Arrest Made After Derby Car Strike Injures Seven Pedestrians
Arrest Made After Derby Car Strike Injures Seven Pedestrians
Arrest made after a car struck seven pedestrians in Derby city centre on Saturday night; police say the driver is in custody on suspicion of attempted murder and there is no ongoing risk to the public.
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck seven pedestrians in Derby city centre late on Saturday. Derbyshire Police say the incident occurred in Friar Gate at about 21:30 BST and that seven people were seriously injured, though their injuries are not life-threatening. The driver, a man in his 30s originally from India, was detained shortly after the crash and remains in custody as investigators examine the circumstances. The vehicle involved was a black Suzuki Swift.
Officers say there is no believed ongoing risk to the public and that they are keeping an open mind about potential motives. Friar Gate has been closed from the junction with Curzon Street/Cheapside to Ford Street while inquiries continue.
Witnesses described a shocking scene in a busy nightlife area. A local person who was at a nearby bar said people ran outside as rumours spread, some crying as they tried to help the injured. The usually vibrant city centre was quiet as police carried out their investigations.
Police are asking anyone with information to come forward as officers piece together what happened and why.
