Man stabbed in chest in Darley Park as police search for two men who fled in BMW car

Upon leaving the scene, the black BMW 1 Series travelled down Duffield Road towards the city centre

A man in his 40s was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the chest in Darley Park this week. Police say he was chased into the popular Derby park from a car park off Darley Park Drive by two men.

The victim was taken to hospital and received treatment for what was found to be a minor physical injury. The incident took place at 10am on Wednesday, October 16.

The two suspects, described by officers as being Asian in ethnicity, left the scene in a black BMW 1 Series which then travelled down Duffield Road towards the city centre.

Officers understand that this is an isolated incident and was a targeted assault. Detectives are keen to speak to anyone who may have witnessed the incident – in particular anyone with CCTV or dashcam that may have captured the incident or the moments before or after.

If you have information please contact Derbyshire police using any of the below methods, including reference 24*617707:

• Website – They have crime reporting tools on their website: use their online contact form
• Facebook – send them a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message their 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.