A number of police officers were spotted escorting the ex-Tory PM to an event in the city

Police were spotted near a historic mill on Friday (Image: Supplied)

Police have confirmed that a former Prime Minister visited Derby after a large police escort was spotted near a historic mill.

A number of police officers on motorbikes were spotted at Darley Abbey Mills after escorting Liz Truss to an event on Friday (November 21).

The exact circumstances surrounding her visit and the nature of the event, which reportedly took place in the West Mill, remain uncertain.

The former Prime Minister visited Derby on Friday (November 21) (Image: PA)

On Friday afternoon, a spokesperson for Derbyshire Police confirmed the ex-PM's visit, stating: "Officers were supporting the visit of forme

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