Long Eaton Stabbing Incident, Derbyshire — April 15, 2025: A murder investigation is underway in Long Eaton, north of the River Trent, following a fatal stabbing on a quiet residential street on Tuesday morning.
Derbyshire Police responded to reports of an incident on Cavendish Road, between Wellington Street and Bennett Street, shortly after 9am on Tuesday, April 15. Upon arrival, officers found an individual with serious injuries. Despite the efforts of emergency responders, the victim was pronounced dead at the scene.
The area was immediately cordoned off as three marked police vehicles and a vehicle from East Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene. A heavy emergency services presence remains in the area as police begin their investigation into the circumstances surrounding the death.
Authorities have confirmed that Cavendish Road is closed between Bennett Street and Wellington Street while forensic teams and detectives carry out inquiries. The exact details of the incident have not yet been confirmed, and no arrests have been reported at this stage.
Residents have described the scene as “shocking and surreal,” with many expressing concern over the rare occurrence of violent crime in the otherwise quiet neighbourhood.
Police are appealing to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the stabbing to come forward.
More updates will be provided as information becomes available. Anyone with information is urged to contact Derbyshire Police quoting incident number report anonymously via Crimestoppers.
