Multiple pedestrians struck by car in Derby city centre as man arrested

Several pedestrians were hit by cars in Derby city centre.

A man has been arrested after a black Suzuki Swift crashed into several people in the Friar Gate area of ​​the city at around 9.30pm on Saturday.

Police confirmed that several people were injured, some seriously, and were treated at the scene by ambulance crews before being taken to hospital.

A Derbyshire Police spokesman said: “Police officers stopped a vehicle believed to have been involved in the incident shortly after the incident. The driver, aged in his 30s, was arrested and remains in police custody.

“Our investigation is still in its early stages but we would like to hear from anyone who saw a black Suzuki Swift driving in Derby at the time of the incident.”

Friar’s Gate remains closed at the junction of Curzon Street/Cheapside and Ford Street. While the police stated that the road would remain closed for a long time, citizens were called to stay away from the area completely.

A police spokesman added: “Whilst we know this will be concerning, we would like to reassure people that we do not believe there is an ongoing risk to the public.

“No further information is available at this stage, but we will issue an update as soon as we have it.”

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101, quoting incident 1131 of March 28.