Mum’s desperate appeal for information after son’s death in Derbyshire

Police and paramedics found Ian Mellor in a blue Ford Focus in Chapel Lane, Tissington, at around 2.30am on July 9.

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Ian, who was from Bradbourne, was taken to the Royal Derby Hospital where he sadly died on July 21.

Officers are now making enquiries into the hours prior to the 37-year-old being found and his family want anyone with information to come forward.

Ian’s mother Sheila said: “Ian was a much-loved son, brother and partner and was well known in Bradbourne – as well as Ashbourne and Matlock where he was a regular drinker in a number of pubs.

“He was a hugely social person and his death has come as a huge shock to his family and friends.

“I know there must be people who saw Ian the night before he died and I would ask you please, for the sake of his family and friends, please come forward and tell the police anything you might know.”

Anyone who may have seen Ian between 6.30pm on July 8 and 2pm on July 9 is urged to contact Derbyshire Constabulary on 101, quoting reference 20*350106.

It is understood Ian was in the Ashbourne and Parwich areas and any drivers with dashcam footage which may have captured a blue Ford Focus, number plate AK08 TRT, are asked to download any footage and store it safely for an officer to view.

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