Several injured as car ploughs into pedestrians in UK street; driver arrested for attempted murd£r

Police in Derbyshire, UK, have arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murdr after a car ploughed into several pedestrians in Derby city centre leaving multiple people injured. Seven people were left with serious injuries after the “horrific” incident. Police say the collision involved a black Suzuki Swift and happened at around 9.30pm on March 28 in the Friar Gate area of the city.  One eye-witness said it was “absolute carnage” with numerous people laying in the road and on the pavement after it happened. A vehicle believed to have been involved was pulled over shortly after the incident. A man in his 30s originally from India, was arrested and taken into police custody. He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murdr, causing serious injury, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent and dangerous driving. New pictures from the collision scene in Derby show the road littered with shoes and blankets this morning, March 29.   Ambulance crews treated seven people at the scene before they were rushed to the Royal Derby Hospital and Queens 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.” 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 post Several injured as car ploughs into pedestrians in UK street; driver arrested for attempted murdr appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.