A man in his 30s was arrested after a car hit several pedestrians in Derby, leaving some with serious injuries, with police stating there is no ongoing risk to the public.
DERBY: A man has been arrested after a car hit and injured several pedestrians in the city centre on Saturday evening.
Derbyshire Police said a number of people were injured, with some suffering serious wounds.
The car believed to be involved, a black Suzuki Swift, was stopped on Friar Gate at around 9.30pm.
The driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and remains in police custody.
Officers have asked anyone who saw the vehicle in Derby around the time of the incident to contact them.
“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 force said in a statement.
A section of Friar Gate is expected to remain closed for some time, with the public advised to avoid the area.
Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson said she was “deeply shocked” by reports of the casualties.
“My thoughts are with those injured and I’m grateful to our emergency services,” she posted on Facebook.
Derby South MP Baggy Shanker also said his thoughts were with “everyone who has been affected and with their loved ones”.
