Two men found injured close to Sketchley Meadows Industrial Estate

Friday, 5 January 2024 at 09:44

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."

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