Officers from the Derbyshire Rural Crime Team (DRCT) undertook anti-social behaviour patrols yesterday (Monday, August 12) at Dovedale – on the first day that the famous stepping stones have been closed for repairs. The stepping stones are set to be repaired by Derbyshire County Council, after rising river levels during Storm Babet in October 2023 saw some of the stones toppled by debris. Advertisement Advertisement Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter.
All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Did you know with an ad-lite subscription to Derbyshire Times, you get 70% fewer ads while viewing the news that matters to you. The start of the summer holidays was marked by an altercation between two groups at the stepping stones on Saturday, July 27.
Derbyshire Police said a caller had reported that a child in his party had been hit during the disturbance and that an attempt was made to steal his wife’s purse. A DRCT spokesperson said: “People visiting the area, please be mindful that this work is being carried out to protect the stepping stones for future generations to enjoy – and keep off them while the work is being carried out. “Staff from the National Trust are on hand next to the main car park to explain alternative routes around the site.
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