Published by Robert L Senior Reporter
Police in Derbyshire investigating the fatal shooting of a man have made further arrests in their investigation into a suspected burglary at a rural property in Derbyshire.
Derbyshire Police said, “Officers investigating an incident in Whaley Bridge in which a man died have made a further arrest.
We were called to reports of a burglary at a property in Eccles Road at 1.20am on 1 May.
At the scene officers found a teen man who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. He was not the owner of the property.
A second teen man was also found with a gunshot wound nearby in the same road. He suffered serious injuries and has been taken to hospital where he remains. He has also been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary.
A third man in his 50’s has been arrested on suspicion of murder and attempted murder and remains in police custody.
A fourth man in his 20’s was arrested on the afternoon of Wednesday 1st May, on suspicion of aggravated burglary after the vehicle he was travelling in was stopped on the A6 near Chapel-en-le-Frith. He remains in police custody.
Two scenes remain in place at two houses in Eccles Road and will remain in place for some time while investigations continue.
Eccles Road is currently closed from the junction with Milton Lane and is expected to remain closed for some time.
Police Update: We can now confirm that we had received reports of a burglary at the Eccles Road property on the afternoon of Tuesday 30 April, at around 3.30pm. Officers attended the scene on 30 April and investigations into this incident are ongoing. At this stage we are keeping an open mind as to whether the two incidents are linked.
Divisional Commander Chief Superintendent Dave Kirby, said: “We appreciate the impact this incident is having on this small rural community and we’d like to thank local residents for their help with this investigation so far.
“We are aware there has been some speculation locally around this and while we are in the early stages of the investigation, we believe this is a targeted incident. At this stage we don’t believe there is any wider risk to the public.
“Residents in the area will see an increased police presence in the area for some time as investigations continue and we will provide further updates as soon as we are able.
“In the meantime, I’d ask anyone who has any information to please contact us, in confidence, using any of the below methods.”
If you have any information that can assist our investigation you can contact the incident room directly by using the following link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM24A57-PO1
Alternatively you can contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 36 of 1 May:
• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: https://orlo.uk/uhtJb
• Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page
• X (Twitter) – direct message our 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: https://orlo.uk/miCp3
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