Woman dies following alleged assault in Riddings
Police were called at 1.20am on Sunday 18 February, to a report that a woman had been assaulted at a flat in Greenhill Lane, Riddings.
At the scene Christine Everett-Hickson was found with life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
In the early hours of Friday 23 February, the 21-year-old died. Her family are being supported by specialist officers.
A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene and, on Tuesday (20 February) evening, prior to her death, was charged with the attempted murder of Christine.
Kain Tailby, of Greenhill Lane, Riddings, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (21 February) where he was remanded to prison.
Police remain keen to speak to anyone who may be able to assist in our enquiries. Anyone who has any information is able to contact the incident room directly by visiting this link: Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)
Alternatively, you can contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 24*099683:
- Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form
- Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
- X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact
- Phone – call us on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.
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