derby was arrested soon after on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.

Derbyshire Police added: “We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident and it is understood to be an isolated incident with no wider risk to the public.” Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call 101 and quote crime reference number 25000526087.

People can also report information through Derbyshire Constabulary’s website or Facebook page. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.