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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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