Chesterfield man charged with attempted murder after town centre attack sees victim hospitalised with ‘serious injuries’

By Tom Hardwick
Published 8th Aug 2022, 15:58 BST
Updated 8th Aug 2022, 15:58 BST
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A Chesterfield man was charged with attempted murder this morning – after a man was hospitalised following an assault in the town centre.

The attack took place at around 12.50am on Sunday, August 7 – with a seriously injured man found on Church Way, Chesterfield.

The victim was hospitalised following the assault. Shortly afterwards, Melusi Madaweni, of Chester Street, Chesterfield, was arrested by officers who had arrived on the scene.

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The 29-year-old man was charged with attempted murder and appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates Court this morning (Monday, August 8), where he was remanded into custody.

Madaweni, 29, was charged with attempted murder following the incident.Madaweni, 29, was charged with attempted murder following the incident.
Madaweni, 29, was charged with attempted murder following the incident.

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Derbyshire Police wish to hear from witnesses or those with information that could aid their enquiries. If you can help, contact the force using any of the below details, quoting reference number 22000455660:

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Phone – call 101

You can also anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.