A woman has died following an alleged assault in a Derbyshire village.
The incident happened in Riddings on Sunday, February 18, and police have now announced that Christine Everett-Hickson, who was then found with life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital, has since sadly passed away.
A spokesman for Derbyshire Police said on Saturday morning (February 24): “We were called at 1.20am on Sunday, February 18, to a report that a woman had been assaulted at a flat in Greenhill Lane, Riddings.
“At the scene Christine Everett-Hickson was found with life-threatening injuries and was taken to hospital.
“In the early hours of Friday, February 23, the 21-year-old died. Her family are being supported by specialist officers.”
The force spokesman continued: “A 30-year-old man was arrested at the scene and, on Tuesday (February 20) evening, prior to her death, was charged with the attempted murder of Christine.
“Kain Tailby, of Greenhill Lane, Riddings, appeared at Southern Derbyshire Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (February 21) where he was remanded to prison.
“We remain keen to speak to anyone who may be able to assist in our enquiries. Anyone who has any information is able to contact the incident room directly by visiting this link: Public Portal https://orlo.uk/28anE.
“Alternatively, you can contact us using any of the below methods, including reference 24*099683: Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form; Facebook – send us a private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page; X (Twitter) – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact; Phone – call us on 101.
“You can also anonymously contact the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website.”

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