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Driver Arrested After Car Hits Pedestrians in Derby, Leaving Seven Seriously Injured

Police launch a preliminary inquiry with a public appeal for witnesses.

Overview

  • - A black Suzuki Swift struck people in Derby city centre around 9:30 p.m. Saturday.
  • - Police report seven serious injuries and say there have been no deaths.
  • - Officers arrested a man in his thirties soon after and detained him on suspicion of attempted murder and dangerous driving offenses.
  • - Paramedics treated victims at the scene before transfers to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham.
  • - Detectives say the investigation is at an early stage with no stated motive and ask anyone with information to contact Derbyshire Police.