Witness appeal after sexual assault on Nutbrook Trail
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a woman was sexually assaulted while walking along the Nutbrook Trail near Kirk Hallam.
The assault happened at about 1.30am this morning.
A 33-year-old man was arrested in connection with the incident a short time later and remains in police custody for questioning.
A large part of the Nutbrook Trail around Swan Lake, as well as the car park and a stretch near Kirk Hallam Community Academy, is currently cordoned off while our officers carry out searches in the area.
Our investigation is in its early stages and we want to hear from anyone who was in the area in the early hours of the morning.
Did you see anyone acting suspiciously, or any vehicles that seemed odd?
We have a large number of officers in the area and anyone who wants to speak to them is welcome to.
If you have any information which may assist with our enquiries, please get in touch using one of the following non-emergency contact methods and quote incident 82 of 7 December.
- Facebook – send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
- Twitter – direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
- Website – complete the online contact form www.derbyshire.police.uk/Contact-Us.
- Phone – call us on 101.
You can also call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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