Police issue update on alleged murder in Derbyshire town

Officers investigating an alleged murder in a Derbyshire town have arrested two more people.
By Michael Broomhead
Published 6th Apr 2021, 08:38 BST
Updated 6th Apr 2021, 08:46 BST
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A 24-year-old man and 29-year-old woman, both from Sheffield, were arrested on suspicion of murder on Monday and are currently in police custody.

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Ricky Collins, of Sheffield, was found seriously injured in Westthorpe Road, Killamarsh, on March 29 after reportedly being assaulted.

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Police are continuing their enquiries into the incident.Police are continuing their enquiries into the incident.
Police are continuing their enquiries into the incident.

The 31-year-old father had suffered stab wounds and sadly later died in hospital.

A murder investigation was subsequently launched and two men have been charged with the offence of assisting an offender.

A 43-year-old man, from Sheffield appeared before magistrates on Saturday and was remanded into prison custody.

Martin Mongan was arrested in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, on Friday.

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The 44-year-old appeared before magistrates on Monday and was also remanded into custody.

A 16-year-old Sheffield boy, who was arrested on suspicion of murder last week, has been bailed pending further inquiries.

A Derbyshire Constabulary spokesperson said: “We would urge anyone with information who hasn’t yet come forward to contact us.”

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