Seven seriously hurt as car hits pedestrians in Derby city centre; man arrested
Seven seriously hurt as car hits pedestrians in Derby city centre; man arrested
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck several pedestrians in Derby city centre on Saturday evening.
On Saturday evening, Derby city centre became the scene of a frightening crash when a car struck multiple pedestrians, leaving several seriously injured. Derbyshire Police confirmed that a man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder as officers launched a full investigation. The incident, which involved a black Suzuki Swift, happened around 9:30 pm in the city centre. Emergency services attended the scene and investigators guarded the area while they collected witness statements and reviewed CCTV footage. Police said there is no ongoing risk to the public while they continue to establish the full circumstances.
The injured pedestrians were taken to hospital for treatment, with some described as seriously harmed. Officials urged anyone with information or dashcam footage to contact the police. Local MP Catherine Atkinson said she was deeply shocked by the incident and noted the disruption caused to residents and businesses in the area, including road closures and heightened police presence.
The suspect remains in custody as detectives examine potential motives and the sequence of events. Investigations are ongoing, and authorities have not yet released a motive or further details. Police thanked first responders for their swift actions and asked the public to avoid the area while inquiries continue.
