Driver ‘hits multiple pedestrians’ in city centre with man arrested

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 peoeple at the scene before they were rushed to the Royal Derby Hospital and Queen’s Medical Centre in Nottingham, the police told Metro.

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.’

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.

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.’

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.’

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