Appeal launched following attempted robbery in Derby city centre

We are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Derby city centre. 

The incident happened when a man was approached by another man on Becket Well Lane, close to Vaillant Live, at about 10.45am on Thursday 2 October. 

The suspect assaulted the victim and demanded he hand over his phone. 

A struggle ensued and the victim, a man aged in his 40s, sustained a neck injury before managing to leave the scene. 

A man aged in his 20s was arrested in connection with the incident.   

The suspect is described as a man aged in his 20s with a beard who was wearing a black beanie hat, black puffer jacket which had goggles in the hood, black leggings and a bag over his shoulder.  

Officers have been making extensive enquiries and are now turning to the public’s help for information. 

We would like any witnesses or anyone with information about the incident to please come forward. 

In addition, anyone who has CCTV which covers the area in which the incident took place and has not already spoken to officers, please come forward. 

Information can be passed to us using one of the methods below and please quote incident number 25*579088: 

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.