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Man Arrested After Car Strikes Multiple Pedestrians in Derby City Centre
Seven pedestrians were seriously injured after a black Suzuki Swift hit them in Derby city centre; the driver, a man in his 30s, was arrested and faces multiple charges.
- On Saturday, March 28, at approximately 9:30 p.m., a black Suzuki Swift struck multiple pedestrians on Friar Gate in Derby city centre, prompting Derbyshire Police to arrest a man in his 30s on suspicion of attempted murder.
- Authorities cordoned off Friar Gate from the junction with Curzon Street and Cheapside up to Ford Street, with police stating the road will remain closed for a "considerable time" to facilitate investigations.
- Seven individuals sustained serious but non-life-threatening injuries and were transported to Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre in Nottingham; officials confirmed no one died in the incident.
- Derbyshire Constabulary reassured the public that they "do not believe there is an ongoing risk," while Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson and Derby South MP Baggy Shanker expressed shock and support for those injured.
- Police are appealing for witnesses who saw the Suzuki Swift in Derby around 9:30 p.m. to contact 101 or CrimeStoppers at 0800 555 111, as the investigation remains in its early stages.
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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Washington TimesU.K. police arrest a man after a car hits pedestrians in the English city of Derby, injuring 7
Police in the English city of Derby have arrested a man after a car hit pedestrians in the city center and sent seven people to hospitals.
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Late Saturday evening, chaos erupted in central Derby, UK, when a motorist drove a black Suzuki Swift straight into a group of pedestrians. Authorities have labeled the situation a “major incident,” confirming that “numerous” individuals were hurt, with several sustaining serious injuries. The collision happened around 9:30 p.m. in the Friar Gate district—an area well known for its busy nightlife, including pubs, eateries, and retail spots. Firs…
Jerusalem Post
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The incident occurred at 9.30 p.m. (GMT) on Friar Gate, a usually busy street in the city of Derby, with all victims suffering serious but not life-threatening injuries.
UK driver who hit pedestrians in busy city center arrested for attempted murder, police say
Police in the English city of Derby arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after a car struck a number of pedestrians in the busy city center, sending seven people to hospitals.
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