Two men charged over Christmas Day disturbance in Gamesley
Both men remanded in custody after alleged incident in Bradwell Lea
Two men have been charged with multiple offences following an incident near Glossop on Christmas Day.
According to the police, officers were called to Bradwell Lea, Gamesley, at around 4.20pm on 25th December after reports that a man had been assaulted.
A second man was also injured during the incident. Both men are expected to make a full physical recovery.
Two men were charged yesterday in connection with the incident.
William Fisher, a 22-year-old from Bradwell Lea, Gamesley, is charged with affray, threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place, section 18 wounding with intent, and criminal damage.
Edward Ward, a 32-year-old also from Bradwell Lea, Gamesley, is charged with affray, possession of a knife in a public place, having an imitation firearm with intent to commit an indictable offence, and section 18 wounding with intent.
Both men appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court yesterday, where they were remanded in prison.
A man and a woman in their 50s have been released on police bail as investigations continue.
A police scene remains in place at Bradwell Lea and another location on Hollins Close in Gamesley.
Authorities have stated that there will be increased police presence in the area while enquiries and searches are underway.