Two men found injured close to Sketchley Meadows Industrial Estate

Officers were in attendance.

Police closed the entrance to Sketchley Meadows Industrial Estate this morning (5 January) after two men were found with injuries.

A force spokesperson said: "Shortly before 9pm yesterday (Thursday 4 January), a report was received that a man in his 20s had been found with a hand injury in Logix Road, off the A5 near Burbage.

"The man told police he had been attacked by a group who had left the scene.

"Another man in his 20s – who was known to the victim – was found a short distance away having suffered an injury to his ear. Neither of their injuries are life-threatening.

"An investigation to understand the circumstances of what happened is continuing and a road closure is in place in Sketchley Meadows.

"Motorists with dashcam footage and any witnesses are asked to contact police, quoting incident 693 of 4 January."