An Indian man in his 30s has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after seven people sustained serious injuries when a car struck pedestrians in Derby, North Central England.
The incident took place around 9.30pm on Saturday in Friar Gate, an area known for its nightlife.
Driver Arrested On Multiple Charges
The vehicle, a black Suzuki Swift, hit several people in the area. The suspected driver was located shortly after the incident and taken into custody.
He has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving.
Eyewitness recounts chaotic scene
An eyewitness who reached the spot shortly after the incident described the aftermath as chaotic.
“It was such a frightening experience. We came around the corner and there was just people everywhere. We didn’t realise what had happened and then we slowly realised that it was something bad,” he said.
Authorities Monitoring Situation
The Home Secretary is being kept informed about the incident. Authorities have said there is no indication at this stage that the घटना is related to terrorism.
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