ILKESTON BUILDING SOCIETY ROBBERY

Detectives are investigating a robbery at an Ilkeston building society in which a cash delivery was targeted. A security firm was involved in a drop off at the Nationwide Building Society in Bath Street in the town centre at 8:50pm on Monday December 12th when a group of men smashed through the front doors with sledge hammers.

They threatened the guards with the hammers and made off with a significant sum of cash in four cash boxes. As they made off one of the boxes was dropped on the street. There are no reports of any injuries as a result of the incident.

Initial reports suggest four masked men were involved in the robbery. They made off in a hatchback car.

Police have released a photograph of the sledge hammer used during the robbery.

Police are appealing for information from anyone who was in the Bath Street area and may have witnessed the incident or who may have seen anyone acting suspiciously in the area in the lead up to the incident. Witnesses can call Derbyshire police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

Splash Zone for West Park!

Children of all ages will have a blast at Splash Zone West Park, featuring

a splash pad; sensor activated ground level water jets and above ground water spray features to create exciting family-style fun water play experience. The outdoor play area for children and parents to enjoy will feature a water recovery system. Used water will be collected in a tank and re-used to water flowerbeds and hanging baskets throughout the summer.

Councillor Mike Wallis, Erewash Borough Council’s Lead Member for Culture and Leisure, says:

“The Splash Zone will prove to be an excellent way of encouraging children of all ages and abilities to play outside and have some fun. This is a fantastic project that will create family fun for all and demonstrates our intention to make our parks and open spaces first class facilities for residents in Long Eaton and the wider community of Erewash.”Erewash Borough Council has received funding from Derbyshire County Council as part of the Play Builder Initiative to construct the Splash Zone at West Park in Long Eaton. The initiative is geared to promote an increase in outdoor activities for children that are safe, exciting, stimulating and accessible to all.