Two people arrested in connection with Ripley incident | Reference 25*421878
Two people have been arrested in connection with a stabbing in Ripley.
Police were called to reports of a fight in Lyncroft Avenue just before 11.10pm on Friday 18 July.
A man in his 20s was found to have suffered stab wounds to the chest and stomach.
He has been taken to hospital but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A 22-year-old man and a 24-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm.
They remain in police custody.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information. If you can help with our investigation contact them using any of the below methods, quoting the reference 25*421878:
• Website – They have crime reporting tools on the website: https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/
• Facebook – send a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• Phone – call on 101
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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