UK - Arrest after car strikes 7 pedestrians in Derby, 28th March 2026

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A man has been arrested after a car struck "multiple" pedestrians in Derby city centre on Saturday evening, police say.

A "number" of people were injured, some of them seriously, and were treated at the scene by paramedics before being taken to hospital.

Arrest after car strikes 'multiple' pedestrians in Derby city centre - police

Derbyshire police says that the incident occurred in the city's centre at approximately 21:30 on Saturday.

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The driver, a man in his 30s who is originally from India, has been arrested.

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Derbyshire Police said seven people were injured when a black Suzuki Swift car was driven into pedestrians in Friar Gate at about 21:30 GMT.

Seven people suffered non life-threatening injuries and officers confirmed no-one died in the incident.

A man in his 30s, who is originally from India, has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, causing serious injury through dangerous driving, inflicting grievous bodily harm with intent, and dangerous driving. He remains in police custody.

 

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