Man injured in street fight dies in hospital

Officers were called to reports of a fight in Ilkeston's Market Place in the early hours of Sunday

A man who was seriously injured during a street fight in a town has died, police say.

Officers say 19-year-old Liam Derrett was out with friends in Market Place, Ilkeston, when an altercation broke out between other groups.

He was taken to Queen's Medical Centre (QMC) in Nottingham in a critical condition where he died later on Tuesday.

Two men, aged 23 and 24, initially arrested on suspicion of inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, have now been re-arrested on suspicion of murder and remain in police custody.

The force said three others - two women aged 18 and 19, and a 19-year-old man - were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender and bailed pending further inquiries.

Specialist officers are supporting Mr Derrett's family, police added.

Ch Supt Emma Aldred said: "I know how heartbreaking this news is going to be for our local communities in Ilkeston and surrounding areas.

"I cannot even begin to imagine the devastation felt by Liam's family, friends, and all who knew and loved him.

"I want to reassure people that we have a team of detectives dedicated to bringing Liam's attackers to justice and are working around the clock to do so."

The force has urged anyone with information about the fight to come forward.