Five people have been arrested in connection with an assault in Ilkeston that left a teenager with serious injuries.

The victim, a 19-year-old man, was injured during an altercation between a large group of people in the Market Place at about 2.10am on Sunday 1 June.

He remains in a critical condition in hospital.

Three men aged 24, 23 and 19, have been arrested in connection with the incident, along with two women aged 18 and 19. All five remain in police custody.

We understand the incident will be worrying for the community in Ilkeston and we have officers on patrol in the town to talk about any concerns you may have.

Detectives have spoken to a number of witnesses already, but we know there are others who saw the assault and may have information that could help.

If this is you, please get in touch with us immediately.

You can share information with us online using this link: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/33EM25A69-PO1

Alternatively, you can use one of the following methods, quoting reference 25*316183:

You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/