A 17-year-old male has appeared in court facing charges of murdering an 18-year-old who was fatally stabbed in Derbyshire. Noah Smedley passed away after sustaining injuries in Ilkeston on Saturday evening. The accused individual, whose identity is being withheld due to being a minor, appeared at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court and has been placed in secure accommodation pending further legal proceedings.
Derbyshire Police responded to a call from the East Midlands Ambulance Service reporting a man found collapsed on Heanor Road in Ilkeston. The incident occurred at 20:20 GMT on Saturday, with Mr. Smedley tragically passing away at the scene shortly before 21:00. In addition to the murder charge, the 17-year-old also faces allegations of possessing a bladed article. The next court appearance for the accused is scheduled for Friday at Derby Crown Court.
In connection with the case, a total of seven individuals have been taken into custody. Four other 17-year-old males were arrested on suspicion of involvement in the murder. One of them has been released on bail pending further investigation, while the remaining three have been released without any further action taken. Furthermore, two 16-year-old females were apprehended on suspicion of aiding an offender. One of them has been released on bail for additional inquiries, while the other has been released with no further legal steps. Additionally, a 52-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of aiding an offender and has also been released on bail for further investigations.
