Derby kabaddi disturbance: man charged with attempted murder
A number of men have been charged in connection with what police are calling a ‘large-scale disturbance’.
Hardev Uppal, 33 and of Tipton in Sandwell, is due to appear at Nottingham Magistrates’ Court today (Saturday, August 26) having been charged with attempted murder, violent disorder and possession of a firearm.
Also appearing in the dock will be Malkeet Singh, 23 and of Birmingham, who has been charged with violent disorder and possssion of a firearm.
A third individual - Karamjit Singh, 35 and of Derby, appeared in court last week on charges of violent disorder and possession of a bladed article. He spoke only to confirm his name and has been remanded into custody.
The news comes after what police are describing as ‘a large scale distruabnce’ at a Kabaddi match in Elvaston Lane, Alvaston, on Sunday, August 20.
Four people were injured and taken to hospital after emergency services arrived on the scene shortly before 4pm.
In total 12 people have now been arrested in connection with the incident: seven men ged between 24 and 44 have been arrested and bailed on suspicion of violent disorder,
A 33 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, violent disorder, and possession of a class A drug and has been released on bail whilst investigations continue.
And a 36-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and violent disorder. He has been released on bail as investigations continue.