Get you up to speed: Derby Incident: Motorist ‘strikes several pedestrians’ in city centre by Friar Gate
Seven pedestrians were injured after a black Suzuki Swift struck them in Derby city centre, with treatment provided by ambulance crews before transportation to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre.
Derbyshire Constabulary confirmed the arrested man, originally from India, faces multiple charges including attempted murder as investigations into the incident continue.
Detectives from Derbyshire Constabulary have urged witnesses to come forward as the investigation into the serious pedestrian injuries caused by a vehicle continues.
What we know so far
Seven people have been injured, some seriously, after a car drove into pedestrians in Derby city centre. The incident occurred around 9.30pm on Saturday night when a black Suzuki Swift struck individuals along Friar Gate.
Emergency services treated the victims at the scene before transporting them to the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham. Police confirmed that the seven sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and clarified that, despite speculation, no fatalities occurred.
A man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, and other related charges. The investigation is ongoing, with detectives urging anyone who witnessed the incident or saw the vehicle nearby to come forward.
Authorities have cordoned off the Friar Gate area, warning that it will remain closed for a considerable time. Motorists have been advised that vehicles parked within the section will not be released until the police investigation is concluded and the road is reopened.
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Seven people have been injured, some of them seriously, after a car ploughed into people in Derby city centre.
The incident happened at about 9.30pm yesterday when a black Suzuki Swift struck pedestrians in Friar Gate.
Ambulance crews treated seven people at the scene before they were rushed to the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, the police told WTX.
The police said: ‘The seven suffered a range of serious but not life-threatening injuries and we can confirm that contrary to online speculation, no one died in the incident.’
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A vehicle believed to have been involved was pulled over shortly after the incident.
A man in his 30s, who is originally from India, was arrested and taken into police custody.
He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving.
With the investigation ongoing, detectives are ‘keeping an open mind as to the motives.’
Derbyshire Constabulary said: ‘Although we know this will be alarming, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.’
Nadine Peatfield, the leader of Derby City Council, said in a statement: ‘I am horrified by the incident in our city centre on Saturday evening, where several pedestrians were injured after being struck by a vehicle.
‘My thoughts, and those of the entire city, are with those injured, their families, and everyone who witnessed this distressing event.
‘We are working closely with Derbyshire Police as they investigate the circumstances of this incident. I urge anyone with information to contact the Police immediately to assist with their investigation.’
The Friar Gate area from the junction with Curzon Street and Cheapside up to Ford Street has been cordoned off.
It will remain closed for a ‘considerable time’ so people should avoid the area, the police said.
Detectives said: ‘Our investigation is in its early stages but we want to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift being driven in Derby around the time of the incident.’
Motorists were warned that vehicles that were parked within the cordon will not be released until the scene investigation has been lifted and the road is reopened.