27/08/2026
| Appeal for potential victims to come forward as officers investigate reports of serious sexual offences
Officers investigating a number of reported sexual offences are appealing for potential victims to come forward.
Detectives want to hear from any women who may have been approached by the man pictured following two serious sexual offences in Chesterfield.
A man has been arrested, charged, and remanded in prison in relation to the offences that have been reported to the force.
Detective Chief Inspector Laura Sanders, who leads the forces response to r**e and serious sexual offences, said: “The impact of a sexual offences can be enormous – and we know that there are many reasons why a survivor may not come forward.
“However, we have specially trained officers ready to speak to you and we can put you in contact with specialist independent services that can support you.
“If you do not feel ready to come forward and make a report to us you can still access that support directly through the independent organisations.”
Anyone who wishes to make a report can do so by contacting us using any of the below methods, including reference 26*475281.
You can report via our dedicated R**e and Sexual Assault reporting tool on our website. Here you can report something that's happened to you, or to someone else. To access it visit: https://orlo.uk/vZRdR
You can report anonymously, without giving us your details. We won't judge you; we'll treat you with respect, and we'll always put your health and wellbeing first.
Alternatively, you can contact us using the following methods:
• Facebook– send us private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary page
• Phone – call us on 101
The Derbyshire SARC provides free, confidential healthcare, and compassionate support for adults who have experienced any form of sexual assault.
Their helpline is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year and can be contacted on 0300 223 0099.
Call to speak with a nurse. If you're not ready to report to police, that's ok. The SARC takes self-referrals, as well as referrals from professionals, and can make sure you get the help, support and guidance you need.
Find out more at: https://orlo.uk/UM7o4
If you have been affected by a similar crime, whether recent or non-recent, and would like some support you can contact SV2 – a Derbyshire based organisation who support victims of sexual violence.
You can contact them online https://orlo.uk/7kKyV or via their advice line 01773 746 115 (open 8am – 5pm) regardless of whether you wish to report an incident to police.
