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DERBYSHIRE POLICE RELEASE - RICHARD UNDERWOOD

Man jailed for sexually abusing teenager with learning difficulties

Richard Underwood, from Matlock, admitted engaging in sexual activity with a child aged between 13 and 15.

21 May

Mother accused of cruelty to 'murdered' baby son appears in court

Elijah Shemwell died in January 2022, allegedly murdered by his mother's teenage partner.

26 Oct 2023

Teenager accused of murdering ex-partner's four-month-old baby

Carl Alesbrook was 16 when he allegedly killed Elijah Shemwell in Belper, Derbyshire.

26 Sept 2023

Restaurant owner jailed for pocketing £50,000 Covid bounceback loan

Teacher's home 'like a disaster movie' after huge tree crushes roof

Athlete runs 101 marathons in 101 days to show refugees' journey

Streets of Matlock turned into 'river' after Storm Franklin causes flooding

Another man arrested over death of footballer Jordan Sinnott

Sinkhole closes primary school

Accountant jailed over £250,000 charity fraud

Derbyshire firm builds sledges for Sir Ranulph Fiennes