Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Derby stabbing

The incident happened on Saturday.

Author: Tom FeahenyPublished 7th Sep 2025

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a pensioner was stabbed in Derby.

Police had been called after a man was assaulted in Whitecross Gardens just after 2pm yesterday.

A male in his 80s was found with stab wounds. He has been taken to hospital where he remains in a serious condition.

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