Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder In Alfreton
An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder following an alleged assault.
Police were called to reports of an assault at around 10.40pm on Thursday, 23 January near to Alfreton Park off Wingfield Road in Alfreton.
On arrival a 49-year-man was in a critical condition, East Midlands Ambulance Service attended and he was taken to hospital where he died this yesterday afternoon, Friday, 24 January.
A murder investigation has now been launched.
The 18-year-old remains in police custody.
Anyone with information relating to the investigation is asked to contact police using the following methods quoting incident number 1268 of 23 January.
• 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.
Please note in the event of an emergency you should always call 999.
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