Police cordon off Derby city centre house after 'blood' seen in street
Forensics teams were in macklin street for hours
Christopher Harper
Police and forensic teams set up a cordon in Derby city centre this morning following a serious incident.
The cordon was located in Macklin Street and one forensic van and a police car were called to the scene.
Our crime reporter Isaac Crowson reported live from the incident where officers were gathering evidence.
This is how events unfolded:
Here's everything we know so far 12:21
Police release statement on Macklin Street cordon 10:32
Man injured last night, according to police letter 10:29
Witness reports 'drops of blood' on pavement 10:21
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'It's very sad'
Peter Marshall, a city centre worker walking past the cordon, said: "It's very sad but not massively surprising. I've read about violence being on the increase and this isn't a great area."
'There were officers looking at blood on the floor'
Another worker, who did not want to be identified, said: "When I got into work this morning there were officers looking at blood on the floor. They were forensic officers and looked to be taking their time.
"People here are saying it's a violent attack. It's becoming serious now, it was only about a week ago that there was stabbing after stabbing in Derby."
'The area has gone down hill over the last few years'
Ryan Smithfield, who lives further down the street, said: "People are wondering whether it's a stabbing or not. Somebody was injured in a violent attack and it looked quite serious.
"I know people will say this is not the greatest area and there are drug problems, but I'm not used to this and I've lived here a while. The area has gone down hill over the last few years.
"When the St Peters Quarter Hotel closed a few years ago that meant reasons for visiting here apart from if you lived here went. Duckworth Square has been a mess for years. So it's not a huge surprise the area is in a poor state and it attracts things like this."
Video of the scene on Macklin Street
'It's disturbing'
Elizabeth Benfield, who has lived in Macklin Street for one year, said: "I had officers knocking on my door last night asking if I'd witnessed a violent incident or heard any screaming, shouting or banging and since then the police have been here ever since.
"I was out when the incident happened. It's disturbing. Since living here there is quite a visible police presence because of the drug taking and dealing in the area. But it's the first time they've ever asked me questions or the first time I've seen a cordon before."
Police release statement on Macklin Street cordon
A Derbyshire police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to Macklin Street in Derby last night (Tuesday, June 19) at around 9pm, to reports that a man was injured.
"On arrival a 26-year-old man was found with a non-life threatening injury to his leg. He was taken to hospital where he remains.
"Officers are trying to establish the circumstances and the investigation is at an early stage. Anyone with information is asked to contact us on 101 quoting incident number 938 of June 19".
Man injured last night, according to police letter
One resident handed our crime reporter a letter that reads:
"On Tuesday 19th June, an incident occured on Macklin Street around 2100hrs. During this incident, a male was injured and we are investigating the circumstances of the injuries.
"If you saw or heard anything that could help us in this enquiry, please contact Derbyshire police".
'Something kicked off last night'
Another resident, who did not want to be named, said: "Something kicked off last night in the street and I think it got quite violent.
"I could hear shouting and yelling but that's nothing new so I ignored it. It was only when I saw the police this morning and spoke to residents that a clearer picture emerged. It's disturbing that a cordon is in place and people said they could see blood on the street".
Witness reports 'drops of blood' on pavement
One witness who was travelling down Macklin Street earlier this morning told Derbyshire Live that police were examining 'drops of blood' at the crime scene.
'There always seems to be something happening'
Ricky Taylor, 30, is carrying out work on a nearby property. Mr Taylor said officers were already at the scene when he arrived at 8am.
He said: "They've been searching the whole area, up and down the street and here. I've seen more forensic officers as the morning has progressed. I've worked here a few days now and there always seems to be something happening. People are always shouting abuse at each other or swearing or appear drunk".
'It looks quite serious to me'
Massimiliano Marzola, who works at nearby launderette in Macklin Street, said: "We started work here at around 9am and the cordon was already in place.
"It looks quite serious to me. I've seen forensic officers coming in and out of the property this morning. It's worrying to see a crime scene outside where you work. We've had anti-social behaviour problems because this is quite a rough area but nothing like this."
Pictures from the scene