Derby: Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 'multiple pedestrians' struck by car

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after "multiple pedestrians" were struck by a car in Derby city centre.

The car, a black Suzuki Swift, struck a number of people in Friar Gate at about 9.30pm on Saturday, police said.

"We can confirm that seven people were injured when a car was driven into pedestrians in a city centre street," Derbyshire Police said in a statement on Facebook.

"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."

A man in his 30s, who is originally from India, was found a short time after the incident, said police.

He was 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.

The force said it was "keeping an open mind as to the motives" and an investigation into the circumstances was ongoing.

Police do not believe there is a risk to the public. They urged anyone with information to come forward.

The Home Secretary is being kept updated on the incident.

East Midlands Ambulance Service said it sent three ambulance cars, seven ambulances and its Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.

The ambulance service said it transported seven patients between Royal Derby Hospital and Queen's Medical Centre.

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Derby North MP Catherine Atkinson said she was "deeply shocked" by the incident.

Posting on Facebook, she said: "My thoughts are with those injured and I'm grateful to our emergency services."

One person who arrived at the scene shortly after the incident told the Derby Telegraph there were "people on the floor".

"It was such a frightening experience. We came around the corner and there was just people everywhere," they said.

"We didn't realise what had happened and then we slowly realised that it was something bad."

A section of Friar Gate is expected to be closed for some time and people are asked to avoid the area.

Baggy Shanker, the MP for Derby South, said his thoughts were with "everyone who has been affected and with their loved ones".

He added: "Thank you to the emergency services for their response. Derbyshire Police have confirmed a man has been arrested and that they do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public."

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