Police are appealing for information after a group of climbers was attacked by a large group of youths.
Three climbers were tackling a routes on Black Rock near Cromford last week when the incident happened.
The group of about 15, aged between 15 and 20, began spitting and shouting abuse at the climbers last Tuesday, 30 June. Cans, stones and branches were thrown at them.
PC Chad Fullerton of Derbyshire Constabulary said: “As objects were thrown, one of the climbers was hit on the head but thankfully he was uninjured.
“We are asking anyone who may have witnessed the disorder or who may have seen large group of boys in the area at the time of the incident, to get in touch.”
Police said they believe some of the youths drove off in a silver coloured hatchback.
Anyone with any information about the incident is asked to contact PC Fullerton on 101, quoting crime number 28007/15.
Alternatively members of the public can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Ronnie Abrams
08 July 2015This is a worry, most of the gulleys at Black Rocks that I have climbed in are full of broken glass also with plenty of graffiti on the tops. It seems this venue is a hot spot for antisocial behaviour.
A good friend of mine once at a similar type of location got fired upon by an air rifle, which instantly upgraded the route from Servere to E5.
If this happens again at any Crag in the UK my advise is;
Stop climbing immediately
Down climb or lower off
Do not rush of run
Do not engage in any verbal abuse
Stay calm
Phone 999 ask for police and report the incident as ongoing this will upgrade the response as high priority.
Make a note of numbers and brief description of vehicle registration numbers.
Personal safety is paramount.
Good luck
Jan griffiths
08 July 2015Is nothing sacred from yobs and vandals these days