An investigation is continuing in the Duckmanton area this evening after a woman was found injured in a field near to Staveley Road.
Paramedics attended and the woman sadly died at the scene.
Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident but will remain in the area while enquiries take place and for community reassurance.
The woman’s family are aware and specially trained police officers are supporting them. Our thoughts are with them at this time.
Derbyshire Police will not release further information at this time due to investigative reasons but will give an update as soon as they can.
Anyone with any information relating to the death is asked to contact using the following methods quoting reference number 21*000338849.
- Facebook– send us a private message to /DerbyshireConstabulary
- Twitter– direct message our contact centre on @DerPolContact
- Website– complete the online contact form derbyshire.police.uk/ContactUs.
- Phone – call us on 101.
You can also anonymously contact the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111 or by visiting www.crimestoppers-uk.org.